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Twelve Microsoft patches to include fixes for OneCare, ForeFront
Patches are being readied to plug security holes in Windows, Office, Visual Studio, Windows Live OneCare, Defender and ForeFront. Per usual, Microsoft will release the mega-fix Tuesday. Article
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New zero-day attack targets Microsoft Excel
Microsoft says maliciously crafted Excel files may permit the execution of arbitrary code. Other Microsoft Office applications may be at risk. Article
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Microsoft disputes Word zero-day report
Symantec is warning of a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word. But Microsoft doesn't believe the flaw is new. Article
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Microsoft investigates new Word zero-day
An unpatched memory-corruption flaw in Microsoft Word is the target of "limited" attacks in the wild, Microsoft confirmed Thursday. Article
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Abobe fixes critical flaws
Adobe Reader 8 fixes flaws attackers could exploit to launch cross-site-scripting (XSS) attacks. The flaws relate to errors in how the program handles .pdf files. Article
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New flaw found in Microsoft Excel
In other news: Suspicious Web traffic increases on Port 6502, McAfee hires a new security chief; and Check Point completes its acquisition of NFR. Article
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Adobe Reader users urged to upgrade
The vendor said Adobe Reader 8 fixes serious flaws attackers could exploit for cross-site scripting and other attacks. It urged users to upgrade as soon as possible. Article
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Adobe Reader flaws spook security experts
Security experts sound the alarm over Adobe Reader flaws that could be exploited for cross-site scripting attacks and other mayhem. Column
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Third zero-day found in Microsoft Word
For the third time in a week, a zero-day flaw has been found in Microsoft Word. Users should be cautious when opening attachments from unknown sources. Article
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Microsoft suffers third zero-day in a week
A second zero-day flaw in Word has been uncovered, Microsoft said Sunday. It's the software giant's third zero-day in a week. Article