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Inside MSRC: ActiveX control change goes permanent
Microsoft's Christopher Budd outlines the finer points behind this month's security bulletins, plus offers advice on when to open Word files and guidance for Exchange administrators. Column | 13 Jun 2006
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Microsoft to release 12 June security fixes
June's "Patch Tuesday" security bulletins will feature nine Windows fixes, including a cumulative update for Internet Explorer, plus a pair of patches for Office and one for Exchange. Article | 08 Jun 2006
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Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition vulnerable to flaw
The vendor is investigating reports of a "high-severity" flaw in its AntiVirus Corporate Edition product. Attackers could exploit it to launch malicious code. Article | 26 May 2006
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Microsoft offers workaround for Word flaw
Customers can use Word in safe mode to guard against an exploit targeting a previously unknown flaw in the program. Article | 24 May 2006
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Zero-day threat targets Microsoft Word
Update: Symantec says a targeted exploit uses Microsoft Word to open a backdoor in users' systems. It recommends blocking .doc files at the network perimeter. Microsoft is working on a fix. Article | 19 May 2006
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Exchange, Windows focus of latest Microsoft fixes
The software giant releases its May security bulletins and two of the three are rated critical. Issues with Exchange and Flash Player are addressed, but none fixes the latest IE flaws. Article | 09 May 2006
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Inside MSRC: Wisdom on Exchange security
Microsoft's trio of May security bulletins includes a critical update for Exchange. The Microsoft Security Response Center's Christopher Budd explains why that particular bulletin may be more complex than it appears. Column | 09 May 2006
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Adobe fixes critical Macromedia flaws
Flash, Shockwave and other multimedia products could leave systems vulnerable to attack via a malicious Shockwave Flash object file. The vendor recommends users update immediately. Article | 15 Mar 2006
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Security Wire Weekly: Macromedia security holes, an unwanted Christmas greeting and Bank of America
Our final broadcast of 2005 has the scoop on new security holes plaguing Macromedia users, Christmas greetings you don't want to receive and why Bank of America customers might find themselves short on cash. Listen on your PC, MP3 or download to your... News | 08 Mar 2006
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Flaws affect F-Secure AV products
The security vendor has addressed a number of vulnerabilities in its Windows and Linux antivirus product that could be exploited by attackers to escape detection, cause a denial of service or launch malicious code. Article | 19 Jan 2006