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Researchers warily watch for Microsoft GDI exploits
Symantec, US-CERT and other security organizations are tracking attempts to exploit the GDI flaw Microsoft addressed last week in its MS08-021 patch bulletin. Article | 16 Apr 2008
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Oracle fixes 41 flaws in April CPU
Attackers could exploit several Oracle flaws to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of targeted systems, Symantec said hours after Oracle's April 2008 CPU was released. Article | 16 Apr 2008
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Oracle preps CPU for 41 flaws
Oracle said Thursday that it is prepping a Critical Patch Bulletin (CPU) to address 41 security holes across its product line. News | 11 Apr 2008
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Misconfiguration issues could have contributed to Hannaford breach
Hannaford takes heat from officials who believe the supermarket chain was slow in disclosing its breach. Meanwhile, one of Hannaford's security vendors gets defensive. Article | 19 Mar 2008
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Misconfigured networks create huge security risks
Security experts say IT pros should be more concerned about the risks created by misconfigured networks than all the flaws and exploit code they read about. Article | 05 Mar 2008
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Researchers trying to exploit latest Microsoft flaws
Researchers set their sights on flaws Microsoft addressed Tuesday in security bulletins MS08-006 and MS08-007. Risks of the first one in particular are underrated, they say. Article | 14 Feb 2008
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Microsoft to release critical updates for Windows Vista, IE, Office
Microsoft on Thursday said it expects to release seven critical updates next week addressing flaws in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and Office. Article | 07 Feb 2008
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Oracle patches serious holes with latest CPU
Vulnerabilities in Oracle Application Server can be exploited remotely to hijack a system, according to Oracle's latest Critical Patch Update. Article | 16 Jan 2008
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Microsoft fixes WSUS, releases Windows security updates
Microsoft's November 2007 security update addresses flaws in Windows 2000, XP and Windows Server 2003, including one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities experts have seen in some time. Article | 13 Nov 2007
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Inside MSRC: Microsoft tells details about latest security advisories
Microsoft's Christopher Budd examines the public disclosure of a vulnerability in a driver provided by Macrovision and an issue installing updates on Microsoft Windows systems. Column | 13 Nov 2007
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