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Google Desktop exploit code circulates
Also in Security Bytes: A data security breach law could be strengthened and Mac OS X users face Samba flaws. Article | 01 Jun 2007
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Apple patches multiple Mac OS X flaws
Attackers could exploit several holes in Mac OS X to run malicious code on targeted machines, trigger denials of service or escalate privileges. Apple has released patches. Article | 25 May 2007
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Microsoft investigates new Office zero-day flaw
Attackers could exploit a newly-discovered zero-day flaw in Office 2000 to run malicious code on targeted machines, Symantec warned. Microsoft is investigating the issue. Article | 23 May 2007
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Microsoft fixes Office 2007 patch issues, releases MOICE
The Microsoft Security Response Center acknowledged that some of the company's May 8 security updates didn't make it to machines running Office 2007 on Windows Vista. Article | 22 May 2007
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Scrapping Patch Tuesday a bad idea, say bloggers
This week in Security Blog Log, IT pros scoff at the notion that Patch Tuesday should be scrapped in favor of a quicker, more frequent security update process. Column | 18 May 2007
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Symantec plugs dangerous flaw in Norton security software
Attackers could exploit a flawed ActiveX control in Symantec Norton Internet Security and Norton Personal Firewall to run malware on targeted machines. Article | 17 May 2007
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Security Wire Weekly -- May 9, 2007
Mark Allen, a patch analyst with Shavlik Technologies, discusses Microsoft's recent updates, including the zero-day DNS patch and the Exchange and Internet Explorer updates. Plus, a summary of this week's IT security news. News | 17 May 2007
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Microsoft plans changes to Patch Tuesday
Microsoft will provide additional detail on specific patches in its Microsoft Advance Notification Service and will change the layout of its security bulletins to reflect priority. Article | 16 May 2007
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McAfee addresses flaws in multiple products
In other Bug Briefs, Apple fixes Darwin server flaws; Cisco secures IOS; Symantec patches Norton; CA plugs flaws in its security products; and Microsoft plugs 19 flaws. Article | 14 May 2007
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Admins run into trouble with Microsoft updates
A DNS service failure and an ongoing WSUS glitch are among this month's frustrations as IT administrators try to deploy the latest security patches from Microsoft. Article | 14 May 2007
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