Concerned about
security? So are we. Below are
the 5 most recent security notices released
from the Watch Guard web
site.
Three more reasons to worry about rootkits
In short: now rootkits can hide in chips; they can hide in routers; and current software is not good at finding them. (Have a nice day.)
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Microsoft's May patches make Word and Publisher documents safe again
Microsoft has released four security bulletins today, fixing vulnerabilities in Windows and Office (including their JET database engine), along with their various anti-malware products. Microsoft rates three of these as Critical.
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Microsoft May patches will fix critical Office flaws; deliver JET fix at last
Yesterday, Microsoft provided early warning about which vulnerabilities they intend to fix on Tuesday 13 May, the next iteration of their regular patch cycle. Compared to some months, May is looking light as spring itself.
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Adobe updates 'mysterious' Reader advisory from February
Late yesterday, Adobe released what at first seemed to be a new security advisory describing critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 8.1.1 (and earlier versions) for all platforms. So why don't I sound more worried?
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Hit-and-run database attack brings new meaning to "drive-by download"
Check out this photograph of a network security attack that's so crazy, it just might work. (If it does, it'll be one of few hacks committed while traveling a mile a minute.)
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