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Microsoft to release seven advisories on Tuesday
The first Microsoft Patch Tuesday of 2013 includes 7 advisories (MS13-001 – MS13-007), two of which are listed as critical because they can be executed remotely. One of …
The last Patch Tuesday of 2012
Today is the last Patch Tuesday of 2012. Its seven bulletins bring the total count for the year to 83, significantly down from last year’s 100 bulletins and even more …
Microsoft to release five critical bulletins
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2012 contains seven bulletins; five critical and two important. Bulletin 1 adversely affects Internet Explorer 9 …
Panorama9 unveils patch management for Mac
Managing mixed OS environments is an especially pressing concern for technology startups, which have been on the leading edge of adopting more relaxed BYOD policies. IT …
eBay patches two critical security flaws on US website
Two critical vulnerabilities in eBay’s US website (ebay.com) have been closed by the company, preventing attackers from accessing and modifying one of its databases as …
Microsoft releases six updates, four critical
It is the second week of November – time for our monthly software updates from Microsoft and increasingly from other vendors. Microsoft is publishing six updates this …
One in four users at risk due to outdated browsers
Nearly a quarter of users don’t use the latest browser versions, and those using Mozilla Firefox are the slowest when it comes to updating, which leaves them open to all …
Apple increases security with iOS 6.0.1
Apple released iOS 6.0.1 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, which can be downloaded and installed using iTunes. Kernel An information disclosure issue existed in the handling of …
F-Secure keeps your apps, plugins and OS up-to-date
F-Secure has introduced Software Updater which offers patch management as a business security feature. Over 80% of the top 10 malware detected by F-Secure Labs are targeted …
Researchers deliver fix for Java 0-day to Oracle
Polish firm Security Explorations and its CEO Adam Gowdiak continue to be the a thorn in Oracle’s side by repeatedly questioning the giant’s decision not to issue …
Newest Apple Java update kills the Java browser plug-in
Determined not to fall behind on its Java updates, Apple has issued the latest one on Tuesday, the very same day that Oracle pushed out its own. But the big news isn’t …
Oracle patches 109 vulnerabilities
Oracle’s Critical Patch Update for October 2012 patches 109 vulnerabilities across hundreds of Oracle products. There are several patches that require immediate …
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