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Microsoft reissues Excel security update

January 18, 2007 Microsoft reissues its Excel security update, designed to resolve a bug in the software that prevents users from opening files created in certain foreign languages. TAGS: security update, Microsoft Excel, spokesman, security, Microsoft Corp.

Opera releases security update

October 19, 2006 Open-source browser maker addresses vulnerabilities that could lead to a buffer overflow. TAGS: Opera Software, security update, buffer-overflow, open source, security, Web browser

Microsoft takes a 'Patch Tuesday' break

March 8, 2007 Company won't release any security bulletins on its monthly patch day, though there are several zero-day flaws yet to be fixed. TAGS: security update, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox 2 and 1.5 security updates released

March 21, 2007 Mozilla will support Firefox 1.5 only until April 24; users are encouraged to update to 2.0. TAGS: Firefox 2.0, Firefox 1.5, Mozilla Corp., security update, Firefox, vulnerability, security

Microsoft pulls Mac security update

December 13, 2006 Company encourages consumers to uninstall the patch, which is still being tested. TAGS: security update, blog, security, error, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, uninstall, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh

Firefox gets a fresh security update

May 3, 2006 Open-source browser gets tweaked just weeks after Mozilla released a large fix to address several vulnerabilities. TAGS: security update, flaw, Mozilla Corp., attacker, Firefox, vulnerability, security, Web browser, open source

Trillian critical security update released

June 19, 2007 "Highly critical" flaw patched in Cerulean Studios' multi-protocol chat software, which supports several popular IM services. TAGS: Cerulean Studios, Trillian, iDefense, security update, vulnerability, MSN, security, IM

Attack code comes on heels of Microsoft patches

June 15, 2006 Just a day after patches for vulnerabilities are released, code designed to exploit those weaknesses appears on Net. TAGS: patch management, iDefense, flaw, security update, code, remote access, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Corp.

Debian drops ball on security updates

June 8, 2005 The newly launched Linux distribution has a glitch--some versions were released with default security updates turned off. TAGS: Debian, security update, Netscape Communications Corp., security, DVD, Linux, CD

Mozilla issues security updates

December 20, 2006 "Critical" updates cover flaws in Firefox, Thunderbird and SeaMonkey that could allow for cross-site scripting and remote execution of code. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., security update, Mozilla Thunderbird, flaw, XSS, Firefox, security

Apple OS X security fix busts 64-bit support

August 18, 2005 Most recent fixes patch flaws in the operating system, but they also break support for some applications. TAGS: Wolfram Research, security update, Apple OS, 64-bit, Apple Computer, security, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, operating system, e-mail

Apple plugs 25 Mac OS X flaws

April 19, 2007 Fourth security update this year addresses vulnerabilities that could let attackers hit Macs. TAGS: security update, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, flaw, vulnerability, Apple MacBook, bug, security, conference, operating system

'Critical' Microsoft fix breaks some Net connections

June 21, 2006 Software maker is revising a security update because it can block certain dial-up networking connections. TAGS: security update, flaw, security, connection, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Tribble on Apple's security troubles

March 15, 2006 When it comes to patches, Mac OS veteran Bud Tribble says the company doesn't believe in schedules or severity rankings. TAGS: security update, schedule, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, security alert, security, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, fix, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

IE patch carries security bug

August 23, 2006 Microsoft's most recent security update introduces a serious security flaw on some Windows systems. TAGS: Stephen Toulouse, security update, security bug, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, vulnerability, HTTP, Microsoft Corp., fix, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Bumper crop of Microsoft patches on the way

June 8, 2006 Expect a busy "Patch Tuesday" next week, with a dozen security bulletins covering flaws in Windows, Office and Exchange. TAGS: security update, patch management, flaw, fix, security, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

IE 7 comes a-knocking--eventually

November 13, 2006 Microsoft is tagging Internet Explorer 7 as a "high priority" update, but the company is taking longer to distribute it than some expected. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Automatic Update, security update, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, service pack, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Fake Microsoft security updates circulate

April 8, 2005 E-mail campaign designed to lure people to a bogus Microsoft Web site is making rounds as part of attempt to install Trojan horse. TAGS: Graham Cluley, Sophos Plc., round, security update, patch management, attacker, trojan horse, Microsoft Corp., security, e-mail, link, virus, Microsoft Windows

Apple corrects patch trouble

March 14, 2006 Second Mac OS X security update in two weeks corrects problems introduced by earlier patch and fixes newly discovered flaws. TAGS: Apple Computer, security update, patch, attacker, flaw, Apple Mac OS X, PHP, security, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, Web browser
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