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Patch Tuesday info for August 2010

Scott — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:45:27 +0000

It’s that time again, Patch Tuesday and Microsoft has released another round of updates.

The following links provide info on the latest updates and also explain how to install those updates.

If you have never done Windows updates the following link will help you along the way. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

Record 14 Patches to Come on Microsoft Patch Tuesday http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2367466,00.asp

August 2010 Security Bulletin Release http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-aug.mspx

Record Patchday http://techblog.avira.com/2010/08/11/record-patchday/en/

AudioParasitics Episode 92 Episode 92 -Microsoft Special Edition – Dave and Jim discuss the security implications of the August 2010 Advisories from Microsoft. MS10-049, MS10-051, MS10-052, MS10-053, and MS10-055 are highlighted.

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Microsoft Out of Band update for .LNK exploit released today.

Scott — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:12:39 +0000

Microsoft is releasing another “Out of Band” update this afternoon. The update fixes the .LNK security flaw that is currently being exploited in the wild. This is a “must do” update and should be applied ASAP once it released this afternoon at 1PM EST.

The following links provide info on the latest updates and also explain how to install those updates.

If you have never done Windows updates the following link will help you along the way. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

Microsoft Security Response Center Out of Band Release to address Microsoft Security Advisory 2286198

Microsoft Malware Protection Center .LNK info Microsoft Malware Protection Center

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Microsoft Out of Band again.

Scott — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:14:43 +0000

The latest .LNK “Microsoft insecurity” affects all currently supported versions of Windows and is actively being exploited. Monday at 1PM EST Microsoft will release an “out of band” patch to fix the problem. Current unprotected systems can be infected by simply viewing a .LNK file. More information can be found at the links below. This is a high priority update, make sure you do the update when its released tomorrow afternoon.

Microsoft Preps Monday Patch for Critical Windows Shortcut Exploit

Stuxnet, malicious .LNKs, …and then there was Sality

Patch Tuesday info for July 2010

Scott — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:51:56 +0000

It’s that time again, Patch Tuesday and Microsoft has released another round of updates. This update cycle also ends support for Windows XP SP2 so now would be a good time to update to SP3 or think about buying new PCs with Windows 7.

Last Patch Tuesday for Windows 2000 and Windows XP SP2

McAfee AudioParasitics Episodes: Episode 90 – Microsoft and Oracle Special Edition – Dave and Jim discuss the end of Windows XP SP2 Support along with the security implications of the July 2010 Advisories from Microsoft and Oracle. MS10-042, MS10-043 and Oracle CPUJUL2010 are highlighted.

Security risks for those who stay with Windows XP SP2 http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2010/07/12/security-risks-stay-windows-xp-sp2/

The following links provide info on the latest updates and also explain how to install those updates.

If you have never done Windows updates the following link will help you along the way. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

July 2010 Security Bulletin Release http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jul.mspx

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Java and Adobe Flash, oh my!

Scott — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:56:49 +0000

With all the talk about Java and Adobe Flash allowing malware into our systems, I figured it might be time to comment. Let’s start by framing out the discussion to get a better understanding of what’s actually going on with this crazy Internet of ours. The Internet is just like the world around you and it’s filled with people with good and bad intentions. Some programs are written to defend you against the bad guys. Some programs are written by the bad guys themselves and meant to cause damage or steal your data. The current latest, greatest, most popular applications are used by both the good and the bad guys. Whenever an application becomes very popular and the masses flock to it, malicious hackers tend to focus on that application and look for vulnerabilities. Windows is attacked more often than the Mac or Linux mostly because of the shear number of computers running Windows. Unless a Mac or Linux computer is a very high value target, hackers are typically not interested in hacking the computer. Most new web-based attacks are “drive by” attacks aimed at un-patched Windows computers that are missing the latest Windows and third party updates. Some new attacks have the potential to infect or compromise multiple operating systems through common third party applications like Java, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader . So, is there a way to defend against attacks on your Computers? There is currently no perfect solution that will defend against all attacks while you are still connected to the Internet. Can you help prevent an attack against your computer? Yes, you can do regular updates on your computer and use a current Anti-Malware application. You need to do your operating system updates and you need to make sure you have all your third party applications up to date. The following links will help update your computer and defend against the onslaught of creative hackers and sometimes inept programmers that make up our beloved Internet.

Check your version of Java http://java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

Check your version of Adobe Flash http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/

Check your Browser Plugins http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/

Update Checker http://www.h-online.com/security/services/Scan-Now-885585.html

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Patch Tuesday info for June 2010

Scott — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:13:56 +0000

It’s that time again, Patch Tuesday and Microsoft has released another round of updates.

The following links provide info on the latest updates and also explain how to install those updates.

If you have never done Windows updates the following link will help you along the way. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

June 2010 Security Bulletin Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2010/06/08/june-2010-security-bulletin-release.aspx

Microsoft Preps 34 Security Fixes for Patch Tuesday http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Microsoft-Preps-34-Security-Fixes-for-Patch-Tuesday-577254/

MS lines up 10 bulletins for bumper Patch Tuesday http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/06/04/ms_june_patch_tuesday_preview/

Microsoft Patch Tuesday for June 2010: 10 bulletins http://bit.ly/cNvwk1

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Patch Tuesday info for April 2010

Scott — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:21:46 +0000

It’s that time again, Patch Tuesday and Microsoft has released another round of updates.

The following links provide info on the latest updates and also explain how to install those updates.

If you have never done Windows updates the following link will help you along the way. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for April 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-apr.mspx

Big Patch Tuesday On Way http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2010/04/big_patch_tuesd.html

Adobe Tuesday quarterly update heralds a few surprises from Adobe http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/8669/adobe-tuesday-quarterly-update-heralds-a-few-surprises-from-adobe/

Microsoft April 2010 Patch Tuesday http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8626

Security update available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8629

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Out of Band Security Update for Internet Explorer

Scott — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:11:59 +0000

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-018 – Critical

Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (980182)

This security update resolves nine privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The most severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer.

The following links provide info on the latest round of updates and also explain how to install those updates.

If you have never done Windows updates the following link will help you along the way. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

Microsoft Releases Emergency Internet Explorer Patch http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=224200804

Emergency IE Patch Fixes Zero-Day Flaw http://www.pcworld.com/article/192887/emergency_ie_patch_fixes_zeroday_flaw.html

Security Bulletin MS10-018 Released http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2010/03/30/security-bulletin-ms10-018-released.aspx

Microsoft Announces an Out-of-Band IE-Patch

Scott — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:02:06 +0000

Microsoft plans to release an “out of band” IE patch today to address the Aurora vulnerability.

Microsoft announces Out-of-Band IE-Patch

http://techblog.avira.com/2010/01/21/microsoft-announces-out-of-band-ie-patch/en/

Old MacDonald Bought the Farm IE IE 0-day

http://www.eset.com/threat-center/blog/2010/01/20/old-macdonald-bought-the-farm-ie-ie-0-day

Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for January 2010

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jan.mspx

Microsoft will patch Internet Explorer today

http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/microsoft-will-patch-internet-explorer.html

Operation Aurora: Microsoft knew about Internet Explorer flaw for four months

http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2010/01/22/operation-aurora-microsoft-knew-internet-explorer-flaw-months/

Make sure you you check your Windows updates later on this afternoon by using Internet Explorer to access the following link http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ or by going to Start-All Programs-Windows Update

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It’s Patch Tuesday Update Time Again

Scott — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:43:49 +0000

Its that time again, another Patch Tuesday and both Microsoft and Adobe have released new updates.

Its very very important to always keep ALL your software updated to the most recent security patch levels.

The following link is for users new to the Windows update process. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-jan.mspx

Micosoft Security Bulletin: January 2010 from the Internet Storm Center

http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7954

Microsoft Tuesday Coverage for January 2010

http://vrt-sourcefire.blogspot.com/2010/01/microsoft-tuesday-coverage-for-january.html

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