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

Don’t be an update slacker…do your updates and have a nice day

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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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Have a blessed day, be safe

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/

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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

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

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

Security Bulletin Summary for March 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-mar.mspx?pubDate=2010-03-04

Microsoft Patch Tuesday for March 2010: two bulletins http://bit.ly/cNzRe7

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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

Security Bulletin Summary for February 2010  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-feb.mspx

February 2010 Black Tuesday Overview from the Internet Storm Center http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8197

Microsoft Tuesday Coverage for February  http://vrt-sourcefire.blogspot.com/2010/02/microsoft-tuesday-coverage-for-february.html

Microsoft Patch Tuesday Special Edition MP3 Podcast http://podcasts.mcafee.com/audioparasitics/AudioParasitics-Episode81-02-2010.mp3

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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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Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader 9.2 and Acrobat 9.2 for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX, and Adobe Reader 8.1.7 and Acrobat 8.1.7 for Windows and Macintosh. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Solution from Adobe.

Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader 9.2 and Acrobat 9.2 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX update to Adobe Reader 9.3 and Acrobat 9.3. Adobe recommends users of Acrobat 8.1.7 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh update to Acrobat 8.2. For Adobe Reader users on Windows and Macintosh who cannot update to Adobe Reader 9.3, Adobe has provided the Adobe Reader 8.2 update. Updates apply to all platforms: Windows, Macintosh and UNIX.

Solution

Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader users on Windows, Macintosh and UNIX can find the appropriate update here:
http://get.adobe.com/reader.

Acrobat
Acrobat Standard and Pro users on Windows can find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows.

Acrobat Pro Extended users on Windows can find the appropriate update here: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=158&platform=Windows.

Acrobat 3D users on Windows can find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=112&platform=Windows.

Acrobat Pro users on Macintosh can find the appropriate update here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Macintosh.

Note: Support has ended for Adobe Reader 8.x on the UNIX platform, and Adobe Reader 7.x and Acrobat 7.x on Windows, Macintosh and UNIX platforms.

Critical patches for Adobe Reader and Acrobat

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Experienced users can simply use Internet Explorer and go to the  Windows Update page at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and download the latest batch of security updates from Microsoft.

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

Microsoft Tuesday Coverage for November 2009 from VRT

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Microsoft November Black Tuesday Overview

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