Beware: Fake Microsoft patch malware
“We received some questions from customers about an e-mail that’s circulating that claims to be a security e-mail from Microsoft.
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15.10.2008 MS: Another Patch for cursor patch
Stop 0x0000007F error when you try to print from computers that are running Windows XP or Windows 2000 and that have GDI security update 925902 installed
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20.4.2007 Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible
In a rare discussion on the severity of the Windows malware scourge, a Microsoft security official said businesses should consider investing in an automated process to wipe hard drives and reinstall operating systems as a practical way to recover from malware infestation.
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4.4.2006 New defense again Malware in Windows Vista
Mike Howard talks about a new piece of technology coming with Windows Vista designed to help fight malware attacks. Called Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
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27.5.2006 Windows Vista and protection from malware
On November 30, Sophos issued its monthly report on the top ten threats reported to them in November of 2006.
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20.12.2006 Half of pirated Vista is malware
Alleged "cracked" versions of Vista appearing on peer-to-peer networks often turn out to be Trojan horses. About half of the downloads claiming to be free versions of Microsoft's Vista operating system are actually malicious Trojan horse software, security vendor DriveSentry warned Thursday.
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26.1.2007 Microsoft apologises for serving malware
Microsoft has apologised for serving malware via its websites and Windows Live Messenger software.
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22.2.2007 Google: 1 in 10 webpages contain malware
One in 10 web pages scrutinised by search giant Google contained malicious code that could infect a user's PC.
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12.5.2007 Malware Is the No. 1 Killer of Windows Explorer
Windows crashes and blue screen have become without a doubt the stuff of popular culture, with Microsoft's operating system being derided, criticized and mocked for its luxuriant variety of issues, independent
of the actual version of the platform.
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21.5.2008 Legitimate Screensavers Used in Malware Attacks
Malware writers turn to all kinds of techniques in order to trick people, infect their computers and reach their goal, no matter if we're talking about stealing some
data or just luring them on malicious websites.
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29.5.2008 Malware Distribution Across Operating Systems
Depending on your background, you may find different sections of the newly published Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) to be of more interest.
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22.4.2009 Russinovich: Malware will thrive, even with Vista’s UAC
Despite all the anti-malware roadblocks built into Windows Vista, a senior Microsoft official is lowering the security expectations, warning that viruses, password-stealing Trojans and rootkits will continue to thrive as malware authors adapt to the new operating system.
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24.4.2007 Microsoft Previews New Malware Protection Center
Microsoft may be a desktop software powerhouse, but when it comes to security tools it is still bulking up.
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27.4.2007 Malware breaks Win 7 UAC defenses
A recently conducted test by malware researchers reveals that eight out of ten malware samples used in the test, successfully bypassed Windows 7’s default UAC (user access control) settings.
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7.11.2009 Vista SP1 and XP SP3 Vulnerability Hit by Malware
Microsoft issued a warning related to the detection of new examples of malicious code in attacks attempting to exploit a vulnerability affecting various Windows client and server releases.
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6.11.2008 Michael Jacksons death themed malware campaigns spreading
The sudden death of Michael Jackson quickly opened a window of opportunity for cybercriminals to capitalize on.
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26.6.2009 Windows 7, XP SP3 and Vista SP1 Vulnerability Exploit Included in Malware Kit
The exploit for a vulnerability affecting the Server Service on all supported versions of Windows has been included in a commercial malware kit, available for sale.
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17.11.2008 Microsoft patch can cause IE trouble
Microsoft's security update from Aug. 8 to Internet Explorer is causing browser trouble for some systems.
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16.8.2006 Unlimited ReArm Patch
Automatic patch for Vista RTM. Current 3 people have reported that this has worked for them.
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26.11.2006 BitTorrent Acceleration Patch 4.7.3
BitTorrent Acceleration Patch description - An innovative plug-in for BitTorrent that boosts your download speed
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13.4.2008 Windows 7 Plus Patch V6
Windows 7 All versions PlusPatch V6 By Orbit30 [keznews forum]
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6.1.2009 Battlefield 2 Patch 1.03 Released
After much delay, the 1.03 patch for Battlefield 2 has finally been released. Include is Wake Island 2007 map, new server browser features, a nickname prefix feature, a BFHQ compare function, improved mod support, HUD & map enhancements, a dozen gameplay tweaks, a large number of bug fixes, and more.
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Windows Home Server patch is out
Hewlett Packard now has its hands on the Windows Home Server (WHS) update for which it decided to delay its MediaSmart Home Server.
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20.9.2007 IE Patch Beats Coal In Your Stocking
If not for a terrible virus infection, I would have blogged about the Internet Explorer Zero Day exploit days ago.
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19.12.2008 Microsoft Patch Tuesday heads-up
Microsoft plans to ship four security bulletins next Tuesday with patches for a range of serious security vulnerabilities affecting millions of Windows users.
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5.2.2009 Microsoft: Patch now or face attacks
Microsoft today shipped four bulletins with patches for at least 8 documented security vulnerabilities affecting Windows users and warned that “consistent exploit code could be easily crafted” to launch attacks via the Internet Explorer browser.
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10.2.2009 6 patches for July patch Tuesday
Microsoft on Tuesday will issue six security bulletins for patch Tuesday reports PC Magazine.
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11.7.2009 Patch Tuesday for September 2009
Microsoft's Security Bulletin for September contains five critical bulletins for release on Tuesday to block Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems.
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5.9.2009 Patch Up Your System's Security Holes with xpy
Don't Tweak Out
It's not just another tweaking program that'll spice up your system, xpy is the latest little ditty that'll close some of those security holes that Windows XP seems to leave. Another needle in the haystack has been found with xpy 0.9.2. I've been using a lot of separate system modifiers recently and I've finally gotten my hands on xpy, a program that's still in active development.
xpy is not your typical tweaking program, it chooses to focus on your system's natural deficiencies and works to correct the gaping security problems you might face. Let's see what all the hype's about.
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28.11.2005 Microsoft Fixes Patch Day Glitch
Following reports by some customers of problems when implementing Redmond's latest set of patches, Microsoft has shipped an update to its Software Update Services 1.0 patch system. Once the new script is applied, the patches will no longer show up as "unapproved."
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23.12.2005Critical Windows Patch
Expected
Malware removal tool update is
among scheduled December
fixes...
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09.12.2005Patch to a patch of a Microsoft patch needs patching
In the latest incident of a now-chronic problem that has been bugging Microsoft all year, a recent security patch now causes IE6 to crash in Windows
XP...again...
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19.12.2007Kneecapped malware host tries to rise again
InterCage (a.k.a., Atrivo), the network provider notoriously fingered as a major purveyor of malware, found its way back online after a days-long
shutdown cheered by anti-malware and anti-spam activists...
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25.09.2008Microsoft Fixes Another August
Patch
Microsoft released a new
version of its patch intended
to fix a problem in Windows
Server service, saying the
original patch could cause
programs to fail if they
request more than one gigabyte
of contiguous memory...
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19.08.2006Patch Tuesday: And Then There Were Four
Microsoft dropped one patch from its Patch Tuesday lineup, instead only releasing four patches, one of which was critical...
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12.09.2007Six Fixes on Tap for Patch Tuesday
Microsoft is taking the
guesswork out of Patch Tuesday
by detailing the type and
severity of patches in its new
Advance Notification
bulletins. The first of these
is being used for July's
Patch Tuesday...
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06.07.2007Microsoft working on quick-fix capability for IT patch tools
Under the dark cloud of recent zero-day attacks, Microsoft is quickly working to update its enterprise patching tools to incorporate short-term, quick
fix technologies to thwart malware that is already actively exploiting vulnerabilities.
Microsoft's goal is to add its Fix-it
technology, introduced in January, into its overall patch management toolbox, which is anchored by Patch Tuesday. The idea is to streamline blockers
for zero-day attacks into current patching best practices.
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17.07.2009Microsoft Finalizes Malware Portal
Microsoft on Tuesday took the
wraps off what it calls
version 1 of its new Malware
Protection Center Portal. The
site offers a malware
encyclopedia for investigating
threats, downloads of
Microsoft's latest antivirus
and anti-spyware signatures,
listings of the top threats
and other tools...
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10.07.2007Microsoft Fixes Patch Snafus
Microsoft on Monday resolved a
few problems surrounding last
week's Excel-laden Patch
Tuesday, most notably fixing a
problem that prevented a patch
from installing properly on
Windows Server 2003 SP1. The
company is encouraging
administrators to re-run
update checks...
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19.07.2006Microsoft to Patch Critical
Office Flaw
This month's Patch Tuesday
will be a light one in
comparison with those before
it, with only three updates
due next week. However,
Microsoft's patch for Office
shouldn't be taken lightly;
its rating will be
"Critical," the
company said Thursday...
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08.09.2006Microsoft Fixes Zero-Day Word Flaws
Microsoft on Tuesday released
a bevy of patches, including
three critical patches for the
Microsoft Windows operating
system, two for Office, and a
critical patch for its
antivirus and anti-malware
software products...
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14.02.2007Third Party Offers Patch for
IE Hole
While Microsoft debates
whether to release a critical
update for Internet Explorer
before the next Patch Tuesday
on April 11, security firm
eEye Digital Security has
released its own patch. The
flaw, discovered last week,
puts IE users at risk of code
execution simply by visiting a
malicious Web site...
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28.03.2006Microsoft Patch Problems
Some Windows 2000 users could
be unprotected even with
recent patch.
Windows users continue to experience problems with Microsoft's latest round of security patches. This time a problem with a critical patch relating to Microsoft's DirectShow streaming media software is leaving some Windows 2000 users unprotected, even after they've installed a patch...
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22.10.2005Security companies forge an anti-malware standards organization
Security computer companies recently met in Spain to officially create the Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO), with the objective of
formulating new guidelines for the proper review of anti-malware software...
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05.02.2008No Microsoft Patches This
Month After All
Quality issue with patch
prompts 'Patch Tuesday'
cancellation...
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10.09.2005Microsoft Rushes Patch for VML
Exploit
A group of software engineers
with ZERT has issued what it
characterizes as an interim
patch for the VML exploit,
possibly closing the door to a
new series of Trojans. In so
doing, a new group resurrects
some old questions about
whether third parties should
be trusted to patch Microsoft
products...
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23.09.2006Microsoft to Patch its
Security Patch
In response to problems
experienced by some customers
after installing the MS06-015
security update last week,
Microsoft is planning to issue
a new patch that includes a
workaround for the
compatibility issues. Only
users who have not installed
MS06-015 and those having
trouble will receive the fix...
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21.04.2006Only One Patch Due in
Microsoft's Monthly Security
Fix
Expect a patch of a Windows
flaw deemed critical...
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09.09.2005One critical patch for Vista en route
Maybe they are busy prepping for CES, but Microsoft only plans to issue two patches for the first Patch Tuesday of the new year...
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05.01.2008StopBadware Calls Malware Trends 'Worrisome'
Malware on mainstream Web sites are becoming an increasingly larger problem as hackers are finding ways to infiltrate them, and place code that
infects whomever visits the site...
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