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Adobe mega patch update

In Applications - By Angela Moscaritolo, 10 February 2011 12:32 PM

Adobe on Tuesday released its quarterly security update, fixing dozens of vulnerabilities, including 29 flaws in its popular PDF viewing software Reader and Acrobat and 13 in ...

Microsoft advises admins on June patch problem

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 17 June 2008 9:55 AM

Microsoft is working on a fix for a vulnerability in patching software that is preventing the deployment of the June security updates.

Microsoft to patch seven vulnerabilities -- three critical

In Applications - By Jim Carr, 10 June 2008 10:06 AM

Microsoft said on Thursday it plans to release seven patches -- three of them rated "critical" -- in the June Patch Tuesday round of bug fixes this week.

Microsoft releases 11 patches for 17 vulnerabilities: six critical

In Applications - By Jim Carr, 13 February 2008 11:39 AM

Microsoft on Tuesday released 11 patches fixing 17 vulnerabilities - six of them "critical" - but failed to patch an exploited flaw in Microsoft Excel revealed last month.

Apple unleashes Leopard and Tiger updates

In Applications - By Shaun Nichols, 13 February 2008 10:30 AM

Apple has released its second update for Mac OS X Leopard, providing stability and performance updates and fixes for eight security flaws..

Antispyware added to BitDefender Online scanner

In Web/client - 12 February 2008 11:43 AM

BitDefender has boosted the functionality of its free Online Scanner adding antispyware technologies, the security vendor announced today.

Mozilla plugs 10 Firefox vulnerabilities

In Applications - By Frank Washkuch, 11 February 2008 9:59 AM

Mozilla released Firefox version 2.0.0.12 on Thursday, fixing 10 vulnerabilities -- three critical -- in the alternative web browser.

Attackers targeting pirated versions of Windows

In Applications - 1 February 2008 12:41 PM

Malware that exploits un-patched pirated versions of Microsoft Windows have topped Bitdefender's January top ten security threats list.

Mozilla announces fix for Firefox protocol handler flaw

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 31 January 2008 10:33 AM

Mozilla today pushed out a fix for a Firefox vulnerability that could be exploited to steal cookies and session history.

Cisco, Sun patch flaws, including 370 bugs in JavaSE

In Applications - By Jim Carr, 29 January 2008 10:43 AM

Cisco and Sun Microsystems have released patches - the latter's covering more than 370 bugs in its JavaSE Runtime Environment software - fixing a wide range of vulnerabilities.

Apple releases hefty package of OS X fixes

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 19 December 2007 10:03 AM

Apple has issued patches to correct at least 40 vulnerabilities in its Mac operating system that could permit an attacker to install malicious software on a victim's machine

Microsoft delivers seven patches; five impact Vista

In Applications - By Jim Carr, 12 December 2007 10:04 AM

After a light November round, December's Patch Tuesday fixes from Microsoft is likely to have security administrators on their toes.

Christmas time threats, what's out there?

In Web/client - By Negar Salek, 10 December 2007 3:53 PM

Cyber-criminals are busy at work this festive season and security experts are urging users to install patches, update anti-virus protection and remain vigilant if working from ...

Seven fixes for Microsoft's Patch Tuesday

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 10 December 2007 12:31 PM

Microsoft announced today it plans to release seven patches – three repairing "critical" vulnerabilities – as part of its monthly security update on Tuesday.