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  • Microsoft patches six 'critical' flaws

    Microsoft has released 11 security patches, six of which are "critical" and five of which are "important", according to the software giant.

  • Microsoft Office flaws up 300 percent

    Between 2006 and 2007, there was an almost threefold rise in flaws found in Microsoft software, according to vulnerability-scanning company Qualys.

  • Microsoft releases 'critical' updates for new programs

    Microsoft on Tuesday released fixes for 19 security flaws in several of its products, including the new Internet Explorer 7, Office 2007 and Exchange 2007.

  • Flaw found in Office 2007

    Researchers have discovered a "highly critical" security flaw in newly released Office 2007, despite Microsoft's efforts to deliver its most secure version yet of the productivity software.

  • Zero-day attack hits Word

    A new, yet-to-be-patched security hole in Word is being used in targeted cyberattacks, Microsoft has warned.

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  • Fix major Microsoft Office flaws

    A Chinese academic has revealed a major problem with the way Microsoft's encryption tool handles Word and Excel files. This flaw could allow a cracker with basic cryptography skills to decrypt the files.

  • 'Critical' patch sent out for Office 2003 flaw

    Microsoft issues the first major update for its recently released Office 2003, fixing a bug that could result in lost work.

  • Office users at risk from 'critical' flaw

    Microsoft issues another herd of vulnerability reports, including a "critical" security hole in numerous Office applications that could let a hacker take control of a PC.

  • MiMail worm, Office 2003 flaw strikes again

    For the early adopters who have installed Microsoft Office 2003, there is an important update that you need to be aware of. Also, the MiMail worm is beginning to forge a destructive path. See how to cut it off at the pass.

  • Flaw bugs Office 2000 customers

    A software slipup in Microsoft's latest update to Office 2000 results in the application repeatedly asking some customers to register the program.

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Reviews (3)

  • Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

    Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

  • Office not so suite

    You may not believe this, but Microsoft thinks we're biased...against Microsoft. But if reactions to our office suite review are anything to go by, our readers disagree.

  • Microsoft: We'll open up more source code

    Microsoft's shared source chief Jason Matusow on how the programme will spread beyond platforms and whether Office source code will be released. The question is, does anybody want it?

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