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  • Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks

    Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin.

  • Microsoft fixes Windows 2000 update

    Microsoft, which missed putting out its regular "Patch Tuesday" security package today, has re-released an update pack for Windows 2000 to fix several bugs.

  • Microsoft patch Tuesday brings security twosome

    Microsoft on Tuesday released its January 2008 security bulletin, which includes only two updates: One is designated as "critical" by the software giant and the second one is deemed "important".

  • Microsoft fixes 9 flaws in 6 patches; 4 are critical

    Microsoft today released its October 2007 security bulletin, which includes six updates: four are designated as Critical by the software giant; two are deemed Important, and one previously announced patch was dropped.

  • Microsoft pulls 'critical' Windows update

    This week's "Patch Tuesday" was already going to be quiet, with an update only for Windows. On Friday, Microsoft pulled that update, saying more testing is needed.

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  • Microsoft patch freezes some systems

    A patch for a security flaw that affects Microsoft's Web server software running on Windows 2000 has caused system freezes for some customers, the company said Thursday.

  • Second third-party fix out for Windows bug

    For the second time in as many weeks a group of security professionals has released a third-party fix for a Windows flaw that is actively being used in cyberattacks.

  • Microsoft delays server OS plans

    While the software giant is continuing to work on it's 'Longhorn' version of Windows for the desktop, the server version has been pushed back to 2005/6.

  • Microsoft sets its limits on support

    Microsoft on Tuesday published for the first time how long the company plans to offer customers software product support.

  • Security flaw hits Windows, Mac, Linux

    A bug in widely-used communications software could let attackers gain control of computers and authentication systems.

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Reviews (5)

  • Sneak XPeek: Ten things you MUST know about the new Windows

    Windows XP, the operating system formerly known as Whistler, is designed for people who are afraid of their computers--and for those of us who love and support them. It is, as Bill Gates said, the most important release since Windows 95, and it will change the way many people relate to computers (especially people who haven't bought one yet).

  • Microsoft delays server OS plans

    While the software giant is continuing to work on it's 'Longhorn' version of Windows for the desktop, the server version has been pushed back to 2005/6.

  • Microsoft to limit access to Office 11

    The next version of Microsoft's Office software will run only on the latest releases of the company's operating systems, leaving older OS users in the dark.

  • IE beta plugs document leaks

    Microsoft releases a test version of an add-on to its Internet Explorer Web browser that promises to help businesses protect files from unauthorised editing or copying.

  • Sun strategy: A Java giveaway

    Sun plans to bundle its application server software into Solaris, a move that could shake the industry.

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