Microsoft plans to issue patches for "critical" Windows and Office security problems as part of a regular update scheduled for Tuesday.
For the third straight month, it's a busy "Patch Tuesday" for the software giant.
Microsoft has issued a third version of a troubled Internet Explorer patch, aiming to fix a bug in an earlier update that could be exploited to hijack Windows PCs.
Hackers are actively exploiting two serious security vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft warned on Tuesday as it released "critical" alerts about the flaws.
Microsoft on Tuesday began testing Microsoft Update, which it says will keep Windows, Office and other Microsoft programs current with the latest versions.
Microsoft is going to let everyone -- even people with an illegal pirate copy of Windows XP -- download IE7 because the software giant really cares about the safety and security of all Internet users. (But don't mention Firefox ...)
Microsoft launched its Windows Live OneCare antivirus package in the US earlier this year and instantly grabbed 15 percent of the market; although this may be good in terms of short term revenue, it could completely wreck everything the software giant has invested in improving its reputation for security.
Security researchers say they're starting to find flaws in Microsoft's latest major update for Windows XP.
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The software giant has released its January batch of patches but has failed to fix an Internet Explorer 'phishing' vulnerability.
Microsoft has been forced to upgrade its latest security advisory after a problem it originally classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability was found to be much more serious by security researchers.
Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.
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Most of us "set and forget" our anti-virus software. But to be safe, you should regularly check that the automatic update feature has not been disabled by a virus.
Looking for jpegs of Anna Kournikova in your inbox? Be aware, looking at her photos may unleash a worm on your PC.
We recommend installing Windows XP SP2 but only after Microsoft has had a few weeks to work out the kinks.
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