Articles by Stuart J. Johnston

Microsoft Delivers Out-of-Band ASP.NET Patch

A security flaw in an important Microsoft Web technology triggered rapid development and testing of a patch to block further hack attacks on ASP.NET.

Microsoft Rushes Out 'Important' ASP.NET Patch

Microsoft can move pretty quickly to block zero-day holes when it wants to. The ASP.NET hole got the company's attention and it is rolling out a patch Tuesday, just ten days after it surfaced.

Microsoft Scrambles to Patch Encryption Hole

Hole in server encryption could leave many systems open to attack, researchers and Microsoft officials say.

Another Busy Patch Tuesday for Security Admins

Microsoft serves up a fresh batch of vulnerability fixes for September.

Is Microsoft Looking to Buy Symantec?

Rumors and speculation over the possible takeover of Symantec, a valuable IT security acquisition, appear to have started a small buying spree for Symantec's stock.

Microsoft Cooking Up Baker's Dozen of Fixes for Patch Tuesday

Security administrators are put on notice that they have another busy week of applying vulnerability patches to Microsoft products.

Google Researcher Finds New MSFT Zero-Day Exploit

Microsoft was caught off guard by public disclosure of a new zero-day hole in Internet Explorer 8. But the hacker who published the exploit says he notified Microsoft in advance and only acted after the company ignored him.

Microsoft Looks to 'Mitigate' Security Flaws With Updated Tool

Microsoft says it is shipping the newest version of an administrator's tool that helps manage key mitigation parameters in order to help corporate customers stay safer.

Microsoft Releases 'Fix It' for DLL Hole

The company moves to help thwart attacks that can seize control of users' systems by taking advantage of shoddy programming practices.