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Bloodhound.Exploit.287 is a heuristic detection for files attempting to exploit the Adobe Illustrator Encapsulated Postscript File Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.
Tags: Vista, Windows, IT, Symantec, Adobe

Hackers Challenge Microsoft on SMB2 Bug

By Stuart J. Johnston

| Security News Article Published September 30, 2009

A patch is being developed but that hasn't stopped hackers from uploading an exploit.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, SMB, hackers

Do Patch Tuesday Bulletins Apply to Windows 7?

By Stuart J. Johnston

| Features Article Published September 04, 2009

The list of fixes scheduled for Microsoft's Patch Tuesday raises questions about the upcoming Windows 7.
Tags: Microsoft, services, Vista, Windows, e-Mail

Trojan Attacks Skype on Windows

By Alex Goldman

| Features Article Published August 31, 2009

Trojan.Peskyspy defeats Skype encryption by exploiting a Windows API. The vulnerability's level of danger is unclear.
Tags: Microsoft, voice, Vista, Windows, security

Introduction to Firewalls

By Michael Horowitz

| Features Article Published July 27, 2009

Yes, you need a firewall for your PC. Here’s what you need to know.
Tags: Vista, Windows, malware, firewall

7/9: W32.SillyFDC.BCK Copies Itself to Removable Drives

Alerts Article Published July 09, 2009

Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 W32.SillyFDC.BCK is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives.
Tags: Vista, Windows, server, Symantec, business

Microsoft Plans 6 'Critical' Patches For Tuesday

By Stuart J. Johnston

| Security News Article Published June 05, 2009

Redmond also says it has fixes in the works for Windows, Word and Excel.
Tags: Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Vista, security, Patch Tuesday

Windows XP Vulnerable to Malware Quicktime

By Alex Goldman

| Features Article Published June 01, 2009

If users click on a booby-trapped Quicktime file and perform a number of other actions, their system could be completely compromised.
Tags: Microsoft, services, Quicktime, Vista, Windows

Keep Windows XP Secure and Trouble-free

By External Link

| Security Headlines From Around the Web Article Published April 29, 2009

Windows XP users can't get no respect. A couple of weeks ago, Microsoft announced that it would no longer offer free support for XP, apart from critical security patches.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, security, virus

'Critical' Excel Hole Fixed on Patch Tuesday

By Stuart J. Johnston

| Security News Article Published April 15, 2009

Microsoft confirmed that Patch Tuesday releases fixed the serious Excel vulnerability, a flaw that surfaced in in February.
Tags: Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Vista, Windows, Excel

3/5: Dialer.JF Trojan Uses Diales Numbers to Create Dial-Up Connection

Alerts Article Published March 05, 2009

Win32/Dialer.JF is a Trojan component that is usually dropped onto a system by other malware and used as a dialer.
Tags: Vista, Windows, CA, malware, virus

Excel Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers

By Richard Adhikari

| Security News Article Published February 25, 2009

A recently discovered flaw allows hackers to target executives and government offices.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, malware, Excel Mobile

2/20: Autorun-KQ Trojan Copies Itself to System File

Alerts Article Published February 20, 2009

When first run W32/Autorun-KQ Trojan copies itself to System\vista.exe.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, security, software

Will Windows 7 Security Stack Up?

By Sonny Discini

| Security Trends Article Published February 10, 2009

Fortunately, much of the improved security functionality has already made its way into the beta build. Here's a look at some of the changes for Windows 7.
Tags: policy, Microsoft, Vista, Windows, Storage

Microsoft Bows To Blogger Uprising On Windows 7

By Stuart J. Johnston

| Security News Article Published February 06, 2009

In the choice between protecting users from attack and not annoying them to death, Microsoft first chooses the latter, then backtracks when bloggers pummel their decision.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, consumer, malware

Study: Admin Rights Cause Most Windows Holes

By Richard Adhikari

| Security Trends Article Published February 05, 2009

While Microsoft mulls laxer controls on user privileges, new research indicates that tighter restrictions may be the safest bet.
Tags: Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Vista, Windows, e-Mail

Windows 7 Security: Good, Bad or Ugly?

By Sonny Discini

| Features Article Published January 26, 2009

Unlike Vista, the IT community seems to be rolling out the red carpet for Windows 7. A look at whether the new security enhancements provide a solid footing or trip up adoption.
Tags: policy, Microsoft, Vista, Windows, Storage

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