March 20, 2010

'Vista' Tag Index

Is First Service Pack for Windows 7 Pending?

Blogger spots signs SP1 may be coming soon.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, security, Service Pack, Windows 7

Microsoft Calls BitLocker Threats Low-Risk

The company has dismissed concerns about vulnerabilities in the disk encryption technology.
Tags: wireless, Microsoft, Vista, Windows, security

50,000 Users Have Turned to Prevx to Fix Black Screen of Death

The security firm’s free fix tool has attracted more than 50,000 downloads in five days.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, security, bug

12/4: Bloodhound.Exploit.287 Exploits Adobe Illustrator

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

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?

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

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

MichaelYes, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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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