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SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming
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SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming

Microsoft to release a vital patch for SharePoint vulnerability by June 8, after Imperva reveals widespread risk since April.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2010
Facebook bug exposes private chats
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Facebook bug exposes private chats

A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 7th May 2010
New IE exploit detected
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New IE exploit detected

Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
Another big Patch Tuesday
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Another big Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2010
More Windows patches this week
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More Windows patches this week

Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2009
October Windows updates available
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October Windows updates available

Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2009
Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system
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Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system

A hacker breached the US Homeland Security Department's phone system in 2008, making USD $12,000 in calls. Is your PBX system secure? Most aren't.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008

Stories from Other Regions

Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer
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Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer

Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
Google attack an inside job?
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Google attack an inside job?

Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2010