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** Critical Updates **
Be aware
that Microsoft has selected the second Tuesday of each
month for the release of all new updates and patches.
At a minimum, be sure to check the Windows
Update Website every second Tuesday and the Office
Update Website to assure you have the most resent
releases.
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Windows XP SP1 Support Ends Today
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October 10, 2006 - The systems affected
are Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Service Pack
1a (SP1a). Microsoft will no longer provide updates
for the effected software. Users are advised to upgrade
their systems to Windows XP Service Pack 2 as soon as
possible (read
the Microsoft notification)
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Microsoft Ends All Support of Windows 98
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July 11, 2006 - The systems affected
are Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows
Millennium Edition. Microsoft advised those still using
the operating systems to put thier machines behind a
perimeter firewall that filters traffic on TCP Port
139, which will block attempts to exploit some security
problems. With no more security updates coming, it is
now time to update you operating system and equipment
at the soonest possible moment.
July 11, 2006 - Microsoft issued another 18
fixes for security vulnerabilities in Windows and Office
software. Please check the Windows
Update Website.
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Major Release of Microsoft Updates
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June 13, 2006 - Microsoft has issued
patches
for 21 flaws in its software, saying all but two
of them could let an intruder run malicious code on
a compromised computer. This is Microsoft's largest
group of patches to date of which 19 are potential remote
execution flaws. Business and individual user should
keep their systems updated on a regular basis. Please
check the Windows
Update Website every second Tuesday of the month
or enable Automatic Updates on Windows platforms
where applicable.
As always, RSS Technologies
recommends that all businesses consider the possibility
of changing all externally exposed servers to the highly
secure Net Integrator Nitix™
powered server systems.
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**
Symantec High Risk vulnerability
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May 27, 2006 - Symantec has acknowledged
a flaw which could allow malicious hackers to take complete
control of a system without any user action. The Affected
products are the Symantec Client Security 3.0 and 3.1,
and the Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.0 and
10.1. The consumer-facing Norton security suite is not
susceptible to the vulnerability. Check here for Symantec's
Advisory.
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Microsoft advises 'safe mode' for Word
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May 23, 2006 - Microsoft is advising
users to run the application in "safe mode".
Running Word in the restricted mode will not fix the
vulnerability, but it will help block known modes of
attack, Microsoft said in a security
advisory published late Monday. .
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Multiple Microsoft Critical Security Updates
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April 11, 2006 - Go to the Windows
Update site and update your machines.
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** Adobe Reader Critical Security Update
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August 18, 2005 - Adobe acknowledged
the presence of a 'highly critical' security
vulnerability in its Adobe Reader and Acrobat applications.
The buffer overflow vulnerability lies within an unnamed
core application plug-in that's part of both Acrobat
and the free Reader. Windows, Mac, Linux, and Solaris
editions of Acrobat and Reader are vulnerable to the
flaw, Adobe announced. Please read the Adobe
security advisory and update your software as soon
as possible.
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Microsoft creates 'Microsoft
Update Website'
Microsoft has created a new update portal
, Microsoft
Update. This will eventually replace the Windows
Update site in the coming future. The new website
helps you update Microsoft Windows and many other Microsoft
programs that you've installed, such as Microsoft Office,
Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft SQL Server,
all in one convenient place. Please read the FAQ
at Microsoft to learn which software versions are supported.
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August 9, 2005 - Microsoft released
a number
of patches this Tuesday. It has also been reported,
that several of the Internet Explorer updates initially
provided via the Download
Center were corrupted. Microsoft has corrected the
problem so be certain to check Windows
Update again and confirm all patches have been installed
properly. Business and individual user should keep their
systems updated on a regular basis. Please check the
Windows
Update Website every second Tuesday of the month
or enable Automatic Updates on Windows platforms
where applicable.
RSS Technologies
highly recommends that all small to medium size businesses
consider the possibility of changing all externally
exposed servers to the highly secure Net
Integrator Nitix™ powered server systems.
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June 14, 2005 - Microsoft released
a significant
set of patches this Tuesday. As always, it is imperative
that business and individual user keep their systems
updated on a regular basis. Please check the Windows
Update Website every second Tuesday of the month
or enable Automatic Updates on Windows platforms
where applicable.
RSS Technologies
highly recommends that all small to medium size businesses
consider the possibility of changing all externally
exposed servers to the highly secure Net
Integrator Nitix™ powered server systems.
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May 10, 2005 - There were no critical
updates released this month. RSS
Technologies highly recommends that all small
to medium size businesses consider the possibility of
changing all externally exposed servers to the highly
secure Net Integrator Nitix™
powered server systems.
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April 12, 2005 - Microsoft rolled
out eight security bulletins that encompassed 18 vulnerabilities
and their patches. Seven of these have been rated 'Critical'.
You will have to check both the Windows
Update Website and the Office
Update Website. FYI: Microsoft is beta testing
a new service, dubbed Microsoft Update, that
will keep users current with security patches and other
updates for not only Windows, but also Office and Exchange.
Microsoft Update, however, won't debut until
mid-year, Microsoft has said. RSS
Technologies highly recommends that all small
to medium size businesses consider the possibility of
changing all externally exposed servers to the highly
secure Net Integrator Nitix™
powered server systems. Please see our Net
Integrator pages or contact
us for more information.
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March 8, 2005 - Due to recent exploits
found in some of the latest updates and patches of Windows
software, Microsoft have decided to forgo this month's
release. Microsoft will resume updates next month in
an effort to keep abreast of their growing security
concerns. RSS Technologies
highly recommends that all small to medium size businesses
consider the possibility of changing all externally
exposed servers to the highly secure Net
Integrator Nitix™ powered server systems.
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February 10, 2005 - Microsoft released
a flood of updates and critical patches today. All users
of Microsoft software are strongly advised to
immediately vist the
Windows Update Website for these multipal software
patches.
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January 11, 2005 - Microsoft has
issued multiple updates:
Vulnerability in HTML Help Could Allow Code Execution
(890175)
Vulnerability in Cursor and Icon Format Handling Could
Allow Remote Code Execution (891711)
Vulnerability in the Indexing Service Could Allow Remote
Code Execution (871250)
Malicious Software Removal Tool - January 2005 (KB890830)
Please visit the Windows
Update Website and check to see if your software
is affected and properly patch your system.
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December 1, 2004 - Microsoft has
issued a patch, MS04-040, for a critical bug
in Internet Explorer versions from 6.0 up to but not
including Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). Cumulative
Security Update for Internet Explorer (889293).
Please visit Windows
Update Website to properly patch your system and
check for vunerable software.
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October 12, 2004 - Microsoft published
10 software security advisories, warning Windows users
and corporate administrators of 22 new flaws that affect
the company's products. Please visit Windows
Update Website to properly patch your system and
check for vunerable software.
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September 14, 2004 - Microsoft issued
a patch for a major security flaw (Buffer Overrun
in JPEG Processing (GDI+) Could Allow Code Execution
{833987}) in its software's handling of the JPEG
graphics format and urged customers to use the GDI+
Detection Tool to locate the many applications
that are vulnerable. Please visit Windows
Update Website to properly patch your system and
check for vunerable software. Systems with Windows XP
Service Pack 2 installed, are not affected. Windows
XP SP2 users only need to update Office (if installed).
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July 31, 2004 - Microsoft Issues 'Critical'
Security Patch for Internet Explorer: Microsoft
issued a new out-of-cycle security patch (MS04-025)
for its Internet Explorer browser. The newly released
security patch rated the highest out of the four security
levels, which are critical, important, normal, and low.
The patch modified the searching system to fix the vulnerabilities
that allows hackers to download malicious code onto
unwitting computer user's machines and take control
of the computer. MS warned the possibility of such damages,
though victims have yet to be reported. Please visit
Windows
Update Website to properly patch your software.
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July 2004 - Windows has released a number of
critical updates for Win 9X and Win XP; most importantly:
Critical Update for ADODB.stream (KB870669).
Please visit Windows
Update Website to properly patch your software.
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Microsoft releases FREE Security Update CD
We applaud Microsoft for finally releasing, free
of charge, a CD which should contain all the Windows
Security Updates through February 2004. This is
a MUST for all dail-up users and will save substantial
download times. Once you have run the software and completed
the installation, you must return to the Windows
Update Website and scan for more recent releases.
Hey, nothings perfect and as a PC user, you can attest
to that! The CD can be ordered here.
Remember, once you have installed the updates from the
CD and the web-site; make it a point to periodically
check the Windows
Update Website and stay abreast of future installs.
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** Sasser Worm
**
The Sasser worm and its variants are currently circulating
across the Internet. This worm exploits a known vulnerability in the
Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS). Microsoft
issued a Security Update on April 13th to correct this issue. The
effected Operating Systems are:
Windows XP
Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows 2000 SP2
Windows 2000 SP3
Windows 2000 SP4
If you have not already done so, please visit the Windows
Update Website, scan your computer and install the
appropriate update (KB835732).
Microsoft has also provided an online tool to detect and remove
the Sasser worm. According to the information listed on their web-site,
you must first install the previously mentioned update. Once you
have installed the update and rebooted your PC, return to What
You Should Know About the Sasser Worm and Its Variants.
We recommend that you review all the information contained on that
page and then use the tool in step 3 to perform a check on your
computer. The tool will determine if you are or are not infected
with the Sasser worm.
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