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Update: Microsoft warns of new Access attack Cybercriminals are exploiting a bug in software used by Microsoft's Access database program in a new online attack, Microsoft warned Monday.The flaw lies in the Snapshot Viewer ActiveX control, which ships with Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft warns of new Access attack Cybercriminals are exploiting a bug in software used by Microsoft's Access database program in a new online attack, Microsoft warned Monday.The flaw lies in the Snapshot Viewer ActiveX control, which ships with Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft confirms active Word attacks Only hours after it fixed nine vulnerabilities in several of its programs, Microsoft late Tuesday confirmed that attackers are exploiting an unpatched bug in Word.In a security advisory it issued shortly before Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft admits it knew about, but didn't patch, bugs Microsoft's security team acknowledged Tuesday that it knew of bugs in its Jet Database Engine as far bask as 2005 but did not patch the problems because it thought it had blocked the obvious attack vector.A re Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft touts Longhorn security Microsoft is pushing the improved security of its Windows Server 2008 software package as one of the primary reasons why business customers should upgrade to the long-awaited product refresh as quickly as possible. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft fixes IE, Office in big month of security updates Microsoft released patches to fix 19 critical vulnerabilities in its software Tuesday, including five flaws in its Internet Explorer browser that security experts advise IT administrators to patch immediately.Th Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft: CardSpace attack works but was too rigged Microsoft is disputing that its CardSpace authentication management technology can be hacked despite a research paper that outlines a proof-of-concept attack.CardSpace manages personal information that might be Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft patches security bugs in Exchange, SQL Server, and Windows Microsoft has patched bugs in its Exchange, SQL Server, and Windows software that could give hackers new ways to break into computers.The company released four sets of patches Tuesday, all rated "important." The Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft to give vendors an early peek at patches Microsoft plans to give security vendors a head start in what has become a monthly race against the hackers.Starting in October, the company will provide security vendors with early access to technical details o Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec: IE 6 more vulnerable to unpatched Microsoft flaw A vulnerability in as-yet unpatched Microsoft software poses a more severe threat to Internet Explorer 6 users than those on the next version of the browser, security vendor Symantec has warned.The flaw in Micro Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft warns users of coming update to Windows Update Microsoft has announced it will upgrade Windows' update mechanism later this month, a warning that comes nearly a year after the company issued a similar upgrade without informing users.Last September, reports o Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Symantec: Microsoft Access ActiveX attacks will intensify An easy-to-use toolkit used to hack computers has now been updated to take advantage of an unpatched security vulnerability in Microsoft's software, which could mean attacks will intensify, according to vendor Symantec. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Malicious microprocessor opens new doors for attack For years, hackers have focused on finding bugs in computer software that give them unauthorized access to computer systems, but now there's another way to break in: Hack the microprocessor.On Tuesday, researche Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Open APIs may help Microsoft repair reputation If Microsoft executes effectively on its new interoperability promises, it could repair its tarnished reputation in the technology industry and help the company get out of its own way to compete more effectively with Google. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Researchers breach Microsoft's CardSpace ID technology A trio of computer security researchers say they've successfully compromised Microsoft's CardSpace, a technology intended to strengthen the security of personal information on the Internet.CardSpace ships with t Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Dell, Intel cut out Microsoft Dell, Intel, and their partners announced this week new technologies that represent major leaps forward for mobility. The companies seem to have discovered the secret to making such bold leaps: Cut Microsoft out of the deal. Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft to halt Hotmail access via Outlook Express In the latest death knell for Outlook Express, Microsoft announced Thursday that it will turn off access to its Web-based Hotmail service from the desktop e-mail software at the end of June.Outlook Express users Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Linux Foundation: We'd love to work with Microsoft Jim Zemlin is the executive director of the Linux Foundation. Formerly executive director of the Free Standards Group, Zemlin also has served as vice president of marketing for Covalent Technologies, providing products and services for the Apache Web server. Zemlin ha Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft to offer subscription-based PCs in Russia A Russian mobile-phone operator is the latest service provider to team with Microsoft to offer Windows-based PCs on a subscription basis through the company's Unlimited Potential program.A partnership with Mobil Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |
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Microsoft reveals details of new small-business OS Microsoft revealed on Wednesday details of the next version of its Windows OS for small businesses and formally introduced a new product line aimed at SMBs.Microsoft Windows SBS (Small Business Server) 2008, fo Home > Rss Directory > Technology > InfoWorld |