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OpenOffice Vulnerability - Cross Platform Open Source Weakness Discussion
Sophos has disclosed the existence of a proof of concept worm StarOfficeBadbunny that attacks thorough a vulnerability in OpenOffice and other programs using StarBasic macros. According to Sophos, this is a multi-platform threat affecting Windows, MacOS and Linux. It is written in several scripting languages, including Pearl. http://www.sophos.com/security/analyses/sbbadbunnya.html While...
Tags: Security, open source, Office, Microsoft, Macintosh, linux, Hacking
Blog posts 2007-05-25
Get up to speed on Microsoft's February security bulletins
February was a busy month for Microsoft. The software giant released a dozen security bulletins, half of which it rated critical. Last time, John McCormick reviewed Microsoft's six critical security bulletins for February. This time, he'll bring you to speed on the remaining six bulletins, which address important threats. ...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Microsoft Windows, security, Microsoft Security, Interactive Training Vulnerability, Microsoft Security Bulletin, important threat, security bulletin, exploit, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Version, Threat, Mozilla Corp., Secunia, February, Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 924667, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2007-02-26
Microsoft releases six critical security bulletins for February
For February's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released a dozen security bulletins, rating six of them as critical. John McCormick tells you what you need to know about the six critical updates. For February's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released 12 security bulletins, half of which the company has rated as critical....
Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Microsoft Office, Web browsers, security, COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability, vulnerability, Microsoft Security Bulletin, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Workaround, Threat, Bulletin, Security Bulletin, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites
Technical articles 2007-02-16
Microsoft releases five critical security bulletins for November
For November's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released six security bulletins, rating five of them as critical. In this edition of the IT Locksmith, John McCormick has the details about this month's security bulletins. For this month's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released six security bulletins, five of which it's rated as...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, security, vulnerability, Microsoft Security Bulletin, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security bulletin, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Threat, Exploit, Bulletin, CVE-2006-4687, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2006-11-20
Get up to speed on Microsoft's October security bulletins
October has been a busy month for Microsoft. The software giant released 10 security bulletins, six of which it rated critical, and it unveiled the long-awaited Internet Explorer 7. Last time, John McCormick reviewed Microsoft's six critical security bulletins for October. This time, he'll bring you to speed on the...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Microsoft Windows, .NET, security bulletin, Microsoft Security Bulletin, security, Microsoft Security, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Vulnerability, Threat, October, Operating Systems, Software
Technical articles 2006-10-23
(Images: Security battle for the desktop)
Microsoft Security???I don't want Microsoft to have that level of control over my machine. My security setings are my business and I don't want Microsoft "taking care" of me. I will select updates and whatever else on MY schedule and based on what I know.I selected the Zone...
Tags: choices, desktop, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Security, microsoft security in vista, security, TiggerTwo
Discussion threads 2006-09-20
Which of Microsoft's August security bulletins should you worry about most?
Microsoft released 12 security bulletins for August's Patch Tuesday, rating nine of them as critical threats. With this many updates in a single month, how do you know which ones to concentrate on first? John McCormick weighs the threats in this edition of the IT Locksmith, and he tells you...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Microsoft Windows, bulletin, vulnerability, Microsoft Security Bulletin, Microsoft Security, security bulletin, security, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Threat, Microsoft PowerPoint, MS06-047, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites
Technical articles 2006-08-14
Microsoft security--no more second chances?
Microsoft security--no more second chances?article rootMake a better OS - If you can--Its amazing that over the years how much "WINDOWS" is atacked and ridiculed. If you think there is such a big problem with windows, develop a better operating system, then when it is installed on 90% of the...
Tags: Operating systems, security, Microsoft Corp., GWA
Discussion threads 2006-08-14
Get up to speed on Microsoft's February security bulletins
Microsoft released seven security bulletins on February 14—and they really were a Valentine's Day treat. While two of the bulletins are critical—the remaining five are important—none of the bulletins is actually a big threat. John McCormick has the details in this edition of IT Locksmith. That big ol' softy...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., MS06-004, John McCormick, Microsoft Windows, Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Web browsers, security, Microsoft Security Bulletin, bulletin, Microsoft Security, graphics, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Version, Microsoft Windows Server, Workaround, Microsoft Windows XP, Vulnerability, Update, Threat, Security Bulletin, Install, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Software
Technical articles 2006-02-17
Microsoft releases three critical security bulletins for August
Microsoft has released six security bulletins for August, three of which are critical. However, of the three critical updates, only one has seen active exploitation so far. In this edition of the IT Locksmith, John McCormick's got the details on MS05-038, MS05-039, and MS05-043. After releasing only three...
Tags: Microsoft Corp., John McCormick, Microsoft Word, Patches, security bulletin, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Security, MS05-038, bulletin, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Microsoft Windows Server, Update, Threat, JPEG Image Rendering Memory Corruption Vulnerability, Web Folder Behaviors Cross-Domain Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware
Technical articles 2005-08-15
Microsoft releases one minor patch, while Firefox battles the bulk of this week's threats
Microsoft's monthly security bulletin contained only one relatively minor patch, but Firefox is the one weathering the security storm this week, as more than one critical threat has emerged. John McCormick examines these latest security vulnerabilities and tells you what you need to know. Yes, Virginia, it's possible to...
Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Mozilla Corp., John McCormick, Web browsers, Firefox threat, Microsoft Security Bulletin, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-024, Microsoft Security, IT Locksmith Newsletter, Open Source, Internet
Technical articles 2005-05-16
Do you keep up with all of the Microsoft security holes?
Polling Place examines the results of TechProGuild's Quick Poll: The majority of TechProGuild members are not keeping up with Microsoft security holes.
Tags: Jack Wallen, Jr., Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., security, Polling Place
Technical articles 2001-12-17
Talking Shop: Analyzing the Microsoft Security Toolkit for Windows 2000
Read about some of the critical security steps that should be taken with Windows 2000.In my previous article, we looked at the Microsoft Security Toolkit as it pertains to Windows NT. Now we're going to look at the toolkit’s Windows 2000 resources and recommendations and the utilities that can help...
Tags: Operating systems, Scott Lowe MCSE, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Security Toolkit, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Security
Technical articles 2001-12-10
First Win2K virus identified, but not in the wild
The first virus known to target Windows 2000 specifically has been identified, but it's not believed to exist in the wild. Check out Exterminator for the details on this week's bug, patch, and virus announcements.Microsoft is taking a turn at leading the week’s patch, bug, virus, and OS announcements.Count on...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, Microsoft Windows 2000, virus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Security Bulletin, Microsoft Security, MS00-002, MS00-004
Technical articles 2000-01-21
New bugs waste no time entering the new millennium
Bugs and viruses wasted no time welcoming the new millennium. Check out this week's Exterminator for the highlights from year-end 1999, as well as the new century.Y2K has come and gone, but there’s trouble in its wake. While the holidays awarded some administrators a few days off, others received the...
Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows NT, Erik Eckel Network+, MCP+I, MCSE, Y2K, Microsoft Security Bulletin, Microsoft Security, Microsoft Corp., patch, server
Technical articles 2000-01-07

Additional Resources

TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Uses Forefront Client Security (Level 300)
Microsoft IT has deployed Microsoft Forefront Client Security on approximately 50,000 computers. This webcast examine Microsoft IT's experience with Forefront Client Security and discuss the architectural considerations that Microsoft IT made when deploying Forefront Client Security within Microsoft.
Tags: Security, Webcast, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Microsoft IT, Strategy, Management
Webcasts 2008-06-19
Shields Up! Getting Better Protection With Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server and Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint
Microsoft has expanded its security strategy by adding products and technologies that address the most pressing needs of IT management and administration. The Microsoft Forefront line of security products includes anti-virus and content filtering tools for Microsoft Exchange Server and SharePoint products and technologies. Through tight integration with Exchange and...
Tags: Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., Groupware, E-mail Servers, Security, Enterprise Software, Software
White papers 2006-10-01
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Uses Forefront Client Security (Level 200)
The attendee of this webcast will learn how Microsoft has deployed Microsoft Forefront Client Security on approximately 50,000 machines. It reviews Microsoft IT's experience with Forefront Client Security, and also discuss architectural considerations in deploying Forefront Client Security at Microsoft.
Tags: Security, Webcast, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Strategy, Management
Webcasts 2008-02-26
About Microsoft Windows Security System
I have one idea to make Microsoft products easier to use and more efficient to audit. Microsoft should change per resource security system to per person security system. It mean that User can add security list via separate security console. Auditor can easily know who have what permission. Administrator can...
Tags: Feroze, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows security, security, windows
Q&A 2005-06-04
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Does Security Updates (Level 300)
Successful security update management is crucial to maintaining computer security in any organization. Through this webcast one can learn from the Microsoft Information Technology IT department's experience. With over 200,000 clients in a challenging environment, Microsoft IT continues to improve its processes by merging data center and desktop security update...
Tags: Webcast, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Security Update Management, Security Administration, Security
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