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HeartBleed Vulnerability Overshadows Patch TuesdayWolfgang Kandek, CTO, Qualys, details the vulnerability in OpenSSL and how it can be exploited and patched, as well as analysis of current levels of XP exposure. Read more Apr 14, 2014 |
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How can I use Windows XP safely now it's no longer supported?Microsoft discontinued support for its Windows XP operating system this week, which means users need to beef up their security practices to cope Read more Apr 11, 2014 |
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Heartbleed vuln under ACTIVE ATTACK as hackers map soft spotsHackers are posting massive lists of domains vulnerable to the infamous Heartbleed bug, security researchers warn. Read more Apr 11, 2014 |
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Heartbleed bug: What you need to know (FAQ)The security vulnerability has implications for users across the Web. Here's what the bug means for you. Read more Apr 11, 2014 |
Website operators will have a hard time dealing with the Heartbleed vulnerabilityPatching the vulnerable OpenSSL software is just the first step, security experts say Read more Apr 10, 2014 |
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PC Decline Eases With Windows XP CutoffThe ailing PC market has received a small boost thanks to Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows XP Read more Apr 10, 2014 |
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Online Security Flaw 'Exposes' Millions Of PasswordsThe threat, known as 'Heartbleed', also revealed credit card numbers and other sensitive information Read more Apr 10, 2014 |
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Heartbleed bug causes major security headacheA confounding computer bug called "Heartbleed" is causing major security headaches across the Internet as websites scramble to fix the problem and Web surfers wonder whether they should change their passwords to prevent theft of their email accounts, credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Read more Apr 10, 2014 |
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The Simple Security Measure That Could've Stopped Heartbleed DeadWe learned yesterday of a catastrophic bug, nicknamed "Heartbleed," that has critically threatened the security of some HTTPS sites since 2011. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Seven things you need to know about the Heartbleed BugYou might have thought that little padlock in your browser address bar meant you were safe. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Revoke, reissue, invalidate: Stat! Security bods scramble to plug up HeartbleedThe startling password-spaffing vulnerability in OpenSSL affects far more than web servers, with everything from routers to smartphones also at risk. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Protection against dangerous Heartbleed bug availableQualys, a provider of cloud security and compliance solutions, has announced that its Qualys SSL Labs service detects the OpenSSL vulnerability disclosed as 'HeartBleed' (CVE-2014-0160). Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
Online security flaw exposes millions of passwordsAn alarming lapse in Internet security has exposed millions of passwords, credit card numbers and other sensitive bits of information to potential theft by computer hackers who may have been secretly exploiting the problem before its discovery. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Heartbleed SSL bug leaves web servers open to attackA major security vulnerability has been discovered affecting millions of web servers around the world, which could pose major risks to web users. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Google ties Heartbleed tourniquet to most key servicesPatches for enterprise services currently underway Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Final patches for XP issued on Patch TuesdayMicrosoft released four patches on its final day of support for Windows XP last night. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Change ALL your passwords NOW: Catastrophic HEARTBLEED BUG attacks online accountsMILLIONS of people are being urged to change all their online passwords after a "catastrophic" bug was discovered which enables hackers access to the most secure internet sites–including those used for banking. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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13 May: the day we'll know if Microsoft is really abandoning Windows XPMicrosoft released its final security updates for Windows XP and Office 2003 yesterday as security experts warned users that they could soon be prime targets for hackers if they do not abandon the products. Read more Apr 9, 2014 |
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Windows XP Support is Over, but the Finance Industry Persists in Using ItToday marks the end of support for Windows XP by Microsoft, and the beginning of a bonanza for hackers who will be targeting the vulnerable machines. Read more Apr 8, 2014 |
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Win XP security deadline: Biz bods MUST protect user data – ICOThe end of support for XP on Tuesday doesn't only mean increased risk from hackers exploiting vulnerabilities that will never be patched. Read more Apr 8, 2014 |
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday bids adieu to Windows XPMicrosoft will no longer issue security patches for Windows XP Read more Apr 8, 2014 |
How risky will it be to keep running Windows XP now support has ended?This is the end. Your Windows XP computer will get its last update today. Oh, it's not going to roll over and kick the bucket, but continuing to use it will be more and more dangerous, since any new vulnerabilities that arise won't be patched. Read more Apr 8, 2014 |
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FAQ: What you need to know about the end of Windows XP supportMicrosoft issues its final security update this week for Windows XP, the 13-year-old operating system that remains the second most used platform in the world despite the certainty that after April 8 it will rapidly become dangerously insecure. Read more Apr 7, 2014 |
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Windows XP only the latest example of risky software, argues KPMGThe fact that millions of PCs and embedded systems will continue to run Windows XP beyond this week’s End of Life (EOL) deadline is only the latest example of obsolete, risky software that shouldn’t be used to stoke up unnecessary fear, KPMG analyst Stephen Bonner has argued. Read more Apr 7, 2014 |
Microsoft to release four patches on XP D-DayMicrosoft will release four bulletins next Tuesday, two of which are rated as critical and two rated as important. Read more Apr 4, 2014 |
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Power plants put at risk by security bugsThe discovery of bugs in software used to run oil rigs, refineries and power plants has prompted a global push to patch the widely used control system. Read more Apr 4, 2014 |
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Final Windows XP Patch Tuesday will plug Word RTF vulnFinal Windows XP Patch Tuesday will plug Word RTF vuln Read more Apr 4, 2014 |
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Win XP usage down but not out as support cutoff deadline loomsWindows XP usage on the web is decreasing as the venerable operating system edges ever closer towards its "end of life" from Microsoft support next week. Read more Apr 4, 2014 |
Windows XP share drops to 14 per cent among industriesWith the deadline for Windows XP fast approaching, there has been a considerable drop in market share for the ageing operating system, but there are still some who are refusing to upgrade. Read more Apr 3, 2014 |
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Hackers preparing 'wild west' zero-day assault on Windows XPWith Windows XP finally set to go end-of-life next week, Microsoft has made one final call for businesses and consumers to update to a newer version of the operating system. Read more Mar 26, 2014 |
Microsoft issue emergency fix for RTF zero-dayMicrosoft has warned of a zero-day vulnerability in Word and limited, targeted attacks directed at the 2010 version. Read more Mar 25, 2014 |
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Microsoft rushes out fix for zero-day Word flawMicrosoft has rushed out a quick fix for a Microsoft Word zero-day flaw that is now being used in cyber-crime attacks. Read more Mar 25, 2014 |
Microsoft Word zero-day vulnerability found in the wildMicrosoft has admitted that a Word zero-day vulnerability exists and is being exploited in the wild, and has suggested how to avoid becoming a victim of it. Read more Mar 25, 2014 |
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Hackers targeting Microsoft Word and Outlook zero-day vulnerabilityHackers are targeting a newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft's Word and Outlook services, according to security firm Qualys. Read more Mar 25, 2014 |
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Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix it for Exploited 0-day Vulnerability in WordMicrosoft yesterday issued an advisory and Fix it for a vulnerability in Word that is already being exploited in 'limited, targeted attacks.' Read more Mar 25, 2014 |
Patch Tuesday sees Windows and IE fixedMicrosoft released five patches last night to cover two critical flaws in Windows and Internet Explorer. Read more Mar 12, 2014 |
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IE zero-day flaw shows kinks in Microsoft patchingThe speed at which cybercriminals exploited an Internet Explorer vulnerability discovered in mid-February and finally patched Tuesday demonstrates the snags in Microsoft's security update system. Read more Mar 12, 2014 |
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Adobe Issues Two Important Patches For FlashAdobe has tied its monthly update schedule to Microsoft's Patch Tuesday. Read more Mar 12, 2014 |
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Windows XP's vulnerability underscored by latest Patch Tuesday updatePenultimate patches as clock reaches 11.59pm Read more Mar 12, 2014 |
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday rounds up IE flawsFor this month's "Patch Tuesday" round of bug fixes, Microsoft has focused on correcting multiple vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer (IE), including one that is already being used in targeted attacks. Read more Mar 11, 2014 |
Microsoft to roll out penultimate Windows XP patch tomorrowMicrosoft revealed a preview of the five security bulletins scheduled to be released on March 11 including the penultimate security update for Windows XP as part of March’s Patch Tuesday Read more Mar 10, 2014 |
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Two critical fixes due from Microsoft next weekMicrosoft will release five patches next week, with two rated as critical Read more Mar 7, 2014 |
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Microsoft will issue the penultimate patch for Windows XP in March Patch TuesdaySoftware Patch Factory Microsoft has released a preview of its March Patch Tuesday release, which contains the firm's penultimate security bulletin for Windows XP Read more Mar 7, 2014 |
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Microsoft to push out penultimate XP patch on March Patch TuesdayMicrosoft plans to push out five bulletins - two of which cover critical flaws - as part of the March edition of Patch Tuesday Read more Mar 7, 2014 |
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Half of users pay for their AVAnti-Virus software: to pay or not to pay? That is the question. Read more Mar 6, 2014 |
Free service helps organisations prevent up to 85% of cyber attacksQualys has announced that it has collaborated with the SANS Institute and the Council on CyberSecurity to release a new free service to help organisations implement the Top 4 Critical Security Controls to fend off attacks. Read more Feb 27, 2014 |
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RSA news round-upQualys announced the general availability of its QualysGuard Web Application Firewall (WAF) service for web applications running in Amazon EC2 and on-premise. Read more Feb 25, 2014 |
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'Chinese spies' launch new Adobe zero-day attackA group of Chinese spies are believed to have resurfaced to attack vulnerable political and non-profit groups, after FireEye discovered them using a new zero-day Adobe exploit. Read more Feb 21, 2014 |
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Microsoft, Adobe Release Emergency 0-Day FixesFor the second time in a month Adobe has released an out-of-band emergency fix for a Flash vulnerability. Read more Feb 21, 2014 |
Microsoft Surprises With IE Patch Tuesday UpdateMicrosoft springs a surprise and decides to include a massive IE update in its Patch Tuesday release. Meanwhile, Adob e fixes a small Shockwave flaw Read more Feb 12, 2014 |
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Microsoft adds two more patches to February bundleMicrosoft released seven patches last night, adding two more to its planned release of five Read more Feb 12, 2014 |
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Microsoft addresses critical IE vulnerabilities for Patch TuesdayFor this month's Patch Tuesday, Microsoft covers 24 vulnerabilities found in Internet Explorer Read more Feb 11, 2014 |
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Patch Tuesday: Windows 8, Exchange in dangerLight patch due tomorrow Read more Feb 10, 2014 |
Microsoft to release 5 patches next weekMicrosoft will issue five bulletins on next week’s Patch Tuesday, including two patches rated as critical Read more Feb 7, 2014 |
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Patch Tuesday Preview: February 2014Microsoft yesterday released its advance notification of the content of next week's monthly Patch Tuesday security bulletins. Like January, there are relatively few bulletins this month (just five, two critical and three important); and like January there is no bulletin for Internet Explorer Read more Feb 7, 2014 |
Microsoft Patch Tuesday: What you need to knowFebruary 11th set for two ‘critical’ and three ‘important’ bulletins. Adobe and Firefox also release security updates. Read more Feb 7, 2014 |
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Patch Tuesday: Windows 8, Exchange in dangerMicrosoft is issuing critical patches for flaws found in Windows 7, 8 and RT desktops as well as for the spam and malware filter for Microsoft Exchange server. Read more Feb 6, 2014 |
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Comment: Securing the Web – Part 2What’s the value of encryption in securing the web? It makes hackers work for their money, says Qualys’ Ivan Ristic Read more Feb 5, 2014 |
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App security 'severely hampered' by skills shortageOrganisations are being "severely hampered" in the key area of applications security because of skills shortages, according to new research from the independent SANS Institute Read more Feb 4, 2014 |
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Comment: Securing the Web – Part 1Security technology is very close to enabling robust secure web communications, at least for those who have the time to spend in getting it right, says Qualys’ Ivan Ristic Read more Jan 30, 2014 |
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Don't be a DDoS dummy: Patch your NTP servers, plead infosec bodsPopular attack method could be stopped with a config tweak Read more Jan 21, 2014 |
Four Microsoft patches but more from Oracle and AdobeMicrosoft released its lightest patch bundle in over a year last night, addressing four important issues in Windows, Office, and Dynamics AX Read more Jan 15, 2014 |
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Microsoft's January Patch Tuesday tackles Windows XP security holesPatching all it can before end of support in April Read more Jan 14, 2014 |
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Patch Tuesday: Fairly quiet on the Microsoft frontSecurity analysts advise applying critical Oracle and Adobe patches before the Microsoft ones Read more Jan 14, 2014 |
