Making sure you've fixed these old security holes will go a long way towards keeping your PC safe from current attacks.
In further confirmation that Internet crooks tend to grab for the low-hanging fruit, a new Microsoft report reveals that the most common browser-based attacks tend to go after old software flaws. Making sure you've closed those holes can go a long way towards keeping your PC safe.
The updates will come a week after Microsoft's record-setting bug fix
After a record-setting week of Microsoft and Adobe security patches, Oracle is gearing up for a major update of its own next week.
Has Microsoft reached its limit for debugging software?
Microsoft's massive security update marked the completion of the sixth year of the company's move to a monthly patch release schedule.
Usual rules may not apply, given volume and complexity of Microsoft security update
Corporate security and network administrators face a "nightmare" task just trying to figure out what to patch and what to let slide after Microsoft issued its biggest-ever batch of updates today, researchers argued.
Unlucky 13 updates plug multiple 'zero-day' holes, including one Microsoft had kept secret until now
Microsoft today delivered a record 13 security updates that patched 34 vulnerabilities in every version of Windows, including the not-yet-for-sale Windows 7, as well as in Internet Explorer (IE), Office, SQL Server and other parts of its software portfolio.
Unlucky 13 sets record as biggest-ever patch day, includes first-ever for Windows 7 RTM
Microsoft today said it will deliver its largest-ever number of security updates on Tuesday to fix flaws in every version of Windows, as well as Internet Explorer (IE), Office, SQL Server, important developer tools and the enterprise-grade Forefront Security client software.
Won't fix flaws addressed in Vista, says firewall can stymie attacks
Microsoft late last week said it won't patch Windows XP for a pair of bugs it quashed Sept. 8 in Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
Also quashes 11 bugs in older 3.0 browser, debuts Flash Player version check
Mozilla on Wednesday patched 10 security vulnerabilities in Firefox 3.5, all but one ranked critical, as it delivered the first update that automatically checks for outdated versions of the popular Flash Player plug-in.
Plugs iPhone browser, SMS holes; fixes file format flaws in oft-patched player software
Apple yesterday issued a pair of updates that patched 10 vulnerabilities in its iPhone software and four in its QuickTime player program.
Few clues in advance warning make Sept. 8 updates a mystery, says researcher
Microsoft today said it will deliver five security updates on Tuesday, all affecting Windows and all ranked "critical," the company's highest threat rating.
Windows hit with eight patches
Windows took it on the chin Tuesday as Microsoft released nine patches, five labeled critical, as part of its Patch Tuesday monthly release cycle.
Advance notice offers clues Microsoft will update software hit by deep dev bug
Microsoft today said it would deliver nine security updates next Tuesday, all but one affecting Windows. Five are pegged "critical," the company's highest threat rating.
In an uncharacteristic move, Microsoft will rush out two emergency security patches ahead of its regularly scheduled updates
Microsoft is taking the unusual step of rushing out two emergency security patches ahead of its regularly scheduled updates on Aug. 11.
Fix-it code would block malware until patch ready
Under the dark cloud of recent zero-day attacks, Microsoft is quickly working to update its enterprise patching tools to incorporate short-term, quick fix technologies to thwart malware that is already actively exploiting vulnerabilities.
Two zero-days and critical font bug quashed; no fix for Monday's ActiveX vulnerability
Microsoft today delivered six security updates that patch nine vulnerabilities, fixing two bugs already being used by hackers but leaving one still open to exploit.