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Microsoft Security Patches for June 2010

Boundary — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:01:55 +0000

The Microsoft Patch Tuesday train rolled into town today, dropping off a massive 10 security bulletins with fixes for at least 34 documented vulnerabilities.

Three of the bulletins are rated “critical” because of the risk of remote code execution attacks. Affected products include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, the Internet Explorer browser and Internet Information Services (IIS).

This month’s patch batch also provides cover for a known cross-site scripting flaw in the Microsoft SharePoint Server and a publicly discussed data leakage hole in Internet Explorer.

Microsoft is urging its users to pay special attention to MS10-033 (Windows), MS10-034 (ActiveX killbits) and MS10-035 (Internet Explorer) because these contain fixes for issues that may be exploited by malicious hackers very soon.

Malwarebytes

Boundary — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:58:34 +0000

Malwarebytes is the internet’s best anti-malware tool – it’s 100% free, simple to download and install and clears up 99.9% of known malware & spyware.
Once installed it can automatically update itself to the latest definitions, and unlike some other security applications it doesn’t slow down or intrude on your PC in any way.

Malwarebytes is a site dedicated to fighting malware. Malwarebytes has developed a variety of tools that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. When your computer becomes infected, Malwarebytes can provide the needed assistance to remove the infection and restore the machine back to optimum performance.

You can download the latest version of Malwarebytes straight from their website here

For information on how Boundary IT Services can help to ensure your systems are up to date & protected from the latest threats see Monitoring & Support.

Microsoft Patches for March 2010

Boundary — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:26:39 +0000

Microsoft is planning a quiet Patch Tuesday this month: Just two bulletins with patches for eight security vulnerabilities.

According to Redmond’s Advance Notification, the vulnerabilities affect the Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office productivity suite.

Both bulletins are rated “important” because of the risk compromising the confidentiality, integrity or availability of user data.

Microsoft is recommending that Windows and Office users review its Advance Notification webpage and prepare to deploy the bulletins as soon as possible.

Customers should note that both bulletins will address issues that would require a user to open a specially crafted file. There are no network based attack vectors.

The patches will be released on March 9, 2009 around 11AM EST.

Microsoft Patches for February 2010

Boundary — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:09:39 +0000

Microsoft today released 13 security bulletins with fixes for 26 vulnerabilities affecting Windows and Office users and warned customers to pay special attention to a slew of flaws that can be trivially exploited by malware miscreants.

The company urged customers to prioritize and deploy four updates because of the “critical” severity rating and the fact that “consistent exploit code” is likely within the next 30 days.

Microsoft to release emergency IE patch – Jan 2010

Boundary — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:42:47 +0000

Microsoft has started dropping broad hints that an emergency patch for Internet Explorer will be released very soon to counter targeted attacks and the publication of exploit code for a “browse and you’re owned” vulnerability in its flagship Web browser.

The out-of-band update will be released once the company is satisfied that it has been properly tested against all affected versions of Windows. This could happen as early as this weekend.

Microsoft Patches for January 2010

Boundary — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:47:04 +0000

The first Microsoft patch for 2010 is out, providing cover for a solitary vulnerability in the way Windows handles EOT (Embedded OpenType) fonts.

The update is rated “critical” but Microsoft says there is a low likelihood of exploitation on its newer operating systems.

The vulnerability, which was discovered by Google security engineer Tavis Ormandy, is a remote code execution issue in the way that the Microsoft Windows Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine decompresses specially crafted EOT fonts.

Because Microsoft considers this a very difficult vulnerability to exploit on most operating systems, it is rated “critical” only for Windows 2000.

However, it’s important to note that Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 are all affected by this flaw.

Microsoft Patches for December 2009

Boundary — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:20:44 +0000

Microsoft today shipped six bulletins with patches for a total of 12 documented security vulnerabilities in a wide range of widely deployed software products. Three of the six bulletins are rated

Microsoft Patches for November 2009

Boundary — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:19:11 +0000

As part of its scheduled batch of patches for November, Microsoft today issued six security bulletins with fixes for a total of 15 vulnerabilities affecting its Windows and Office product lines.

Three of the six bulletins are rated

Are you paying too much for your IT Support?

Boundary — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:11:38 +0000

Every company now depends on its IT Systems for the day to day operation of the business. From the availability of reliable internet and email access, having the tools to be able to communicate effectively with your customers and suppliers right through to ensuring that your critical data is being securely backed up.

But how much should you be paying to a support company to keep your IT running smoothly? Most of the new customers who have taken out a support contract with Boundary IT in recent months have been staggered by how much they are saving each month, and how with a little TLC their systems run smoothly & require hardly any maintenance.

Small businesses often fall into the trap of paying an IT Consultant by the hour to manage their network. This is a blank cheque, and many hours can be spent diagnosing the simplest of issues, and can ultimately cost your business thousands of pounds with very little to show for it.

As a rough guide, a small business with a single server for email, file & backup in house should something in the region of:

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Microsoft Patches for October 2009 – 13 critical

Boundary — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:05:16 +0000

Microsoft is planning a bumper Patch Tuesday next week