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10月13日 First set of Security Updates available for Windows 7Windows 7 users, make sure your automatic updates feature in Windows Update is turned on, Microsoft released its routine set of updates for Windows today which is done every second Tuesday of the month.
Downloads: Windows 7 32 Bit here For other versions of Windows affected: Windows XP 32-bit (733KB), Windows XP 64-bit (1.1MB), Windows Server 2003 32-bit (684KB), Windows Server 2003 64-bit (1.1MB), Windows Server 2003 for Itanium (1.6MB), Windows Vista 32-bit (1.4MB), Windows Vista 64-bit (2.1MB), Windows Server 2008 32-bit (1.4MB), Windows Server 2008 64-bit (2.1MB), Windows Server 2008 for Itanium (2.4MB) Another set of updates for Windows 7 are Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (973525):
Learn more here Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Windows Live Tags: Clubhouse, story, Windows 7, Security, Updates, Downloads, Protect, Windows Update, Microsoft, Patch Tuesday, 32 bit, 64 bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, ActiveX 6月17日 Update x2: Introducing 'Microsoft Security Essentials'Has a nice ring to it, don't? Yesterday I blogged about an early leak of what appeared to be Microsoft's forthcoming AntiVirus and AntiSpyware technology, code named 'Morro'. That build has now been confirmed as rather old with the release (leak) of a new build carrying the said to be official brand name "Microsoft Security Essentials'. Arstechnica's One Microsoft Way blog provides a thorough gallery of screenshots detailing everything from setup to working in a much slicker UI than what we saw yesterday.
Microsoft Security Essentials Learn more here What I find most surprising yet very welcoming about Security Essentials is the size of the installer, ranging from 3 to 7 MBs depending on which Windows platform you install it on. I honestly hope Microsoft provides a single 32 and 64 bit installer instead of the array of installers for XP, XP x64, Vista x64, Vista x86. The interface looks clean, easy to use and navigate. If it works as good as it looks, then I will gladly replace my Symantec EndPoint subscription. It is not known whether Security Essentials will come bundled with Windows 7, but I personally wouldn't mind as I believe just like other functionality that has been consumed by operating system's over the years, security technology such as Antivirus and AntiSpyware should be a fundamental part of the OS. Did I mention how small in size the installer is too? I can't wait to test this utility! I hope the Windows Live Team includes this in the next version of Windows Live Essentials too since it would complete the suites focus on providing a end to end set of experiences for consumers. Mary Jo Foley of ZDNET's All About Microsoft blog provides some further details about Microsoft Security Essentials and its availability, click here to learn more. Meanwhile, Ed Bott of ZDNET's Microsoft Report has an early preview of the software here PC Magazine also has an early review of Microsoft Security Essentials here Update: Elinor Mills of CNET's Security blog notes that the beta of Microsoft Security Essentials will be made available next week, June 23rd. Related Microsoft's Antivirus solution of to-'morro' Windows Live Tags: Clubhouse, Story, Windows 7, Security, Windows Vista, OneCare, Windows Live, Antivirus, AntiSpyware, Windows Defender, Morro, Microsoft, Windows XP, 2009, Symantec, Norton, McAfee, Security Center, Action Center, Microsoft Security Essentials, Arstechnica, Neowin, Ryan Rhea, Emil Protalinski 6月16日 Microsoft's Antivirus solution of to-'morro'Neowin has a nice scoop on the next generation of Antivirus and Antispyware technology that Microsoft plans to make available to Windows XP, Vista and 7 customers in the near future for free. An anonymous tipster provided the folks at Neowin with some screenshots of 'Microsoft Morro' (which is most likely the code name), showing what looks like a hybrid version of Microsoft's current AntiSpyware utility 'Windows Defender'.
Microsoft 'Morro' Read the entire article here Back in 2005 Microsoft launched its Windows Live OneCare security service (once codenamed 'A1') which included a variety of utilities such as Antivirus, AntiSpyware (Windows Defender), Backup capabilities and PC maintenance tools such as Defragger and Disk Cleanup. Version 1 was released in May 2006, version 1.5 October 2006, version 2 November 2007 and the latest version 2.5 in July of 2008. Most of these technologies have since been consumed by the Windows operating system or integrated into the Windows Live Essentials suite. Microsoft announced that Windows Live OneCare would be discontinued in June 2009. Windows Live Tags: Clubhouse, Story, Windows 7, Security, Windows Vista, OneCare, Windows Live, Antivirus, AntiSpyware, Windows Defender, Morro, Microsoft, Windows XP, 2009, Symantec, Norton, McAfee, Security Center, Action Center 3月11日 Security Update for Windows 7 BETA - (KB958690)
Learn more here Download for Windows 7 32-bit here Download for Windows 7 64-bit here This security update also applies to previous releases of Windows including: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, and Server 2008. Learn more here Previously: Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 Application Compatibility updates 3月3日 New Antivirus Support for Windows 7: Panda Antivirus Pro 2009For those of you running Windows 7, you might notice you are limited to what has been recommended by the OS so far. A number of well known brands such as Kaspersky (which I am using), AVG, McAfee and Symantec all have supported utilities for Windows 7, now you can add another to the list:
Learn more here Resources: 10月23日 Critical Security Update for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003/2008, Vista and Windows 7 Pre-BETAMicrosoft released an update to that fixes a vulnerability in current and future versions of Windows. The vulnerability can be remotely exploited by malware. Microsoft advises every Windows user / Administrator to update their machines, every currently supported Windows version is affected, so: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 Core Installation. An interesting note I found out is that this vulnerability also affects the Windows 7 Pre-Beta build Microsoft is expected to hand out to PDC 2008 Attendees next week. Quote: This vulnerability was reported after the release of Windows 7 Pre-Beta. Customers running Windows 7 Pre-Beta are encouraged to download and apply the update to their systems. On Windows 7 Pre-Beta systems, the vulnerable code path is only accessible to authenticated users. This vulnerability is not liable to be triggered if the attacker is not authenticated, and therefore would be rated Important. So get patching!
Technorati tags: Security, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Microsoft, Vulnerability, Malware, Windows Update, Patches, Fixes, PDC 2008, Exploit 6月28日 Security Updates for Windows VistaMicrosoft released nine important security updates for Vista yesterday. Here is a list of whats included:
Update for Windows Vista (KB931836)
Update for Windows Vista (KB935652) Update for Windows Vista (KB937077) Update for Windows Vista (KB937123) Update for Windows Vista (KB938637) Update for Windows Vista (KB929824) Update for Windows Vista (KB930627) Update for Windows Vista (KB935855)
Technorati tags: Security, Windows Update, x86, x64, 32-bit, 64-bit, Vista, Operating Systems, Internet Explorer 6月13日 Security Tips for June 2007These security tips and solutions are adapted from this months Microsoft Newsletter: Security for home computer users. Volume 4, Number 6 - June 12, 2007.
How to recognize "spoofed" Web sites According to the May 29 issue of Computerworld, the number of spoofed Web sites--fake Web sites that look like legitimate sites but are designed to steal your personal information--nearly tripled between March and April. The best way to help protect yourself? Verify that the site you're visiting is secure and authentic using these techniques.
Security updates
Security updates for June 12, 2007
For technical details or for IT professionals: For all others: If you work in a connected office environment, your IT department will keep your computer up to date. Protect your computer Signs of spyware: Are you being watched? Are you seeing pop-up ads, strange settings, or unfamiliar downloads on your computer? Know the symptoms of spyware and make sure that you're not being watched. Does your operating system have protection built in? Many fundamental computer security features are integrated in the latest versions of Windows. Here's how to find out if your operating system has protection built in. Protect yourself
Help! A spammer has hijacked my e-mail address Have you received spam that appears to come from your own e-mail address? Here's how to prevent spammers from hijacking your e-mail address, starting by using the built-in spam filtering tools in all Microsoft e-mail programs. How to prevent Trojans from taking over your computer With new malicious Trojan-horse programs appearing on the Internet all the time, it's important to follow these best practices to help keep your computer safe. Protect your family
Help protect yourself when downloading music A recent study found that online music sites pose the biggest security threat to computers. If you or your kids visit such sites, take these steps before you download anything. Set time limits on your kids' computer use Learn how Parental Controls in the Windows Vista operating system help you control how long your kids can use the computer. Security resources • RSS feed: Get new security information delivered to you • Support for your home computer security issues • Worldwide computer security information
Technorati tags: Security, Microsoft, Windows Vista, Vista, Operating Systems, Spam, Antivirus, Spyware, AntiSpyware, Windows Defender, Windows Live OneCare, Parental Controls 3月28日 Updates for Windows VistaFrom ActiveWin Quote: Install this update to resolve an issue where an error message is received when placing a Windows Vista system into a sleep state while a PPP connection is active. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms. Also available:
Thanks to Jonathan Tigner
Technorati tags: Windows Vista, x86, x64, Vista, Windows Mail, Junk E-mail, RAW, Canon, Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program, Apple iPod 3月8日 How to Ease Your Daylight Savings Time TransitionFrom Microsoft TechNET Quote What time will your organization's computers think it is on Sunday? Or, more important, will everyone's Outlook calendars be in sync on Monday morning? The United States Energy Policy Act of 2005 goes into effect on March 11 and unless certain updates are applied, the time zone settings for your computers' and handheld devices' system clocks may be incorrect during the four-week period affected by the change. To get the updates and learn how to apply them, the Microsoft Daylight Saving Time Help and Support Center is the place to start. There you can find a rundown of all products affected by DST. You can also participate in webcasts and technical chats geared to help you apply the updates. These updates have been released through a combination of channels including Microsoft Customer Support Services (CSS), hot fixes incorporated in Knowledge Base articles, Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and the Microsoft Download Center. Also check out Microsoft IT Deployment Guidance to learn about the Microsoft internal best practices on easing the DST transition. Available DST updates for Windows:
Support and Troubleshooting Support News •Daylight Saving Time Help and Support Center How-to Articles •How to address daylight saving time by using the Exchange Calendar Update Tool •How to prepare SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2000 for changes to daylight saving time in 2007 Knowledge Base Articles •Update for daylight saving time changes in 2007 for Exchange 2003 Service Pack 1 •February 2007 cumulative time zone update for Microsoft Windows operating systems •Preparing for Daylight Saving Time changes in 2007 Update your Windows Mobile powered device now You can't deny it-spring is on the way! And this year, along with the sunshine and warmer weather, comes Daylight Saving Time. Due to Congress's Energy Policy Act, you'll need to remind your Windows Mobile® powered device that clocks will be set forward sooner than usual this year. Make sure your device doesn't fall behind by updating its software now.
Technorati tags: Daylight Saving Time, DST, Windows Update, Cumulative Time Zone Update, Windows Mobile, Exchange Server, SQL Server, Office Outlook. 2月6日 Windows Live OneCare Not Living up to its nameFrom News.com Quote: "Microsoft's own antivirus software, Live OneCare, is unable to fully protect Vista users against viruses, and one of security firm McAfee's antivirus software packages also fails to protect users, according to independent research released Friday. Security news Web site Virus Bulletin, backed by a team of security researchers based in Oxfordshire, U.K., tested 15 antivirus software packages used by businesses and designed specifically for Vista, Microsoft's newest operating system. The packages were released to businesses two months ago." Read the rest here I am afraid I have to agree, OneCare is just not ready for prime time. In fact, I had to uninstall OneCare just to save my XP computer from certain damnation. So I installed the latest Norton 360 beta on Vista x86 and scanned my XP partition, which removed numerous Viruses and Spyware programs from the system. Malicous software which Live OneCare failed to find, regardless it's a suite of AV, AntiSpyware and backup, it just did not offer the level of security I was anticipating. I would preferrably stick with well known and well tested solutions from third party vendors such as Symantec and McAfee.
Technorati tags: Antivirus, AntiSpyware, Virus, Spyware, Windows Live OneCare, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Norton 360 Beta, McAfee, Symantec, eTrust 1月3日 Norton 360 Beta with Windows Vista RTM Support
Norton 360 is a comprehensive consumer security solution that offers a full circle of protection and eliminates the need to purchase and manage multiple products.
Norton 360 System Requirements
Minimum Hardware Requirements
REQUIRED FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS
Important: Norton Ghost and Norton Save and Restore can coexist with Norton 360. However, if you have any other existing Norton products running, such as Norton Internet Security or Norton AntiVirus, you'll need to uninstall those products to participate in the beta. After the beta test period, be sure to reinstall your Norton products so you'll continue to have Norton's award-winning protection. Learn more at: http://www.symantec.com/norton360beta Resources:
Technorati tags: Windows Security, PC Protection, Internet Threats, Windows Vista, Security, Norton, Symantec, Norton 360 2月14日 Gates sees end to passwords in sightFrom News.com
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"SAN JOSE, Calif.--For years, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has had his sights set on the password as the weak link in the computer security chain.
Now, with Windows Vista, Gates feels he finally has the right weapons to supplant the password as a means of verifying who is who on computers and over the Internet. The new operating system, due later this year, introduces a concept called InfoCards that gives users a better way to manage the plethora of Internet login names and passwords as well as lets third parties help in the verification process. Vista will also make it easier to log on to PCs using something stronger than a password alone, such as a smart card." Read the rest here 1月15日 Security Update for Windows Vista December CTP (KB912919)From Microsoft Downloads
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A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. Overview A remote code execution security issue has been identified in the Graphics Rendering Engine that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Please download the patch here 1月5日 WMF: Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance NotificationFrom Microsoft Technet
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Important Information for Thursday 5 January 2006 Microsoft announced that it would release a security update to help protect customers from exploitations of a vulnerability in the Windows Meta File (WMF) area of code in the Windows operating system on Tuesday, January 2, 2006, in response to malicious and criminal attacks on computer users that were discovered last week. Microsoft will release the update today on Thursday, January 5, 2006, earlier than planned. Microsoft originally planned to release the update on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 as part of its regular monthly release of security bulletins, once testing for quality and application compatibility was complete. However, testing has been completed earlier than anticipated and the update is ready for release. In addition, Microsoft is releasing the update early in response to strong customer sentiment that the release should be made available as soon as possible. Microsoft’s monitoring of attack data continues to indicate that the attacks are limited and are being mitigated both by Microsoft’s efforts to shut down malicious Web sites and with up-to-date signatures form anti-virus companies. The security update will be available at 2:00 pm PT as MS06-001. More information here 11月9日 Security Updates for Windows Vista and Internet Explorer 7From Microsoft Connect
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 BETA 1
Microsoft Windows Vista BETA 1
I am not sure, but you might not be able to access these updates unless you are a Windows Vista BETA Technical Tester or MSDN Subscriber.
Update: These security updates apply only to the official Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1 and Windows Vista Beta 1 builds (build version 5112 for each). You do not need to install this update if you have already installed one of the more recent Windows Vista builds that are available from the Windows Vista/IE 7 beta downloads page on the Connect site (the latest is build 5231). More specific details on the issue and fix, as well as detailed installation instructions, can be found in the release notes that are included in the downloads for these security updates. From Neowin New name flap for Microsoft -- but this time its legal right is clearFrom Seattle PI
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"Microsoft Corp. has a new name for its anti-spyware program, and unlike some of its choices for other products, there's no question this time about whether it has the right to use the moniker.
But the software developer who signed over that right isn't happy about the way Microsoft secured it. Late last week, the company announced that it would begin using the name "Windows Defender" for the anti-spyware program that it plans to offer as part of its flagship PC operating system. That was a surprise to Adam Lyttle, a 22-year-old developer from Adelaide, Australia, who developed a program of the same name for preventing online sites from making unwanted changes in a computer's settings. Read the rest here I guess this is the part where you say "all your bases belong to me!" 10月7日 FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client ProtectionFrom CNET
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Thursday's announcement of Microsoft's Client Protection software marks the company's long-anticipated entry into the market for desktop security products for businesses. Microsoft faces a tough battle as it competes with established players, including Symantec, McAfee and Trend Micro. Analysts have criticized Microsoft for being vague about its security product plans. The software maker said Thursday that over the past couple years, it has focused on securing its existing products and improving patching for customers. "Now the effort is shifting to deliver a new generation of security products," said Debby Fry Wilson, director of security engineering and communications. So what is Client Protection? We'll try to tackle that question below. What is Microsoft's new security software? Read the other questions and answers here 10月6日 Microsoft Enterprise Anti-Spyware Plans Take ShapeFrom eWeek
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"Microsoft moved a step closer to becoming a key player in the Internet security business with the announcement Thursday of a new enterprise-class anti-spyware product featuring technology to thwart viruses, worms and kernel rootkits.
The new offering, dubbed Microsoft Client Protection, will go into limited beta before year-end with a full rollout expected in 2006. Details on pricing and licensing are being kept under wraps. The announcement, which came during a meeting between chief executive Steve Ballmer and business partners in Munich, Germany, is the culmination of a year-long push by the world's largest software maker to take on entrenched security vendors in the anti-virus/anti-spyware business. Check out the Microsoft Presspass interview with Mike Nash about Client Protection here 7月21日 Microsoft Launches OneCare BetaFrom WinInformant
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"This week, Microsoft began sending out beta invites for its upcoming Windows OneCare Live product, an MSN service that will provide Windows XP users with managed antivirus, antispyware, a two-way firewall, data backup and restore capabilities, and other services. According to Microsoft representatives I spoke with last week, Windows OneCare is an extension of Windows that breaks beyond the boundaries of today's PC security products. "Windows OneCare is a subscription service that guarantees that customers will stay protected online," Dennis Bonsall, the Group Product Manager of the Microsoft Technology Care and Safety Group told me recently. "It automatically fixes the things that most often detract from user satisfaction when using Windows: Security, data protection, and PC performance." |
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