Windows 98, ME users left vulnerable to WMF bug?
Microsoft on Thursday rushed out an update to address a serious security flaw in Windows. Patches are available for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, but Microsoft left out Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition.
Windows 98, ME users left vulnerable to WMF bug?
Windows 98, ME users left vulnerable to WMF bug?
Microsoft has released a Security Bulletin Summary for January 2006:
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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2006
Issued: January 05, 2006
Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=58471
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Summary:
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This advisory contains information about all security updates released this month. It is broken down by security bulletin severity.
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Title: Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for January 2006
Issued: January 05, 2006
Version Number: 1.0
Bulletin: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=58471
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Summary:
========
This advisory contains information about all security updates released this month. It is broken down by security bulletin severity.
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Norton Virus Definitions January 5, 2006
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Norton Virus Definitions January 5, 2006
Patch from Microsoft to fix a remote code execution security issue.
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Microsoft WMF Security Patch for Windows XP (64-bit) (912919)
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Microsoft WMF Security Patch for Windows XP (64-bit) (912919)
Patch from Microsoft to fix a remote code execution security issue.
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Microsoft WMF Security Patch for Windows XP (32-bit) (912919)
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Microsoft WMF Security Patch for Windows XP (32-bit) (912919)
Customers should expect regular bulletin next week, even though a fix for a Windows flaw will be rushed out.
Microsoft: 'Patch Tuesday' updates on the way
Microsoft: 'Patch Tuesday' updates on the way
At exactly 00:00 hours GMT, the Sober worm is programmed to launch a new wave of attacks. Whether or not it happens, anti-virus researches are preaching the 'be prepared' gospel.
Will the Sober Worm Spawn
Will the Sober Worm Spawn
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McAfee Virus SuperDAT Definitions Update 4668
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McAfee Virus SuperDAT Definitions Update 4668
The next variant of the Sober worm is set to attack computers already infected by previous versions of the malware at the stroke of midnight GMT as Jan. 5 turns into Jan. 6, according to European antivirus software vendors. Given that both Internet service providers and local police are closely monitoring Web sites likely to be used in the attack, security experts believe the hacker may choose not to engage in any malicious activity this time around.
Next Sober worm on the way
Next Sober worm on the way
Security researchers have logged over 70 variations on instant messages attempting to exploit the WMF vulnerability since the first were reported on Saturday.
Attempts to exploit WMF vulnerability by IM multiply
Attempts to exploit WMF vulnerability by IM multiply
Ilfak Guilanov explains why he created an unofficial Windows patch that is drawing rare backing from antivirus firms.
Beating Microsoft to the punch
Beating Microsoft to the punch
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Norton Virus Definitions January 4, 2006
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Norton Virus Definitions January 4, 2006
Microsoft is still working on a fix for a serious flaw in its OS, leaving people to face a week of increasingly sophisticated attacks.
Wait for Windows patch opens attack window
Wait for Windows patch opens attack window
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Norton Virus Definitions January 3, 2006
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Bitdefender latest virus definition.
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Bitdefender Virus Definitions January 3, 2006
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Bitdefender Virus Definitions January 3, 2006
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McAfee Virus SuperDAT Definitions Update 4665
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McAfee Virus SuperDAT Definitions Update 4665
The latest virus definitions for Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal and Lite.
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update January 3, 2006
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus Update January 3, 2006
Latest virus definitions for F-Secure Anti-Virus 5 and F-Secure Anti-Virus 4.
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F-Secure Virus Definitions January 3, 2006
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F-Secure Virus Definitions January 3, 2006
Standalone tool to scan for viruses, spyware, keyloggers and more.
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Microworld Antivirus Toolkit Utility 8.0.8
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Microworld Antivirus Toolkit Utility 8.0.8
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Norton Virus Definitions January 2, 2006
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Norton Virus Definitions January 2, 2006