News tagged with security patch

Microsoft offering defenses against Duqu virus

Microsoft on Friday was advising companies how to defend against infection by a Stuxnet-like Duqu virus.

Technology / Software

created Nov 04, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 3

JailBreakMe creator lands internship at Apple

A 19-year-old New York man who created a program that allows iPhone users to "jailbreak" the device to run unauthorized applications claims to have landed an internship at Apple.

Technology / Business

created Aug 27, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Microsoft patching IE hole used by China cyber spies

Microsoft said Tuesday it is working around the clock to patch an Internet Explorer 6 (IE 6) software hole through which China-based cyber spies attacked Google and other firms.

Technology / Software

created Jan 19, 2010 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Secure computers aren't so secure

(PhysOrg.com) -- Even well-defended computers can leak shocking amounts of private data. MIT researchers seek out exotic attacks in order to shut them down.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Oct 30, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (13) | comments 3

Microsoft releases security patch for Web browser

Microsoft released a security patch on Tuesday aimed at preventing hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in its Web browser, Internet Explorer.

Technology / Software

created Jul 29, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Microsoft warns of serious computer security hole

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. has taken the rare step of warning about a serious computer security vulnerability it hasn't fixed yet.

Technology / Software

created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (12) | comments 11