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The fairest and most definite browser comparison
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20061103/fair-browser-review/ In the article, they write: "I have concluded the best browser in the world is, printbrowser(); Internet Explorer 7 on Windows" Now, I have to agree, IE 7 ROCKS!
The blog comments now work with all browsers on all the myITforum.com blogs
Ladies and Gentlemen of all ages… The blog comments now work with all browsers on all the myITforum.com blogs.
December Security Bulletins
Today Microsoft released the following Security Bulletins: Bulletin Summary: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms05-Dec.mspx Critical Bulletins: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (905915) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms05-054.mspx Important Bulletins: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (908523) http://www.microsoft...
Did you miss myITforum.com?
Michael Wood seems to have really missed myITforum.com. Now, sit back and enjoy the show, because myITforum.com, Inc. is going… Ha!! Sorry, can’t let the cat out yet. I’ll just say, Rod has some BIG plans for myITforum.com, Inc.
Microsoft Online Virtual Labs
If you haven't had a chance to try out the online labs - you should. It beats building these systems and they get updated regularly so there is always something new to try. Plus, there are two places you can go, on the TechNet virtual labs , most technologies are covered including ISA, SQL Server, MBSA, WSUS, Active Directory, SMS, Live Communication Server, RMS... and the list just keeps going. And...
The Firefox Jubilee
Microsoft Monitor: The Firefox Jubilee Firefox downloads had topped 100 million. Now that it is becoming more popular, we will see if it is "more secure" or "less secure" than IE...since the popularity is increasing, then so will the "hacking" against it because it is a bigger target. If it does "outfox" the hackers, then I'll have to tell Chris he made a good choice...but I'm not betting on it.
Free Microsoft Support
The Industry Insiders : Free Microsoft Support Free Microsoft Support Blake Handler has posted a HUGE list of resources for Free Microsoft Support. Thanks Blake!!
Microsoft Security Advisory (909444): Various Issues After Installing Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 on Systems That Have Non-default File Permissions
Microsoft Security Advisory (909444): Various Issues After Installing Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 on Systems That Have Non-default File Permissions Microsoft Security Advisory (909444) Various Issues After Installing Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-051 on Systems That Have Non-default File Permissions Published: October 14, 2005
Nintendo DS Trojan
Hot on the heels of the first PSP trojan, we've today learned about the first trojan for Nintendo DS handheld gaming console. This simple trojan, known as "DSBrick" overwrites critical memory areas, preventing the console from booting. Homebrewn software can be run only on modified DS units, so this is not going to be a big issue. Apparently the trojan has been distributed in as r0mloader.zip and taihen...
Microsoft Hotfixes posted as of 10-02-2005
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906600 The fixes that are included in Office 2003 Service Pack 2 that require a registry key http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=906460 Issues that are fixed in Access 2003 by Office 2003 Service Pack 2 http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=893665 Creating and opening ASP.NET projects in Visual Studio .NET http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=902630 Descriptions from DESC...
Do you use Firefox because of Security??
» Is the Firefox honeymoon over? Firefox not only has more vulnerabilities per month than Internet Explorer, but it is now surpassing Internet Explorer for the number of exploits available for public download in recent months. Here is a break down of recent vulnerabilities: Month Firefox 1.x Vulnerabilities IE 6.x Vulnerabilities Sept 2005 1 0 Aug 2005 0 4 July 2005 10 1 June 2005 2 1 May 2005 3 1...
IE7 Security in Brief
The IE Blog team posted an excellent article on IE7 Security in Brief Great read.
USB Devices Can Crack Windows
USB Devices Can Crack Windows Vulnerabilities in USB drivers for Windows could allow an attacker to take control of locked workstations using a specially programmed Universal Serial Bus device, according to an executive from SPI Dynamics, which discovered the security hole. The buffer-overflow vulnerabilities could enable an attacker to circumvent Windows security and gain administrative access to...
Microsoft Update Client Setup
I went to http://update.microsoft.com initially and was not able to see any of the Office, Exchange, or any of the non-Windows XP updates. Now that I followed the following steps, I can see the new Microsoft Updates. I was seeing the new version 6, just not all the other Product Updates. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/microsoftupdate/default.mspx To get the new Windows Update setup correctly...
THE LEGAL RISK OF LINUX ON THE DESKTOP
Manufacturing Business Technology THE LEGAL RISK OF LINUX ON THE DESKTOP In May 2003, the SCO Group sent a letter to 1,500 large companies around the world warning them that using Linux could amount to a violation of the intellectual property rights it holds on the Unix operating system. Unix, like Linux, is provided by suppliers such as IBM, which SCO also sued for related trade secret violations...
On April 12, 2005, the Microsoft Security Response Center is planning to release
On April 12, 2005 , the Microsoft Security Response Center is planning to release: • 5 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security updates is Critical. Some of these updates will require a restart. These updates will be detectable using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA). • 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting...
Home Policy
I've been trying to come up with a Home Policy usage so I can ensure that people that are either connecting via RAS or VPN have all the latest Windows updates and Antivirus with up-to-date virus definitions. However, this seems to be getting difficult to get proper backing from Management and getting the wording correct so it makes sense and allows us to ensure we are secure. Does anyone have a policy...
IE7 is COMING!!
I got this in a blog today. ( http://bink.nu/?CategoryID=11 ) Everyone who said there was going to be no IE7 is now.. wrong. This letter was delilvered to Featured Community Site Owners today: Featured Community Site Owners, Today at RSA, Bill Gates talked about Internet Explorer 7. As the guy responsible for IE, I wanted to say a couple of things about it. First, some basics: we’re committing to deliver...
MS05-005: Vulnerability in Microsoft Office XP could lead to Buffer Overrun (873352)
MS05-005: Vulnerability in Microsoft Office XP could lead to Buffer Overrun (873352) This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately reported vulnerability that could allow an attacker to run code on the affected system. The vulnerability is documented in the Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin. Source: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-005.mspx
February Security Bulletins
Security Bulletin MS05-004 Maximum severity: Important ( What is maximum severity ? ) Update number: 887219 ( What is an update number? ) Supported software affected: • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 (all versions) • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 Service Pack 3 (SP3) and SP2 Technical bulletin: ASP.NET Path Validation Vulnerability (887219) Security Bulletin MS05-006 Maximum severity: Moderate Update...
On 8 February 2005 the Microsoft Security Response Center is planning to release:
On 8 February 2005 the Microsoft Security Response Center is planning to release: - 9 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The greatest aggregate, maximum severity rating for these security updates is Critical. Some of these updates will require a restart. - 1 Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft SharePoint Services and Office. The greatest aggregate, maximum severity...
Microsoft To Release Virus Removal Tool Today
Microsoft To Release Virus Removal Tool Today Starting today, Microsoft will provide Windows customers with Malicious Software Removal Tools. Microsoft's new tool named "Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool" is an extension of the previous tools that Microsoft have released. Over the past year or two Microsoft have released removal tools for viruses such as Blaster. Like McAfees Stinger...
Microsoft's anti-spyware
Microsoft's latest security service--this time to provide anti-spyware to customers--could put the software giant in a bit of a pickle if the company decides to charge for the protection Last week, the software giant announced it had launched a beta program for the public to test its recently acquired spyware-proofing software. While the company has been coy about whether it will charge for the service...
