Microsoft released an out-of-cycle emergency patch for the Internet Explorer zero-day exploit that put computers at risk of Poison Ivy infections, a type of malware that can steal data or take remote control of PCs. Read more
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More Than 50% of Android Devices Need Software Patch, Security Firm Says
TechnoBuffalo By Todd Haselton on September 14, 2012 in Android, Security · over-half1. Duo Security recently published early results from its “X-Ray” report, which suggests that more than 50% of Android devices need a software patch to fix security issues. Duo … Unpatched vulnerabilities found in more than half of Android devices Over 50 percent Android devices vulnerable to hackers, malware: Duo Security |
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Dump Internet Explorer until Microsoft issues patch, security experts warn
PCWorld (blog) While Microsoft is working on a patch for the new IE exploit, the software maker is advising users to employ a multi-step workaround including downloading and installing a security toolkit, and setting your Internet security zone settings via Tools … Microsoft offers advice to deal with IE security bug Stop Using Internet Explorer Browser Until Security Flaw Fixed, Experts Warn Microsoft to Release Fix It Tool to Fight IE Zero-Day |
Microsoft has already stirred the pot in the security community, releasing details on the first Patch Tuesday of 2012 in an advance notification published last week.
Although the document gives off some scary numbers – its seven bulletins ties a previous high for January – a closer look shows that Microsoft may be redirecting its security strategy in light of success in 2011. Read more