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Microsoft patches 'Sons of Duqu' flaws

Microsoft has patched a number of software flaws that could have led to information-stealing attacks by Duqu malware,... Read more

9 May, 2012

Microsoft patches critical Remote Desktop Protocol flaw

Businesses using Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol should patch a vulnerability that could allow hackers into a business system without authentication, security professionals have said Read more

14 March, 2012 by Tom Espiner

Microsoft patches critical holes in IE and .NET

In its Patch Tuesday update, the company has plugged holes in Internet Explorer that could allow an attacker to take control of a computer, as well as fixing a vulnerability in .NET and Silverlight Read more

12 October, 2011 by Elinor Mills

Microsoft patches holes to stop malicious email

The company has issued fixes for 11 holes, including one that closes a hole that attacker could use to send malicious emails through Word Read more

10 November, 2010 by Elinor Mills

Microsoft patches critical Stuxnet hole

The company has released a security advisory on Patch Tuesday alerting users to vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, including one that can be exploited by the Stuxnet worm Read more

15 September, 2010 by Elinor Mills

Critical Windows bug patched, but Duqu flaw remains

...a big worm." For more on this ZDNet UK-selected story, see Microsoft patches critical Windows bug, but not Duqu flaw on CNET News Read more

9 November, 2011 by Elinor Mills

Microsoft fixes CSS exploit in Patch Tuesday update

...normal release cycle. For more on this ZDNet UK-selected story, see Microsoft patches Windows, IE on CNET News. Get the latest technology news and... Read more

9 February, 2011 by Josh Lowensohn

Microsoft releases patches for Windows holes

...for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, as part of Patch Tuesday. Microsoft patches critical holes in Windows. Credit: Microsoft "We are not aware of... Read more

12 January, 2011 by Elinor Mills

Why I still hate Windows

...Windows 2000 server (running Service Pack 3 and all of the latest Microsoft patches): - Sometimes when logging on, the Windows blue background will come up... Read more

9 July, 2010

Microsoft's latest patches: What you need to know

Redmond recently released some 'critical' patches - we take a closer look at what they are and how critical they are Read more

14 January, 2005 by John McCormick

Microsoft patches critical hole in Windows kernel

...the first to publicly post exploit code." For the full story, see Microsoft patches critical hole in Windows kernel on CNET News Read more

11 November, 2009 by Elinor Mills

Microsoft patches win industry trust

...who asked to remain anonymous, said that over the past nine months Microsoft patches have not caused any problems with existing applications: "Historically, in my... Read more

1 April, 2004 by Munir Kotadia

Microsoft patches fail infected Windows users

The company's April security updates will not install if it detects a user's machine as being infected with the Alureon rootkit Read more

19 April, 2010 by Martin Gaston

Microsoft patches Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

The company has released plugs for 10 flaws in the web browser, including one exploited publicly that could cause a complete takeover Read more

31 March, 2010 by Elinor Mills

Microsoft patches 26 Windows, Office holes

This month's Patch Tuesday update addresses vulnerabilities in DirectShow, SMB Protocol, ActiveX, Windows Shell Handler and 32-bit Windows Read more

10 February, 2010 by Elinor Mills

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