Security & Privacy


Microsoft Updates Security Compliance Manager Tool

Microsoft has issued an update to its Security Compliance Manager tool, which helps IT pros set security policies for some Microsoft software.

Microsoft Releases Record 15 Security Patches for August

Microsoft rolled out 14 fixes in its August security update Tuesday, bringing the total for the month to 15.

Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Patch for Windows Shortcut Flaw

Microsoft issued a "critical" out-of-band patch Monday for its previously disclosed Windows Shell vulnerability.

Microsoft Releases Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 Beta

Microsoft has released a beta of its latest client protection software for enterprises.

Faronics Anti Virus Integrates with Deep Freeze

Faronics has released a new anti-virus application. Faronics Anti-Virus provides anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-rootkit security. The program also provides e-mail protection with native support for Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows Mail, and other e-mail programs.

New Beta of Microsoft Security Essentials Released

Microsoft has launched the latest beta of its free antivirus software, Microsoft Security Essentials.

Windows Zero-Day Advisory Issued on USB Drives

Microsoft issued a security advisory Friday about a Windows vulnerability associated with shortcut icons on USB drives.

Automated Workaround for Windows Shell Flaw Released

Microsoft has added an automated means to address a zero-day Windows Shell vulnerability described in a security advisory released late last week.

Report: Spam Dominates E-Mail, Grows 14 Percent in 2010

The volume of e-mail and Web threats continues increasing, and United States-based servers are hosting more than twice as much malicious code as the next two contenders combined, according to a new security report.

Contact Management System Adds Notifications to Social Networking Sites

Relatrix has released an update to its EZCommunicator online contact management platform aimed at facilitating communication between school district community members, extending the reach of notifications to popular social networking sites.

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