IT Brief UK - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Security vulnerabilities stories - Page 21

Story image
The perils of VoIP
Wed, 1st Dec 2010
#
apps
#
cloud services
#
hackers
You may be confident that your computer system is secure from intruders, but have you ever thought about your phones?.
Story image
Microsoft issues IE warning
Thu, 4th Nov 2010
#
microsoft
#
internet explorer
#
security vulnerabilities
Microsoft probes a critical flaw in all IE versions, allowing for potential remote attacks. Targeted exploits reported.
Story image
MS readies 49 security updates
Mon, 11th Oct 2010
#
microsoft
#
windows
#
security vulnerabilities
Microsoft to release a record 49 security updates this Tuesday, marking its largest ever Patch Tuesday to bolster Windows, IE, and more.
Story image
Wired for unified comms
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
#
smartphones
#
uc
#
firewalls
As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.
Story image
SharePoint vulnerability patch incoming
Fri, 4th Jun 2010
#
cybersecurity
#
microsoft
#
sharepoint
Microsoft to release a vital patch for SharePoint vulnerability by June 8, after Imperva reveals widespread risk since April.
Story image
Facebook bug exposes private chats
Fri, 7th May 2010
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
cdp
A Facebook bug exposed users' private chats via the profile preview feature, adding to the social media giant's ongoing privacy issues.
Story image
Another big Microsoft Patch Tuesday coming
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
#
microsoft
#
windows
#
security vulnerabilities
Microsoft's upcoming Patch Tuesday targets 25 vulnerabilities, with fixes for Windows and Office critical for user security.
Story image
New IE exploit detected
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
#
microsoft
#
internet explorer
#
security vulnerabilities
Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.
Story image
Another big Patch Tuesday
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
#
microsoft
#
security vulnerabilities
#
patching
Microsoft’s monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
Story image
Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
#
microsoft
#
internet explorer
#
security vulnerabilities
Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.
Story image
Google attack an inside job?
Wed, 20th Jan 2010
#
casb
#
cloud services
#
google
Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.
Story image
More Windows patches this week
Mon, 9th Nov 2009
#
microsoft
#
windows
#
security vulnerabilities
Microsoft to release critical security patches for Windows and Office, affecting various versions. Users to update on Wednesday.
Story image
October Windows updates available
Wed, 14th Oct 2009
#
microsoft
#
windows
#
security vulnerabilities
Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday, when it issues online updates for its operating systems, has set a new record this month.
Story image
Oops, I forgot to secure my phone system
Sat, 1st Nov 2008
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
breach prevention
A hacker breached the US Homeland Security Department's phone system in 2008, making USD $12,000 in calls. Is your PBX system secure? Most aren't.