Microsoft rolled out a patch for critical Internet Explorer 8 0-day
May 12, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Microsoft has rolled out a patch (a one click fix) for the effects that the IE 8 zero day vulnerability has in the watering hole attacks out there. Taking intro consideration that a Metasploit module that is taking advantage of this vulnerability got released, it is just a matter of time before this exploit will be embedded in other harmful exploit... [Read more ...]
Fake AV trying to pose as Microsoft
May 3, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under News
Cyber criminals are still trying to pose as Microsoft and try to fool users and make them think their computer needs urgently an antivirus software. Webroot analysts have found out an active spamming campaign that involves some websites that present a Microsoft Security Essentials like warning: “There are a number of ways to figure out that this... [Read more ...]
Microsoft launches optional two-step authentication
April 20, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under News
Microsoft has shared that they will improve the Microsoft account and this upgrade will enable an optional two-step verification feature. “More than a year ago, we began bringing two-step verification for certain critical activities, like editing credit cards and subscriptions atcommerce.microsoft.com and xbox.com, or accessing files on another... [Read more ...]
Microsoft will release in December five critical bulletins
December 8, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for December 2012 contains seven bulletins; five critical and two important. Bulletin 1 adversely affects Internet Explorer 9 & 10, but not 6, 7, and 8, which is unusual. On IE9, it fluctuates from being rated moderate to critical depending on the platform. Since it is a browser vulnerability this... [Read more ...]
Toshiba Satellite P875 Atheros Bluetooth Driver 1.0.12 for Windows 7 x64
December 4, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under Bluetooth
The package provides the installation files for Toshiba Satellite P875 Atheros Bluetooth Filter Driver Package. This driver is needed to enable bluetooth on your WLAN-combo-card. Performance PROCESSOR* Intel® Core™ i5-3210M Processor OPERATING SYSTEM* Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), SP1 GRAPHICS ENGINE* Mobile Intel® HD Graphics Memory... [Read more ...]
Dangerous Windows 8 key generators spread in the wild
November 28, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
Customers who are desperate to try out the new Windows 8 but are not interested in buying it should be cautious if searching for bootlegged duplicates or supposed key generators online, Trend Micro told. The security organization’s scientists have already uncovered two unique malware appearing as Microsoft Windows 8 key generator applications,... [Read more ...]
Blackhole contributes to a black month for malware
November 20, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
In October, GFI Software threat researchers uncovered a large number of Blackhole exploits disguised as Windows licenses (just prior to the release of Windows 8), Facebook account verification emails, Skype voicemail notifications, and spam messages. “The Blackhole exploit kit is one of the biggest dangers that internet users face because it is... [Read more ...]
Introducing Windows 8 free ebook
November 15, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
Get a start evaluating Window 8—under the guidance of an Windows expert who’s worked extensively with this software since the preview releases. Founded on final, release-to-manufacturing (RTM) software, this ebook introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based insights demonstrating how to plan for, implement, and maintain Windows... [Read more ...]
Microsoft released six updates, four are critical
November 14, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under Windows 7 patches
It is the second week of November – time for our monthly software updates from Microsoft and increasingly from other vendors. Microsoft is publishing six updates this month, which brings the total year-to-date number to 76. That means we will stay well below the 100 number for the year, which has been reached in both in 2011 and 2010 – definitely... [Read more ...]
Google released 23 Patches and 14 Security Flaws for Chrome
November 11, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under Browser
Google recently published edition 23 of its Chrome web browser, patching two weaknesses for Mac users and 12 vulnerabilites for Windows. “Six of the vulnerabilities fixed by Google are rated as high and the rest of the bugs are either medium or low severity,” according to Threatpost’s Dennis Fisher. “Both of the Mac-specific... [Read more ...]
SniffPass v1.13 – Password Monitoring Software
November 7, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under Sniffers
Description for SniffPass v1.13 SniffPass is a little password monitoring software that listens to your network, capture the passwords that pass through your network adapter, and display them on the screen instantly. SniffPass can capture the passwords of the following Protocols: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, FTP, and HTTP (basic authentication passwords). You... [Read more ...]
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 8.0 Beta released
November 6, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit’s new features help you assess the readiness of your network for deploying Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. You can join the MAP 8.0 Beta here. In the latest version of the toolkit you can find hardware and infrastructure readiness assessments to organize your deployment of Windows 8 and Windows... [Read more ...]
Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P (rev. 1.3) Bios F3
November 3, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under Bios
Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD3P (rev. 1.3) Bios F3 Fixes: - Support GIGABYTE TouchBIOS - Support Intel Smart Response (Note: Please install the latest IRST version: 10.5.0.1027 or above) CPU Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors... [Read more ...]
Windows 8 exploit for sale
November 3, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
It’s not even a week since Microsoft released its long awaited Windows 8, with new and improved security features, and French bug hunters from VUPEN Security have declared that they have created an exploit for the new OS from Microsoft that takes advantage of some zero-day flaws: In the light of the events, the tweet that shares VUPEN... [Read more ...]
Recent Windows 8 reactions and plans
November 2, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
PC Helps finished a Windows 8 survey planned to measure reactions and plans to migrate to Windows 8. More than 500 IT managers from US-based companies with 500 employees or more, across a range of industries, took the survey and a majority of the respondents (70%) were from companies with 2,500 or more employees. Key findings: 70% of respondents... [Read more ...]
