The new GFI Cloud™ with Patch Management Functionality
May 3, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under News
GFI Software™ announced last week the addition of patch management capabilities to its ground-breaking, cloud-based platform for the delivery of services via a newly-enhanced, web-based user interface. Small to mid-sized businesses with time-pressed IT teams are already provided with robust antivirus and powerful network monitoring capabilities, as... [Read more ...]
90 percent of the game cracks and hacks deliver malware
April 19, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under News
For the developers of computer and online games this is a big business but for the gamers it is a serious finance loss, so it is not a surprise that a lot of gamers decide at some point to stop buying games and add-ons but instead they search to download game cracks, key generators, patches and they do that on torrents or other file sharing websites. According... [Read more ...]
The majority of corporate computers do not have critical software updates installed
April 19, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under News
87% of corporate machines do not have their critical software updates installed and that could be a threat for the business security, according to the data gathered by F-Secure from almost 200.000 workstations from around Europe. The majority of missing updates are the ones for Adobe Flash player, Java, Microsoft technologies, Open Office and Firefox. “From... [Read more ...]
Hackers will be on the rise in the next years
April 8, 2013 by Network Security
Filed under News
Veracode launched its yearly State of Software Security Report, such as analysis on software weeknesses trends as well as forecasts on how these faults could be utilized if they will be left unaddressed and what this could represent for organizations’ security experts. Studies suggest there will be a rise in daily online hackers. A simple search... [Read more ...]
6 Reasons to Use a Vulnerability Scanner
January 12, 2012 by Network Security
Filed under News
There’s an old adage that goes “knowledge is power”, and nowhere is that more true than in network security. Admins who know what is going on within their network – the paths data enters and leaves, the services that are accessible from the Internet, and where the holes are – find themselves in a much better position than the admins who just... [Read more ...]
Windows Security Updates and Patches – September2011
October 18, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Windows security updates and patches – september 2011 Works for: Microsoft Windows Category: Security Updates Requires: Windows Description: September 2011 Vulnerability in Windows Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2570947) Security Impact: Remote Code Execution Requirements: Windows XP SP3 Download here Requirements: Windows 7... [Read more ...]
Download Spiceworks Desktop 5.1
July 26, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Misc. Networking Tools
Organize and monitor software, hardware, and patches on your network Spiceworks Desktop delivers nearly everything you need to simplify their IT. Designed for small and medium businesses, Spiceworks single, easy to use interface combines Network Inventory, Help Desk, reporting, monitoring and troubleshooting. In addition, Spiceworks IT Desktop is connected... [Read more ...]
Windows XP Security updates and patches for 2009
March 27, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Works with: Windows XP (English) with Service Pack 3 installed. Requires Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 installed. Author/Supplier Microsoft About These downloads are Microsoft’s 2009 monthly security updates for Windows XP. You will need to also download the 2008 patches – see the Windows section for a complete... [Read more ...]
Intel Chipset installation utility 8.3.1
March 20, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Drivers
Requirements Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003 Applies to: PCs with Intel chipsets from 810 or higher File Size 2MB File Name infinst_enu.exe Author/Supplier Intel The Intel Chipset Program Installation Utility installs special Windows INF files. These INF files tell the operating process how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality,... [Read more ...]
Windows XP Security updates and patches for 2010
February 13, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Applies to: Windows XP (English) with Service Pack 3 installed. Requirements Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 installed. Author/Supplier Microsoft Description Really important stuff to read first The patches are only for the Windows XP operating system. You must install Service Pack 3 and the 2008 & 2009 updates first.... [Read more ...]
Windows Service Pack 3 patch for AMD processors to prevent STOP: 0x0000007E error on boot
February 12, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Windows 7 patches
Applies to: Windows XP with AMD processors with SP2 – use before SP3 is installed Requirements Windows XP with AMD processors with SP2 – use before SP3 is installed File Size 0.5MB File Name WindowsXP-KB953356-x86-ENU.exe Author/Supplier Microsoft Download the patch. Description On a technical level, there is a issue with the way that the... [Read more ...]
Best tool for maintaining your PC healty
February 10, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Software security tools
Most people — even IT pros who spend their time maintaining corporate computing infrastructure — are so busy with life, families, work & the rest that they have an inclination to be leaving periodic home PC maintenance tasks at the bottom of a long list of things that seldom get completed. With that in mind, we’ve put together... [Read more ...]
Windows 7 Security updates and patches – 2011
February 6, 2011 by Network Security
Filed under Windows 7 patches
Applies to: Windows 7 (English) Requirements Windows 7 (32-bit) Author/Supplier Microsoft Description These downloads are Microsoft’s 2011 every month security updates for Windows 7. The list starts from the most recent & goes backwards down the page. Each item includes the official Microsoft Knowledge Base number – beginning with the... [Read more ...]
Windows 7 64-bit, Vista (32-bit), Vista (64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 Security updates and patches for 2009
November 28, 2010 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Applies to: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista (with SP2), Windows Vista 64-bit (with SP2) and Server 2008 (with SP2). Requires: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista (with SP2), Windows Vista 64-bit (with SP2) and Server 2008 (with SP2). Note: these update packages can also be used for other Operating systems – see below. Author/Supplier: Microsoft Description These... [Read more ...]
Windows 7 64-bit, Vista (32-bit), Vista (64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 Security updates and patches for 2010
November 27, 2010 by Network Security
Filed under Software patches
Applies to: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista (with SP2), Windows Vista 64-bit (with SP2) and Server 2008 (with SP2). Requires: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista (with SP2), Windows Vista 64-bit (with SP2) and Server 2008 (with SP2). Note: these update packages can also be used for other Operating systems – see below. Author/Supplier: Microsoft Description These... [Read more ...]
