Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary
Each month Microsoft releases a Security Bulletin detailing patches released for Microsoft products including Windows, Internet Explorer and Office. These patches are generally updates that are designed to fix bugs or patch security vunerabilities in the software.
You can download any available updates by going to Microsoft's Windows Update page (using Internet Explorer only) at:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
It is highly recommended that you check for and install these updates each month to help protect you against viruses and help maintain system stability.
You can click on the links below to find more information about the latest updates.
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) users can also select the RSS link.
October 2006
Ten (10) New Updates Released (6 Critical)
September 2006
Three (3) New Updates Released (1 Critical)
Previous Bulletins
Check here for summaries of bulletins from previous months.
Tips and Info
Viruses, Trojan Horses, Spyware: What Does it All Mean?
Tom Miller '08 | March 28, 2005
Viruses, trojan horses, malware, spyware, etc. These are all terms that we hear about and/or that affect our computers on a daily basis.
If you are not sure what they all mean or what the differences between them are then check out this article which defines many of the terms
that you should be aware in order to help protect your computer.
The Lowdown on Spyware
Malik Perkins '01 | April 14, 2005
Tired of spyware? Having problems with spyware on your computer? Don't even know what spyware is but would like to find out?
If you answered yes to any of these question then you should check out this article which explains what spyware is and
how to detect it on your computer. This article also details steps you can take to get rid of spyware and tips to avoid getting
infected in the first place.
Part I: What is Spyware
Part II: How to Detect Spyware
Part III: How to Remove Spyware
Part IV: Tips to Prevent Spyware
Phishing: What is it and how to avoid becoming a victim?
Tom Miller '08 | April 5, 2005
You probably have experienced the awful calamity known as spam. Spam is unwanted and annoying e-mail. However, there is a new type of spam that could lead to disaster. Known as phishing, this type of spam reveals credit card numbers, passwords, account information, and other sensitive data to lurking thieves.
Tips for Increasing Web Browser Security
Tom Miller '08 | March 4, 2005
This article shows you ways that you can configure your web browser settings in order to
improve the security of your system. This article also has links to other sites that you
can use to test your web browser against known vunerabilities.
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Articles From Other Sources
Managing Passwords
Associated Press |Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Are You Prepared for Targeted Attacks?
Advisor.com |Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Hacker Mitnick Preaches Social Engineering Awareness
ComputerWorld | Wednesday July 20, 2005
Rootkit Detection Coming to Windows AntiSpyware
Yahoo! News | Monday July 18, 2005
Phishers Up Ante With 5x Spike In Trojans
Yahoo! News | Friday July 15, 2005
Spyware May Be Slowing Your Computer Down Or More
KMBC-TV9 (Kansas City) | Thursday July 14, 2005
New Security Update for Firefox Fixes High Risk Issues
Aunty Spam's Net Patrol | Wednesday July 13, 2005
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday Has Critical Side
Yahoo! News | Wednesday July 13, 2005
Firefox Update Focuses on Security, Stability
Newsfactor.com | Wednesday July 13, 2005
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