Security Alert: Windows WMF Vulnerabilty

Monday, January-09-2006

Jan 06, 2006 - Microsoft WMF (Windows Meta File) Vulnerability patch released by Microsoft. We strongly recommend all readers using any version of Microsoft windows take action to protect yourself. If you have your machine(s) set to automatically do the critical updates you should be covered. If you don't have the automatic updates feature enabled then: If you have been maintaining your Windows updates on a regular basis the easiest solution is to go to the Windows Update web site and run the "Express" update option. The Windows Update web site link can be accessed either in the main menu using "Start"

Posted by mike.shafer on 01-09-2006 at 01:01 am
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Demystifying Spyware/Malware Security Series

Saturday, January-07-2006

In our IT consulting practice over the past 3-4 years we've encountered a lot of machines infected with spyware and other malicious software (often shortened to malware). In the course of fixing these situations we have fielded a thousand questions regarding the topic. We understand the confusion as to what's what, how do these annoying programs get there in the first place and what can be done to protect yourself. Welcome to the PC Security Savvy Series: Thirteen Steps to Winning. Over the next thirteen articles we'll cover a specific topic along with tips and tricks to protect yourself in winning

Posted by mike.shafer on 01-07-2006 at 01:01 am
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