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TechNet Virtual Lab: Windows Vista

New at the TechNet site: some very interesting virtual labs about Windows Vista. It's all for free and it's a simple-no complex setup or installation to try out Windows Vista. You get a downloadable manual and a 90-minute block of time for each module...

Published Sat, Jan 01 2007 3:08 PM by jubo

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MSRT: Progress Made, Trends Observed

The Microsoft Anti-Malware Engineering Team has released a white paper with some very interesting facts and numbers about the Malicious Software Removal Tool . Did you know that the MSRT has removed 16 million instances of malicious software from 5.7...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2006 11:05 PM by jubo

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Internet myths

Do you think that when you switch from IE to another browser that you're more safe? That you need to turn off your firewall because a program will not work? That, if there's an antivirus program installed, when you buy a computer, that you're safe? Then...

Published Sun, Mar 03 2006 4:51 PM by jubo

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Security updates on ISO-9660 image files

Microsoft now releases ISO-9660 CD image files that contain all the security and critical updates that are released on the Microsoft Windows Update Web site for Windows and for other Microsoft products. The ISO image files are released at the same time...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2006 9:29 AM by jubo

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Windows Server 2003 Security Guide

Updated: December 27, 2005 The updated Windows Server 2003 Security Guide provides specific recommendations about how to harden computers that run Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) in three distinct enterprise environments: Where...

Published Fri, Dec 12 2005 5:25 PM by jubo

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Threats and Countermeasures

Updated: December 27, 2005 Threats and Countermeasures: Security Settings in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP The Threats and Countermeasures guide provides you with a reference to all security settings that provide countermeasures for specific threats...

Published Fri, Dec 12 2005 4:48 PM by jubo

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Win32/Blaster: A Case Study From Microsoft's Perspective

Quick Description "This white paper provides deeply quantitative details and statistics that Microsoft has observed regarding the initial and continued effects of the Win32/Blaster worm on the global computing infrastructure and Internet users worldwide...

Published Sat, Dec 12 2005 11:54 AM by jubo

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A guide to Wireless Security

In the November-December 2005 issue of the TechNet Magazine Kathryn Tewson, a wireless engineer at ACJ Technology Solutions in Bellevue and Steve Riley , senior security program manager in the Microsoft Security Business and Technology Unit, co-wrote...

Published Sun, Nov 11 2005 10:10 PM by jubo

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Windows Live Safety Center

Microsoft launched a new site today called: Windows Live Safety Center . Windows Live Safety Center is a new, free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. Check for and remove viruses Learn about threats Improve your PC's performance Get...

Published Wed, Nov 11 2005 12:20 PM by jubo

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Step-by-Step Guide for Secure Wireless Deployment for Small Office/Home Office or Small Organization Networks

Date Published: 10/28/2005 Overview This whitepaper presents two deployment methods for secure wireless access, one for small office/home office (SOHO) networks and one for small organization that are domain-based networks, built using Windows Server...

Published Sun, Oct 10 2005 10:10 AM by jubo

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Windows XP Security Guide 2.1

Date Published: 10/20/2005 Overview The Windows XP Security Guide has been updated to provide specific recommendations about how to harden computers that run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) in three distinct environments: Enterprise Client (EC) ...

Published Sat, Oct 10 2005 8:46 AM by jubo

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ZOTOB detection added to Malicious Software Removal Tool

Microsoft has updated the Malicious Software Removal Tool. Has added detection and cleaning capabilities for the following malicious software: Zotob.A Zotob.B Zotob.C Zotob.D Zotob.E Bobax.O Esbot.A Rbot.MA Rbot.MB Rbot.MC See the complete list of malicious...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2005 8:32 AM by jubo

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New Microsoft Security Advisories

The Microsoft Security Advisory Homepage has been updated with two more options to receive advisories. There's now a Security Advisory RSS Feed as well as a Instant Message Alert, in addition to the existing Comprehensive Email Notification service. Available...

Published Thu, Aug 08 2005 7:50 AM by jubo

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Windows 2000 Update Rollup 1 for Service Pack 4

To make it as easy as possible for customers to maintain the security and stability of their Windows 2000 systems, Microsoft has released an Update Rollup for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4). Windows 2000 SP4 customers are encouraged to install this...

Published Tue, Jul 07 2005 11:23 AM by jubo

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WPA2 update for Windows XP with SP2

The Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)/Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) update for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 is available The Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)/Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) Update...

Published Thu, May 05 2005 1:11 PM by jubo

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Use the New Security Improvements in Outlook Express

If you use Outlook Express, the e-mail program that comes with Windows XP, you might notice that some settings have changed after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). The new default settings are designed to help protect your computer against...

Published Wed, May 05 2005 1:57 PM by jubo

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Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Windows Server 2003 SP1 provides enhanced security, increased reliability, and simplified administration to help enterprise customers across all industries. You can find in-depth technical information about Windows Server 2003 SP1 at the Windows Server...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2005 7:25 AM by jubo

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Watch Bill Gates Live--Security360 Webcast, Feb, 15.

Even if you can't make it to San Francisco, you can still learn Bill Gates' insights on the state of security today during his RSA Conference keynote speech, "Security: Raising the Bar." Join host Mike Nash for this special edition of Security360 and...

Published Sat, Feb 02 2005 1:05 PM by jubo

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Download Notifications

Stay up-to-date with the latest drivers, trial software, service packs, and more from the Microsoft Download Center. Spend Less Time Searching Sign up for our Download Notifications service, and each week there are new downloads available in the categories...

Published Thu, Dec 12 2004 7:39 AM by jubo

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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December, 2004

Published: December 1, 2004 | Updated: December 14, 2004 MS04-040: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (889293) Summary A vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. MS04-041: Vulnerability...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2004 10:30 AM by jubo

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TechNet Virtual Lab: Windows Vista

MSRT: Progress Made, Trends Observed

Internet myths

Security updates on ISO-9660 image files

Windows Server 2003 Security Guide

Threats and Countermeasures

Win32/Blaster: A Case Study From Microsoft's Perspective

A guide to Wireless Security

Windows Live Safety Center

Step-by-Step Guide for Secure Wireless Deployment for Small Office/Home Office or Small Organization Networks

Windows XP Security Guide 2.1

ZOTOB detection added to Malicious Software Removal Tool

New Microsoft Security Advisories

Windows 2000 Update Rollup 1 for Service Pack 4

WPA2 update for Windows XP with SP2

Use the New Security Improvements in Outlook Express

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Watch Bill Gates Live--Security360 Webcast, Feb, 15.

Download Notifications

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December, 2004