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Adobe Reader 9 is there...

A few days ago Adobe released version 9 of their Adobe Reader. It seems to add new capabilities, better performance and stronger security, according to Adobe Reader Weblog . You can download the new version here . This download also comes with the new...

Published Fri, Jul 04 2008 1:34 PM by jubo

Filed under: News
Patch Tuesday: Advanced Notification

Last time I was a bit late to tell you about the Windows Updates, but this time we have an advanced notification. On July 8th, Microsoft is releasing 4 "important" updates. For more detailed information check TechNet and the post at the blog...

Published Fri, Jul 04 2008 9:08 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins, News
Update for Windows Update

Starting at the end of this month, Microsoft Update Product Team will be rolling out an update to the Windows Update agent. You can read all the information in the posting at their team blog: Upcoming Update to Windows Update . What it means for you....

Published Fri, Jul 04 2008 8:27 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Security Update

While you're busy updating your software, or maybe you just see this message, then it's a good idea to move your mouse to Adobe dot com too. They just released a security update for Adobe Reader. For more information check the advisory: Adobe...

Published Wed, Jun 25 2008 11:38 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2008

It's a bit late, Microsoft already posted their patches for this month. So, if you haven't done that yet then it's a good idea to point your mouse to Windows Update and start getting those updates. On June 10th, Microsoft released the following...

Published Wed, Jun 25 2008 9:21 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins
Apple's Safari on Windows Platform Threat

Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a blended threat that allows remote code execution on all supported versions of Windows XP and Windows Vista when Apple’s Safari for Windows has been installed. Safari is not installed with Windows XP or...

Published Mon, Jun 02 2008 10:13 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Advisory
Update your Flash!

Because of an Adobe Flash Player issue you need to update this software to the latest version, which is 9.0.124.0. For more detailed information see the Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) blog web site. To check which version you have...

Published Mon, Jun 02 2008 9:58 AM by jubo

Filed under: News
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2008

Yesterday, May 13th, Microsoft released 3 "critical" and 1 "moderate" update. If the automatic update didn't get them yet, then it's time to move your mouse over to Microsoft Update and start updating your computer. If you...

Published Wed, May 14 2008 9:20 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins
Windows XP SP3 Released

A few weeks sick, a virus caught me... and see what's happening! Microsoft releases SP3 for Windows XP. If you want to install it then you can get it at the Microsoft Download Center. But before you install it there's always important information...

Published Tue, May 13 2008 11:50 AM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, News
Introducing: Live Mesh

You probably have heard it already, but if not then here it is. Microsoft's new product: Live Mesh. For more information check their web site at: Live Mesh Team Blog And at on10 you can see a video of what Live Mesh actually is. Check it out here...

Published Fri, Apr 25 2008 10:53 AM by jubo

Filed under: Miscellaneous, News
Automatic distribution of Windows Vista SP1 begins today

Check out the Windows Vista Team blog: Automatic distribution of Windows Vista SP1 begins today

Published Thu, Apr 24 2008 1:09 PM by jubo

Filed under: Vista, News
Windows XP Service Pack 3 Released to Manufacturing

Yesterday, Chris Keroack, Release Manager Windows Serviceability, posted the following announcement: Today we are happy to announce that Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) has released to manufacturing (RTM). Windows XP SP3 bits are now working their way...

Published Tue, Apr 22 2008 8:52 AM by jubo

Filed under: News
Microsoft Security Advisory (951306)

Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Elevation of Privilege Published: April 17, 2008 Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability which could allow elevation of privilege from authenticated user to LocalSystem, affecting Windows XP...

Published Sat, Apr 19 2008 11:01 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Advisory
Firefox 2.0.0.14 - Security release

Some people I know have this browser installed... If you do not have the automatic update activated then it's time to install an new version of this browser. For more information see the release notes: What's New in Firefox 2.0.0.14 Mozilla Foundation...

Published Sat, Apr 19 2008 10:43 AM by jubo
The "Alternative" Blog...

As you may know, I recently married Kim , the most wonderful and beautiful woman who I met at the MVP Summit in 2007 . Recently she started her own blog... Yes, if you're interested what an American woman does in Holland or what I do in my off-line...

Published Thu, Apr 17 2008 10:00 PM by jubo

Filed under: About Me
Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.5)

Since a few weeks a new Windows Live OneCare v2.5 BETA has been released. If you're interested then click here and fill out a short survey at Microsoft Connect . Of course you'll have to uninstall the previous version first, or any other antivirus...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2008 2:51 PM by jubo

Filed under: Windows Security, Windows Live OneCare
Let The (malware) Games Begin...

Few days ago the McAfee Avert Labs received an email with a executable flash movie. The attachment was called: "RaceForTibet.exe", which eventually seems to be a keylogger program. Even a log file is being send to a provider in China. Just want...

Published Tue, Apr 15 2008 1:20 PM by jubo

Filed under: McAfee Security, Malware
Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2008

On April 9th, Microsoft released 5 "critical" and 3 "important" updates. If you didn't get them yet then it's time to move your mouse to Microsoft Update and start updating your computer. Installed them on my computers and...

Published Fri, Apr 11 2008 9:08 AM by jubo

Filed under: Security Bulletins
McAfee, Inc. Launches Global S.P.A.M. Experiment

McAfee , Inc. today announced the launch of its global S.P.A.M. (Spammed Persistently All Month) Experiment. For the month of April, participants from around the world - ranging from homemakers, government executives, and students to retirees - will surf...

Published Wed, Apr 02 2008 8:16 AM by jubo

Filed under: McAfee Security, News
Microsoft Acquires Komoku

Last Thursday, Microsoft announced that it acquired Komoku, a provider of advanced rootkit detection solutions, to add its functionality into the upcoming versions of Forefront and Windows Live OneCare . For more information, see Forefront Team Blog and...

Published Tue, Mar 25 2008 1:20 PM by jubo

Filed under: News

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Adobe Reader 9 is there...

Patch Tuesday: Advanced Notification

Update for Windows Update

Adobe Reader 8.1.2 Security Update

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2008

Apple's Safari on Windows Platform Threat

Update your Flash!

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2008

Windows XP SP3 Released

Introducing: Live Mesh

Automatic distribution of Windows Vista SP1 begins today

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Released to Manufacturing

Microsoft Security Advisory (951306)

Firefox 2.0.0.14 - Security release

The "Alternative" Blog...

Windows Live OneCare Beta (v2.5)

Let The (malware) Games Begin...

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2008

McAfee, Inc. Launches Global S.P.A.M. Experiment

Microsoft Acquires Komoku