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Hotfix4Hotfix (MS07-017/KB925902) Update
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over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
The out-of band hotfix has created problems in combination with the RealTek Soundchip and some other applications. While the impact of these issues is clearly not widespread, it is affecting some of our customers. To help customers who have these applications...
SPAM mail from admin@microsoft.com
Posted
over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
We got an increase on helpdesk calls in different subsidiaries with regards to a mail that is circulating: The mail claims to be coming from admin@microsoft.com and provides a link to an IE7 (Beta) download site. As always: This is spam and a fake. ...
Top ten Internet crimes 2006 (Internet Crime Report 2006)
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over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
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I really can't believe that there are still people who get trapped by those Nigerian fraud letter... Well, did I ever told you that you can win a million just by reading this blog??? From the management summary of the report: Internet auction...
Computer Forensic Software Tools Downloads
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over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
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Software tools that have been found to be useful in forensic examination of recovered evidence. http://www.forensic-computing.ltd.uk/tools.htm Urs
How to get a password? Just ask...
Posted
over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
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Network managers are fighting a lonely battle on security with the majority of users and directors carelessly giving their passwords to complete strangers. Sometimes it helps if you offer chocolate! http://www.computing.co.uk/networkitweek/news/2058275...
NIST Releases Report on Biometrics Advances
Posted
over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
Improved algorithms used in facial recognition software programs have improved the success of such technology by up to ten times since 2002, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said in a report,"Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT...
Out of band patch release on April, 3rd. 2007
Posted
over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
As you probably have seen this allready, as a reminder: On 03 April 2007 Microsoft is planning to release: One Microsoft Security Bulletin affecting Microsoft Windows. The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates will...
An inside look into building and releasing MS07-017
Posted
over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
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Mike Reavey from MSRC on the history of MS07-017: http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2007/04/03/an-inside-look-into-building-and-releasing-ms07-017.aspx Urs
Data Encryption Toolkit for Mobile PCs - Security Analysis
Posted
over 7 years ago
by
Microsoft Swiss Security Team
This guide, the Microsoft Data Encryption Toolkit for Mobile PCs Security Analysis, provides specific details about the levels of security that can be achieved using BitLocker and EFS. The Enterprise and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista™ support the...