Yahoo Updates Messenger to Fix Critical Security Flaw
Yahoo Inc. released an updated version of it Messenger instant messaging client today, in response to a discovered pair of security vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to gain remote control of a user’s pc running the software. The bugs were found in the Messengers webcam ActiveX controls, which become installed and exploitable when the
Office 2007 Security Alert
Users of Office 2007 running Windows Vista did not receive several of this months update patches, Microsoft Corpopration said last week when it acknowledged that its security update services had failed to deploy the fixes. “We have updated the detection logic for the May 8th security and non-security updates for Office 2007,” said Mark Griesi,
Is Your Wireless Network Secure?
A recent national study estimated that 60 to 70 percent of all wireless networks are unsecured. CNN recently reported that out of a survey of over 3000 detected wireless networks in US metropolitan areas, over 67 percent had no encryption enabled. Due to the convenience of mobility and no need to route network cabling between
Software Review: Skype IP Telephony Software
As voice over internet communications continues expand at a rapid pace, more and more technology vendors are developing both hardware and software based solutions to meet the growing demand. One software solution which I believe is particularly noteworthy among the herd is a program called Skype. Skype is a richly featured IP based communications client
Windows Vista/Office 2007 Officially Arrives
From Times Square in New York City, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates hosted the worldwide launch of Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office System. The celebration paid tribute to the millions of Microsoft customers, partners and product testers around the world who provided input and feedback on these products — helping Microsoft transform the way