Despite Microsoft's recent Ignite Conference announcement—that they'd no longer follow a monthly patch cycle for Windows 10—Patch Tuesday is in full effect for May. Today, Microsoft released 13 security bulletins, including three Critical ones. If you're a Microsoft administrator, you should get to these updates quickly. By the Numbers: Today, Microsoft released 13 security … [Read more...]
Microsoft Rains April Patch Showers
While not quite as bad as last month's 14 security bulletins, April's Patch Day is bursting with updates. According to their summary, Microsoft released 11 security bulletins, some fixing serious issues. Windows administrators should put their heads down, dive in, and get patching. By the Numbers: Today, Microsoft released 11 security bulletins, fixing a total of 26 security … [Read more...]
Microsoft's March Patch Day Madness
Pull up your bootstraps Microsoft administrators, because you're in for a long patch slog this month. According to their March Patch Day summary, Microsoft released 14 security bulletins, many fixing critical issues. I highlight the details below, so get ready to get patching. By the Numbers: Today, Microsoft released 14 security bulletins, fixing a total of 45 security … [Read more...]
Microsoft Delivers Nine Security Bulletins for February
As the second Tuesday of the month, it's time for Microsoft administrators to get patchin'. You can find this month's Patch Day details at Microsoft's February Patch Day Summary page, but I'll summarize some of the highlights below. By the Numbers: Today, Microsoft released nine security bulletins, fixing a total of 60 security vulnerabilities in many of their products. The … [Read more...]
Poodle’s Back – WSWiR Episode 132
Another week, another batch of information security (infosec) news. Would you like a quick summary, rather than hunting it down yourself? No problem! Just check out our weekly video every Friday. Today's episode covers the Patch Day bonanza, lots of updates on the Sony Pictures breach, and a new twist on the "Poodle" SSL/TLS vulnerability. Press play for the scoop, and check … [Read more...]
