Tuesday 25 May 2010

Microsoft Security Articles

Security  Articles

Microsoft Malware Protection Center  
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MSRT May Threat Reports and Alureon  - 22-May-2010
MSRT May Threat Reports and Alureon   - 22-May-2010

Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC  
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Security Advisory 2028859 Released  - 18-May-2010

MSRC Ecosystem Strategy  
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Strengthening the Security Cooperation Program  - 17-May-2010
Project Omega Launch at AusCERT  - 17-May-2010

Security Bulletins Advisories  
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Microsoft Security Advisory (2028859): Vulnerability in Canonical Display Driver Could Allow Remote Code Execution - 5/18/2010  - 18-May-2010

Security Bulletins Comprehensive  
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2010  - 19-May-2010
MS10-030 - Critical: Vulnerability in Outlook Express and Windows Mail Could Allow Remote Code Execution (978542) - Version:1.2  - 19-May-2010
MS10-031 - Critical: Vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Could Allow Remote Code Execution (978213) - Version:1.1  - 19-May-2010


Security Products Forefront  

Forefront Client Security  
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Pardon our dust….  - 17-May-2010
Pardon our dust….  - 17-May-2010

Forefront Product Suite  
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Issuing information cards with AD FS 2.0: Community Technology Review released  - 21-May-2010

Forefront Server Security  
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Introducing the Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server capacity planning tool  - 21-May-2010
Check out this new video overview of Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint  - 20-May-2010

Forefront Threat Management Gateway ISA Server  
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Announcing the availability of the new MRS (V1.1) release  - 18-May-2010

Forefront Unified Application Gateway UAG  
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DirectAccess and Teredo Adapter Behavior  - 21-May-2010
UAG DirectAccess Test Lab Guide CRL Check Update  - 20-May-2010
Introduction to “The Edge Man”  - 18-May-2010
Configuring an External Load Balanced UAG DirectAccess Array for an IPv4 Only Network  - 17-May-2010

Wednesday 12 May 2010

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Security updates for May 11, 2010
The bulletin for May includes two security updates: one for the Windows operating system and one for Microsoft Visual Basic.


Microsoft security news

Support for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 ends July 13, 2010
Support is ending for some versions of Windows. Learn how to determine which version and service pack you're running, and what end of support means for you.

Microsoft releases new Security Intelligence Report
Get Microsoft's latest analysis of the leading security threats to your PC. Download Security Intelligence Report Volume 8 or see a summary of key findings.

"Rethinking the Cyber Threat"
Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Trustworthy Computing Scott Charney outlines a framework for creating more effective cyberattack responses. Read Charney's message or download the full paper.


Protect your computerProtect your computer

Get virus help from a local security expert
If you think your computer is infected with a virus or spyware, you can call Microsoft support or even find a local computer expert to help you. Here's how.

See if your Windows operating system has protection built in
There are four basic steps to help protect your computer. Check to see if your version of Windows has these features built in.


Protect yourself and your familyProtect yourself and your family

How to reduce your risk of online fraud
This article offers the basics on protecting yourself from identity theft online. Learn three common online scams, where you might see them, and six telltale signs of a scam. Plus, find advice on how to avoid scams and where to report possible fraud.

You've inherited money! Or not
We try to keep you alerted to the latest Internet scams. Last month it was the MSN Auto Protection scam and the UPS package delivery scam. This month it's the windfall inheritance scam.

Should I surf the web in Protected Mode?
To help protect against spyware, make sure that you surf the web in Protected Mode in Internet Explorer. Learn what Protected Mode does and how to ensure it's on.


Security resources


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