Microsoft Security Updates – Ratings and Security Impact
The Microsoft Severity Rating System is the DEFCON equivalent for your computer system. Developed by the Microsoft Security Response Centre, it assesses hostility levels...
Windows patch notes
Some security updates appear to be missing: why?
When looking down the release dates for Windows, you may notice that some months have no listing....
Windows Monthly Security Updates and Patches – June 2011
June 2011Vulnerability in OLE Automation Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2476490)
Requirements: Windows XP SP3Vulnerability in .NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight Could Allow Remote Code...
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 11 is the latest release of Microsoft's video and audio player. Here's the low-down:The entire look of Media Player has been...
Windows Monthly Security Updates and Patches – September 2011
September 2011Vulnerability in Windows Components Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2570947)Rating: Important
Security Impact: Remote Code ExecutionRequirements: Windows XP SP3Requirements: Windows 7 (32-bit) SP1Vulnerabilities in...
Windows Live Messenger 14 (full standalone installation)
Windows Live Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages, pictures and other files to other users. You can also...
Java Update
Java is a very extensive, flexible platform used to write and run applications. Due to Java being very flexible, applications can include anything from...
Windows Monthly Security Updates and Patches – August 2011
August 2011Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2559049)Rating: Critical
Security Impact: Remote Code ExecutionRequirements: Windows XP SP3, Internet Explorer 7Requirements: Windows XP SP3, Internet Explorer...
Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Build 3810
This download fixes known security issues with Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) and can be applied to Windows 95, 98, Me, NT or XP...
Microsoft Security Essentials (free antivirus software) 1.0
Microsoft Security Essentials is the long-awaited free antivirus software program released by Microsoft. Having a PC without an antivirus program is just asking for...