Microsoft has released some updated details on the End of Support for Windows XP. On April 8th, 2014, when Microsoft releases the last patches for Windows XP, they will also be cutting off downloads for their free antivirus program, Microsoft Security Essentials. From April 9th onward, users will no longer be able to download MSE straight from … [Read more...]
January 2014 Updates
Usually businesses like to hit the ground running at the start of a new year. But for the first found of updates this 2014, Microsoft isn't quite gunning for the gate. This month, Microsoft has released a total of 4 updates for their Patch Tuesday, and all are rated as only Important (Critical is considered, well, more important). The programs … [Read more...]
CryptoLocker – The latest in RansomWare
It's not often where something like this comes along and makes our ears perk up. Long story short, the best defense to CryptoLocker is a good backup. Now, that being said, you're probably saying, "I've got a good backup". My question is; If you haven't tested it in a while, how do you know? Recently one of my customers said the exact same … [Read more...]
June Java Security Updates
Last week was update time for Microsoft and Abode, but now Oracle has joined the update boat. This update round for Java include 40 vulnerability fixes and is critical enough that Java jumped the gun a month early on the release date (they typically release updates in January, April, July, and October). Anyone currently running Java are highly … [Read more...]
June 2013 Update Details
Once again, everyone, the second Tuesday of another month has passed and the computer industry has graced society with more updates. June has turned out to be a quiet month for both Microsoft and Adobe, as both companies have released a small number of updates (only one for Adobe!). Oracle is still outside it's typical Quarterly update routine, so … [Read more...]