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  1. Should You Send Your Pen Test Report to the MSRC?

    Every day, the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) receives vulnerability reports from security researchers, technology/industry partners, and customers. We want those reports, because they help us make our products and services more secure. High-quality reports that include proof of...
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    Windows 8 Setting very long passwords in Windows 8

    For a very specific reason, I want to set very long passwords in one windows account. Currently I have a 65 letter password set in windows. I want to increase it to possibly 500 letter or more. However, it seems I cant set the password to any longer than 65 letters. Is there a way I can change...
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  3. TA13-024A: Content Management Systems Security and Associated Risks

    Original release date: January 24, 2013 | Last revised: February 06, 2013 Systems Affected Web-based Content Management Systems, specifically Joomla! installations. Overview This Alert was developed as a collaborative effort between Public Safety Canada and the U.S. Link...
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    Windows 7 Account getting locked out constantly

    I've recently installed Windows 7 (Professional) on some machines, and am finding that the accounts I set up on them are getting locked out frequently, independently of any failed password attempts from the users. Possibly relevant details: -These are stand-alone machines that have never been...
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