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Revision Note: V3.0 (September 6, 2011): Revised to announce the release of an update that addresses this issue. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is aware of active attacks using at least one fraudulent digital certificate issued by DigiNotar, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root...

Today we’re releasing Link Removed due to 404 Error, to address at least one fraudulent digital certificate issued by Link Removed - Invalid URL, a root certificate authority. DigiNotar has since revoked the digital certificate. This is not a Microsoft security vulnerability; however, the...

Hello Folks, Beware of the scam e-mail about Windows Live is shutting down and asking for your username, passwords etc. Please stay away from such mails. More information: Beware of Windows Live Account Shutdown Scam | WindowsTalk.org

Phishing Scams Aren't Just for Fools

Revision Note: V5.0 (July 6, 2011): Announced the release of an update for Zune HD devices and moved Zune devices to the Non-Affected Devices table.Summary: Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root...

According to an article by Ars Technica and work done by the NSS labs: Second place went to IE8 with Safari 5, Chrome 10, and Firefox 4 coming in third. The report also gives the percentages attained by each browser at blocking malware. Both IE9 and IE8 were in the 90% or above area. Internet...

New Report Finds U.S. Hosting Providers Infested With Malware, Botnets | threatpost

Revision Note: V5.0 (July 6, 2011): Announced the release of an update for Zune HD devices and moved Zune devices to the Non-Affected Devices table. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root...

Revision Note: V4.0 (May 10, 2011): Announced the release of an update for Windows Mobile 6.x devices. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store, on all...

An online security firm says hackers are putting renewed efforts into breaching web email accounts One is based on phishing, the other on the MHTML procol. Read Full Story: New Email Scams Stealthier Than Ever: Report / Infopackets.com

IDG News Service - Web mail users at Yahoo and Hotmail have been hit with the same kind of targeted attacks that were disclosed earlier this week by Google, according to security software vendor Trend Micro. Trend Micro described two similar attacks against Yahoo Mail and Windows Live Hotmail...

IDG News Service - The next time a website says to download new software to view a movie or fix a problem, think twice. There's a pretty good chance that the program is malicious. In fact, about one out of every 14 programs downloaded by Windows users turns out to be malicious, Link Removed...

We did it! Well, actually YOU did it! Thanks to everybody who commented on Ping episode 100 and because of that great effort- we give stuff away on this episode! But before that, let's talk about some important Microsoft news: Microsoft buys Skype! Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed Link...

There is no such thing as an entirely secure browser. Let's be realistic: You will always need a good portion of common sense and Internet smarts to avoid nasty attacks hijacks. However, if you are paranoid about security, there is one browser that will reliably protect you from virtually...

Revision Note: V2.0 (April 19, 2011): Added Windows Mobile 6.x, Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Kin, and Zune devices to affected software and devices.Summary: Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root...

Revision Note: V2.0 (April 19, 2011): Added Windows Mobile 6.x, Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Kin, and Zune devices to affected software and devices. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root...

Revision Note: V1.0 (March 23, 2011): Advisory published.Summary: Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store on all supported versions of Microsoft Windows. Comodo advised...

Revision Note: V1.0 (March 23, 2011): Advisory published. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store on all supported versions of Microsoft Windows. Comodo...

Hello - Today we're releasing Link Removed due to 404 Error, to address nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo Group Inc, a root certificate authority. Comodo has since revoked the digital certificates. This is not a Microsoft security vulnerability; however, one of the...

In te last 48 hours. Residents in Queensland and also has started in New South Whales of Australia have been facing fake Microsoft Virus alerts via the phone and in some cases via email. These callers and sender say they are from Microsoft and other computer companies saying your computer is...