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Microsoft Security Warnings: Windows IE, XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95, 2006
Here are the latest critical bulletins from Microsoft. Find your Windows and IE security holes, and patch them with downloads here.
Sep. 2004: Security Flaw in XP Service Pack 1
If you have not yet installed XP Service Pack 2, then you are at risk from a special security flaw in how XP views jpg graphics. Yes, the traditionally-safe jpg file format for web images is now a means for gifted hackers to open up your XP computers. Read more at the Microsoft patch site, and download the fix now.
Windows XP Service Pack 2: Buggy!
August, 2004: No, Virginia, this is not a bright day for Microsoft. Plagued with security holes, spyware openings, and more problems than improvements, the latest service pack ("patch") from Microsoft has left sour tastes in users' mouths everywhere.
Cybercrime Report: Microsoft IE Hole Pervades Even XP Service Pack 2
Aug 30, 2004: The ominous cloud over Microsoft gets even darker. After millions of users attempt to patch the critical security holes in IE6, the new XP Service Pack 2 still fails to prevent password theft and hijacked browsers! Tech Republic explains this sad news, and gives us yet more reason to reconsider our favorite browser choice.
"Remind Me: Why Should I Stop Using Microsoft IE?"
August, 2004:The "Scob" Trojan (aka "Toofer/Ject") has infected thousands of Microsoft IE6 users around the world. The problem is so critical, Microsoft has released patches ahead of its normal schedule. Read the official security bulletin, and download your IE6 fixes here.
Latest Virus Alerts, Updated Daily
Zafi, MyDoom, Netsky-P, Lovgate, Agoboy and more... here are your latest Internet virus and hoax warnings. Brought to you by Sophos and your About.com Internet security professionals.