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Microsoft issues critical security updates

Wed, 07/14/2010 - 09:53 by Rakhi

Redmond, Wash. -- U.S. software giant Microsoft issued four security updates Tuesday to patch five Windows and Office vulnerabilities it rated "critical."

Four of the five software weaknesses were given an exploitability index score of "1" by Microsoft, meaning hackers were expected to begin attacking computer systems within 30 days, Computerworld reported Tuesday.

Computer experts urged users to download the most important update, MS10-042, which patches a security loophole in Windows XP's Help and Support Center.

"This is actively being exploited to target XP desktop systems," Jason Miller, data and security team manager for Shavlik Technologies, told Computerworld.

Google confirms release of Chrome OS; Microsoft fires back

Wed, 06/02/2010 - 16:24 by Jaspreet Virk

After Google Inc. announced that it has banned the use of Microsoft's Windows operating system for internal use at its offices, it is now being reported that the internet search giant is gearing to launch its own operating system (OS).

Apple fixes Snow Leopard security issues

Tue, 11/10/2009 - 14:58 by Jaspreet Virk

New York, November 10 -- After several complaints of loss of personal data by Mac OS X Snow Leopard users, Apple has finally fixed the problem.