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Microsoft Security Updates For June 2009

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in June 2009.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

Latest Security Updates

  • MS09-018 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 971055)
  • MS09-019 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 969897)
  • MS09-020 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (KB970483)
  • MS09-021 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 969462)
  • MS09-022 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 961501)
  • MS09-023 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 963093)
  • MS09-024 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 957632)
  • MS09-025 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 968537)
  • MS09-026 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 970238)
  • MS09-027 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 969514)

Go to the Microsoft site for further information.

Microsoft Security Updates For May 2009

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in May 2009.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS09-017-addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 967340)

Go to the Microsoft site for further information.

Microsoft Security Updates For April 2009

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in April 2009.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS09-009 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 968557)
  • MS09-010 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (KB 960477)
  • MS09-011 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 961373)
  • MS09-012 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 959454)
  • MS09-013 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 960803)
  • MS09-014 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 963027)
  • MS09-015 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 959426)
  • MS09-016 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft ISA Server (KB 961759)

Go to the Microsoft site for further information.

iPhone OS 3.0 Promises 100 New Features

On March 17 2009, Scott Forstall and Greg Joswiak from Apple unveiled the iPhone OS 3.0 update for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This preview event really shows just how much R&D Apple puts into their products. The presentation initially went through lots of marketing figures showing just how many millions of iPhone have been sold, and the figures are truly staggering.

Personally, I was keen to see what some of the 100 new features were that Apple has been keeping under wraps. This winter in Australia, here are some of the things iPhone and iPod Touch users can look forward to when they install the iPhone OS 3.0 upgrade. The update will be free for iPhone users but US$9.95 for iPod Touch owners.

Apple iPhone 3.0

Cut, Copy, and Paste – Yes that basic computing task that we just can’t live without. Cut, copy and paste will work within apps and across apps just as you would expect. Is there an “undo” I hear you ask. You bet there is. Just shake to undo.

When Apple were asked why it took so long to introduce this basic functionality, they said they wanted to get it right the first time. They’re not hinting that their counterparts occasionally get things wrong are they? ;)

Landscape Mode – If you think the current qwerty keyboard is a bit small, you’ll love the new landscape mode. In iPhone OS 3.0, you will now be able to use the virtual keyboard in landscape mode. This will work in key apps like Mail, SMS, Notes and the Stocks app as well.

Spotlight – Do you find searching your iPhone or iPod Touch cumbersome? To make searching easier and faster, Apple has announced a new app called Spotlight. Mac users out there will already be familiar with Spotlight, the search feature that is built in on all current Macs. Spotlight will be able to search through your Contacts, Calendar, Email, iPod Music, Notes and SMS.

Enhanced SMS – Apple has listened to their customers and have made some great changes to the SMS app as well. Changes like adding MMS capabilities. With iPhone OS 3.0 you will be able to send and receive typical MMS items like photos, audio and contacts. You will also be able to forward text messages.

Bluetooth Support – Improvements have also been made in bluetooth connectivity. The iPhone OS 3.0 will support things like stereo bluetooth, multiplayer gaming and more.

You can watch the whole presentation at http://www.apple.com/iphone/preview-iphone-os/

Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 8

Microsoft Internet Explorder 8Microsoft has released version 8 of Internet Explorer. Microsoft claims that IE8 is faster, easier and more secure than previous versions of their browser.

People navigate through their online worlds in many ways, and improvements in new tabs and search box are just a few of the ways we’re helping make things faster. The new Accelerators in Internet Explorer 8 are there to do what the name suggests— accelerate the task at hand with fewer clicks and less frustration, blurring the lines between services and browser.

Internet Explorer 8 is available for Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista (RTM), SP1 and SP2.

Head over to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 page to check out the new features, view the how to videos and download your copy.

Microsoft Security Updates For March 2009

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in March 2009.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS09-006 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 958690)
  • MS09-007 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 960225)
  • MS09-008 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server (KB 962238)

Go to the Microsoft site for further information.

ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.0 released

ESET NOD32ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.0 have been released.

Version 4.0 is a free upgrade to licensed users.

This release has many new features, including support for new mail clients, scanning of SSL-encrypted traffic, a new driver based-cleaning model, enhanced self-protection, integrated ESET SysInspector, the ability to create a bootable recovery CD, a text mode for improved compatibility with screen readers and other technologies.

For detailed information, please view the changelog.

For more information please visit ESET’s website www.eset.com.

Microsoft Security Updates For February 2009

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in February 2009.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS09-002 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 961260)
  • MS09-003 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server (KB 959239)
  • MS09-004 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server (KB 959420)
  • MS09-005 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 957634)

Go to the Microsoft site for further information.

Microsoft Security Updates For January 2009

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in January 2009.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS09-001 – addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 958687)

Go to the Microsoft site for further information.

WordPress 2.7 Now Available For Download

The long awaited release of WordPress 2.7 has finally happened. WordPress 2.7 brings numerous changes to the admin interface which are designed to make content creation even faster, easier and more enjoyable.

The list of enhancements to the WordPress 2.7 admin interface is quite comprehensive. Here are just a few that certainly make upgrading worthwhile.

  • Drag and drop “dashboard”. You can now move things around the dashboard making it flow the way you prefer.
  • Easier upgrading. WordPress 2.7 now uses a built in easy upgrade feature.
  • Sticky Posts. Need a post to stay at the top of the page, now you can easily make it “stick” there.

The WordPress Team have made an introductory video available to coincide with the release of WordPress 2.7.

Head on over to the WordPress blog to see what all the fuss is about. http://wordpress.org/development/

Then head over to wordpress.org to download WordPress 2.7.