About Net Security: December 19, 2008

Net Security In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP By the time next Friday's newsletter comes out, Christmas will have already passed, so 'Merry Christmas' to all those who celebrate it. This week was a week of issues and crashes. Internet Explorer was hit by a zero-day exploit, and Microsoft subsequently released an emergency update. Also this week, Apple released an update for the Max OS X operating system which was reported to cause a wide variety of problems and system crashes. Check out the links below for more about these issues.   In the Spotlight Critical Update to Address Internet Explorer Vulnerability As predicted in the regular monthly Security Bulletins summary earlier this month, Microsoft has issued a supplemental update just for Internet Explorer. The good news is that the additional Security Bulletin still leaves the total for 2008 between 70 and 80 so it doesn't impact the winners of last year's poll. For the second time in three...read more              More Topics Internet Explorer Plagued by Zero-Day Exploit Profile: SplashID iPhone App Protect Yourself From Phishing Scams 5 Steps to Protect Yourself From Spyware Product Review: Norton Internet Security 2009 Product Review: Spector Pro 6 Using Parental Controls in Windows Vista Mac OS X Upgrade Crashing Systems There is some trouble in paradise. Apple Mac users who have downloaded and applied the latest operating system update are reporting a range of issues from trivial or minor inconveniences, to systems that are completely useless after the upgrade. For those who drink the "my-Mac-floats-on-water-and-can-cure-cancer' koolaid...read more   Used Devices For Sale (Data Included) One of the things we go through each year in our house starting around October is to purge un-used and unnecessary items to make room for all the awesome new stuff that is sure to arrive over the holidays. We just recently sold a number of high-profile items on Craig's List. We made some good cash and freed up valuable space...read more     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Internet / Network Security Ads Networking Security Vulnerability SCADA Systems Information Security Internet Security Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Wireless / Networking Antivirus Software Focus on Windows Email internet   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Net Security newsletter as security.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=netsecurity&e=security.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.