Patch Tuesday features six expected patches and two surprise ones

Social network and banking scams are on the rise, says Cisco; 20 projects that kept NASA hopping in 2009 Security Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by AT&T Network security. It's in our DNA. With AT&T's vast security expertise, we can assess vulnerabilities, help protect your infrastructure, detect attacks and respond to suspicious activities. Taking care of the hidden dangers, so you can focus on the work that's in front of you. That's how AT&T helps your business stretch. Click to continue Spotlight Story Patch Tuesday features six expected patches and two surprise ones On Patch Tuesday Microsoft released the expected six updates, three rated critical, that fix 12 holes in Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Server and Microsoft Office. It has also issued two surprise security advisories that offer optional fixes for known vulnerabilities. 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