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    As part of its monthly patching cycle, Microsoft on Tuesday plans to release eight security alerts for flaws in the Windows operating system.

  • Microsoft patch Tuesday brings security twosome

    Microsoft on Tuesday released its January 2008 security bulletin, which includes only two updates: One is designated as "critical" by the software giant and the second one is deemed "important".

  • Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks

    Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin.

  • Microsoft pulls 'critical' Windows update

    This week's "Patch Tuesday" was already going to be quiet, with an update only for Windows. On Friday, Microsoft pulled that update, saying more testing is needed.

  • Microsoft fixes 9 flaws in 6 patches; 4 are critical

    Microsoft today released its October 2007 security bulletin, which includes six updates: four are designated as Critical by the software giant; two are deemed Important, and one previously announced patch was dropped.

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  • Q&A: Inside Window Server 2008

    With Microsoft set to officially launch Windows Server 2008 this week, ZDNet.com.au sister site CNET News.com sat down with Bob Muglia, senior vice president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business to talk about what to expect.

  • Microsoft preps 'critical' Windows patch

    Next week's security bulletin will deliver 10 fixes, at least one high-priority patch for Microsoft's OS among them.

  • Microsoft update ignores spoofing hole

    The software giant has released its January batch of patches but has failed to fix an Internet Explorer 'phishing' vulnerability.

  • Windows Live rooted in MSN's past

    Microsoft's new batch of services borrows heavily from current or proposed products. Is Windows Live just another name for MSN?

  • Microsoft's 'big bang' could be its last

    When Microsoft releases its SQL Server 2005 database on Nov. 7, it will have been five years since the last version debuted. If Windows Vista arrives as scheduled next fall, it too will follow its predecessor by five years.

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