McAfee Security Brief 08.07: Microsoft Vulnerabilities

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August 2007: 14 Additional Microsoft Vulnerabilities Disclosed

What Is This About? Microsoft has released nine security bulletins -- six "critical" and three "important" (MS07-042 to MS07-050) -- covering 14 separate vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilites affect Windows software/operating systems including: XP, Vista, Internet Explorer, XML core services, Virtual PC, and Virtual Server. General risks include: Loss of personal data Remote system access by cyber criminals "Drive by" downloads of malware and other unauthorized programs Elevation of privilege How Do I Find Out More? Go here. How This Affects You McAfee customers with our latest, updated anti-virus, firewall and anti-spyware security software, such as McAfee® VirusScan® Plus, are protected from the combined threats posed by these vulnerabilities. "Many of the vulnerabilities addressed by Microsoft's fixes could be exploited if a Windows user simply visits a malicious Web site. Microsoft's patches thus again underline the trend of malware writers seeking out the Web browser as a means of attack and reinforce the need of safe browsing habits," said Dave Marcus, security research and communications manager at McAfee Avert Labs. Ongoing Microsoft vulnerabilities underscore the need to 1) Regularly update your operating system with the latest patches, and 2) Maintain active virus, hacker, spyware and other identity theft protection. Fortify Your Protection McAfee customers with standalone anti-virus or anti-spyware software are advised to install 1) a firewall with inbound and outbound protection, and 2) safe surfing protection. Both are included with McAfee VirusScan Plus or McAfee Internet Security Suite. Security Resources McAfee Threat Center Blogs, Tips & Insight from McAfee® Avert® Labs researchers. FreeScan checks for PC viruses Install the Latest Protection Current McAfee Subscribers 1. Connect to the Internet. 2. Right-click the "M" icon in your system tray, near the clock. 3. Click Updates. Note: By default, McAfee products update automatically. VirusScan 2006/10.x Retail Owners Renew your DAT subscription or upgrade to new VirusScan Plus. VirusScan 2005/9.x or prior Retail Owners Visit our Upgrade Center to order new VirusScan Plus. Internet Security Suite 2006/8.x Retail Owners Renew your anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-spam filter content subscription or upgrade to new Internet Security Suite. Internet Security Suite 2005/7.x or prior Retail Owners Visit our Upgrade Center to order new Intenet Security Suite. New Users Order McAfee VirusScan Plus with 3-in-1 AntiVirus, Firewall and AntiSpyware protection. Or try free for 30 days.

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