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October 6, 2006: Upcoming Microsoft Updates
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Microsoft has sent out e-mail notifying users about their planned
October updates.
Though subject to change, on October 10, Microsoft aims to release:
* Six Windows updates, the highest marked Critical
* Four Microsoft Office updates, the highest marked Critical
* A Moderate update involving Microsoft .NET
* Updates to the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
* Two non-security related but High-Priority updates
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October 6, 2006: Google Groups Beta
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Google has released a
beta version of their Google Groups application.
Sporting a redesigned interface, the beta Google Groups also allows group owners to create group welcome messages,
web pages, a files section, and a member area.
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October 4, 2006: WebViewFolderIcon Vulnerability Being Exploited
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According to a Microsoft TechNet Security Advisory,
the WebViewFolderIcon ActiveX control vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
While Microsoft plans on issuing a security update around October 10 (subject to change), the advisory does list several
suggested workarounds, including how to prevent the ActiveX control from running in Internet Explorer.
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October 4, 2006: Vista Activation Requirements
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As part of a news release on software protection, Microsoft announced that
Vista and the Windows Server "Longhorn" will come built-in
with new anti-piracy and counterfeit detection measures. Windows Vista, similar to Windows XP, must be activated
within 30 days to prevent the system from going into a "reduced functionality mode".
Also, according to the press release:
In addition, users of non-genuine Windows Vista software will be notified if their copy of Windows Vista is determined to be non-genuine with the appearance of a persistent statement in the lower right hand corner of their desktop space that reads, "T$
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October 2, 2006: Possible Mozilla Firefox Exploit
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CNET News.com is reporting on a
possible Mozilla Firefox exploit involving
Mozilla Firefox's implementation of JavaScript. More details are at the aforementioned link.
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