Windows DLL exploits boom; hackers post attacks for 40-plus apps

The attacks have begun to exploit the flaw in how programs handle code libraries. Several browsers and a variety of other programs are among the first of several hundred programs to be targeted by hackers.

Posted on: August 25, 2010 9:00 am

Workshare Announces Beta Program for SharePoint 2010

Workshare announced the beta program for a new document and email management solution to extend the content management capabilities of Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Workshare provides a Microsoft-enabled front end, allowing legal professionals to manage their documents and email from within Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Posted on: August 24, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft hit by cloudy downtime in US

Microsoft’s cloud of hosted services suffered a two-hour outage in North America yesterday. Microsoft’s Business Productivity Online Suite and other cloud services were affected by a performance issue at a data center.

Posted on: August 24, 2010 9:00 am

Hacking toolkit publishes DLL hijacking exploit

With potentially hundreds of Windows applications vulnerable, it was only a matter of time before the first exploit would be crafted to take advantage of the flaw. Microsoft is providing a work-around for the problem, but not a patch.

Posted on: August 24, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft Binary Planting Bug: What You Need to Know

Microsoft has released a security advisory regarding the DLL hijacking, or binary planting, bug found recently in Windows applications. This article discusses what the flaw is and what can be done to protect your PCs.

Posted on: August 24, 2010 9:00 am

Updated Version of Kernel for Windows Data Recovery Software – 10.08.01

Nucleus Data Recovery has released an update to their Kernel for Windows Data Recovery software. The software is used for recovering data from corrupt, damaged, deleted or formatted Windows FAT and NTFS partitions.

Posted on: August 23, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft: ‘We Love Open Source’

After Steve Ballmer made it clear he thinks Linux is a "cancer" in the computing world, open source adherents may be forgiven for thinking Microsoft’s new stance is more marketing than actual commitment.

Posted on: August 23, 2010 9:00 am

New Software Tools Fortify Your Cyberdefenses

Keeping your PC free of invading software can be difficult. This article discusses three utilities to help clear your machine of unwanted software.

Posted on: August 23, 2010 9:00 am

Microsoft Won’t Patch Critical DLL Loading Bugs

Researchers discovered a bug in the way many software programs load code libraries under Windows. But Microsoft says the problem isn’t really theirs so they don’t intend to issue any patches to fix it.

Posted on: August 23, 2010 9:00 am

New article: Why I’m choosing to stick with Outlook 2007

Bruce Schindler explores why he’s chosen to forego the social networking features of Outlook 2010.

Read this OutlookPower article.

Posted on: August 21, 2010 9:00 am