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		What do you know about Microsoft Internet security? Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 28 Aug 2007 QUIZ - Take a break from your daily admin duties and test your Microsoft Internet security knowledge with a quiz on Internet Explorer, IIS and other Web applications.


		Importance of managing unpatched third-party software Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 09 Oct 2007 TIP - Read about the consequences of not keeping your non-Microsoft third-party applications up to date and patched.


		What's hot in Windows security: Updating Windows Update; new IE scare Published by: SearchWindowsSecurity.com \| 05 Nov 2007 TIP - Learn about a new Internet Explorer (IE) security flaw and stealth downloads in Microsoft's Windows Update service.


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		Minimize Windows security testing's impact on performance TIP - So you want to size up your security? Make sure your testing doesn't have adverse effects on your Windows network and systems.


		Securing the internal Windows network PLAYBOOK - Hardening your network against the dreaded hackers is good, but watch out for internal threats. Find out how to secure your Windows network from the inside.


		Top 15 security tools for testing Windows RESOURCE KIT - Don't rely on hackers to find vulnerabilities for you. Be proactive by doing your own security assessments.


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	MICROSOFT WINDOWS PATCH MANAGEMENT from SearchWindowsSecurity.com


		Revised hotfix for 'animated-cursor exploit' released ARTICLE - Microsoft has reportedly resolved incompatibilities with third-party programs in its latest Patch Tuesday security bulletin.


		Excel, Office '07 affected by patch updates; Vista left alone TIP - Patch Tuesday updates concerning zero-day exploits in Vista were pulled last minute this month.


		What is included in a Microsoft patch? BOOK EXCERPT - Get a technical overview of what's included in a Microsoft patch in this excerpt from Chapter 1 "The complete patch management book."


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	PATCHES from SearchWindowsSecurity.com


		How to install Windows Server 2003 patches when offline TIP - Learn how you can stay up to date with Windows Security 2003 patches in this thread from our IT Knowledge Exchange (ITKE).


		Microsoft will release three critical patches in May ARTICLE - There are four patches for May in total. The three critical patches are for the Office and Windows platforms.


		Older platforms get the brunt of May patch activity ARTICLE - Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Exchange Server are getting critical patches this month. Most, though not all, are on older versions of the software.


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	POST-PATCH PROBLEMS from SearchWindowsSecurity.com


		Microsoft releases April trove of patches ARTICLE - Windows, Office and IE all have patches deemed 'critical' by Microsoft this month.


		Have my Windows patches actually been installed? TIP - How can you tell if your Windows patches have been installed on your machine? This advice from Kevin Beaver explains how to know for sure.


		Microsoft patch maintenance and post-patch security LEARNING GUIDE - Learn how to handle problems that occur after installing Microsoft patches. Learn about Windows patch maintenance, post-patch security best practices and more.


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	PRODUCT FLAWS AND VULNERABILITIES from SearchWindowsSecurity.com


		Exploit code targets unpatched PowerPoint flaw ARTICLE - Microsoft is investigating reports of a new, unpatched flaw attackers could exploit using malicious PowerPoint files. A proof-of-concept exploit code has been released.


		Debunking the "Blue Pill" Vulnerability Theory OPINION - Should security admins be concerned about the "Blue Pill" vulnerability in Windows Vista? Jonathan Hassell offers his thoughts on the controversy.


		Anatomy of the Blue Pill attack TIP - What a ruckus there was at the demonstration of the Blue Pill attack on Windows Vista at Black Hat this year. Find out how it works and whether you should care about it.


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