Tags: malicious, security vulnerabilities

Google quietly updates Chrome

Search giant Google has quietly begun releasing a hastily prepared update to its Chrome browser to fix some security problems.

Protect your spreadsheets: Hackers attack Excel

Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning that attackers are targeting versions of its Office Excel with vulnerabilities.

Apple plugs eight QuickTime holes

Apple on Monday released updates to its QuickTime media player software to repair eight serious security vulnerabilities.

Microsoft plugs worm hole in Windows

"Critical" flaw could let worm spread, company says, as it sends out seven updates to tackle 18 problems in Windows and Office.

Web threats to surpass e-mail pests

By next year, Internet users can expect more cyberattacks to originate from the Web than via e-mail, security firm Trend Micro predicts.

Ten things you should do to a new PC before surfing the Web

A Microsoft Windows PC that has not been updated for security vulnerabilities will be compromised by some from of malware within minutes of connecting to the Internet. Take steps to protect yourself before you start Web surfing.

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Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 for Windows Macro Modification Security Vulnerability Patch MS01-050

Prevent hackers from exploiting a security flaw in PowerPoint 2000 macros.

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Microsoft Excel 2002 for Windows Macro Modification Security Vulnerability Patch MS01-050

Prevent hackers from exploiting a security flaw in Excel 2002 macros.

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IIS 5.0 Cumulative Security Update MS01-044

Prevent malicious users from disrupting the service of IIS 5.0.

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Security Update for Word 2000 (KB929139)

Block the execution of arbitrary code when opening a modified file.

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Security Update for Excel Viewer 2003 (KB940604)

Fix a security vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003.