Get Safe Online warnings feed http://www.getsafeonline.org/syndication/swiff/rss.cfm Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Protect yourself from identity thieves, viruses, phishing and other internet threats with expert advice from the British government, the Serious and Organised Crime Agency and industry specialists will help you guard against online dangers. At home or at work, you can cut the risk of a nasty surprise just by sticking to a few sensible Do's and Don'ts. copyright 2009 Get Safe Online - http://www.getsafeonline.org.uk en-gb Get Safe Online Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:28:49 GMT Tue, 6 Jan 2009 19:28:49 GMT <![CDATA[APPLE-SA-2008-12-15 Security Update 2008-008 / Mac OS X v10.5.6]]> What does it affect?: Apple Mac OS
What does it do?: Security Update 2008-008 / Mac OS X v10.5.6 is now available and addresses a number of issues.
How do I fix it?: Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222. ]]> 16/12/2008 9:21:20 GMT <![CDATA[Vulnerability in WordPad Text Converter Could Allow Remote Code Execution]]> What does it do?: Microsoft is investigating new reports of a vulnerability in the WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files on Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.
How do I fix it?: The manufacturer has reported a problem with this product but has yet to publish a solution. CPNI advise that additional care is exercised when using this product.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspx. ]]> 15/12/2008 14:17:57 GMT <![CDATA[Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2008]]> What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it do?:

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2008


How do I fix it?: Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-dec.mspx. ]]> 10/12/2008 11:47:14 GMT <![CDATA[APPLE-SA-2008-11-13 Security Update]]> What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it do?:

Safari 3.2 is now available and addresses a number of issues:


How do I fix it?: Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222. ]]> 14/11/2008 9:59:4 GMT <![CDATA[Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2008]]> What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it do?:

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for November 2008


How do I fix it?: Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-nov.mspx.. ]]> 12/11/2008 9:42:29 GMT <![CDATA[Out-of-Band Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for October 23, 2008]]> What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it do?: This is an advance notification of an out-of-band security bulletin that Microsoft is intending to release on October 23, 2008.
How do I fix it?: The manufacturer has reported a problem with this product but has yet to publish a solution. CPNI advise that additional care is exercised when using this product.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-oct.mspx. ]]> 23/10/2008 16:1:50 GMT <![CDATA[Microsoft Security Advisory - Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits]]> What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it do?:

Microsoft has released a Security Advisory which advises users to install a Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits for third party software. It also sets the kill bits for ActiveX controls addressed in previous Microsoft Security Bulletins.


How do I fix it?: Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/956391.mspx. ]]> 15/10/2008 14:31:14 GMT <![CDATA[Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for October 2008]]> What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it do?:

Summary of Microsoft Security Bulletin for Cctober 2008


How do I fix it?: Update your copy of the software with the download available from the supplier.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-oct.mspx. ]]> 15/10/2008 11:52:46 GMT <![CDATA[Microsoft Security Advisory Notification - Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Elevation of Privilege]]> What does it affect?: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
What does it do?:

Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability which could allow elevation of privilege from authenticated user to LocalSystem, affecting Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3, and all supported versions and editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008


How do I fix it?: Special Event. Be on your guard at this time.
Details of Underlying Problem(s): The technical issues are described by the supplier and at the CVE website, and can be found from:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/951306.mspx. ]]> 13/10/2008 9:36:50 GMT