Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution – Version: 2.0

Severity Rating: Revision Note: V2.0 (January 14, 2013): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin.Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS13-008 to address this…

Microsoft Security Advisory (2794220): Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution – Version: 2.0

Severity Rating: Revision Note: V2.0 (January 14, 2013): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin.Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS13-008 to address this…

Microsoft Security Advisory (2798897): Fraudulent Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing – Version: 1.1

Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.1 (January 14, 2013): Corrected the disallowed certificate list effective date to “Monday, December 31, 2012 (or later)” in the FAQ entry, “After applying the update, how can I verify the certificates in the Microsoft…

Microsoft Security Advisory (2794220): Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution – Version: 2.0

Revision Note: V2.0 (January 14, 2013): Advisory updated to reflect publication of security bulletin.
Summary: Microsoft has completed the investigation into a public report of this vulnerability. We have issued MS13-008 to add…

Microsoft Security Advisory (2798897): Fraudulent Digital Certificates Could Allow Spoofing – Version: 1.1

Revision Note: V1.1 (January 14, 2013): Corrected the disallowed certificate list effective date to “Monday, December 31, 2012 (or later)” in the FAQ entry, “After applying the update, how can I verify the certificates in the Microsoft Un…

Getting Down With The Kids – Internet Slang for Dummies!

Whenever my boys come home with a new buzz word or saying, I instantly feel like a dinosaur. Whether it is ‘noob’ or ‘epic fail’ (all said with a huge dose of attitude!) the linguistic chasm between us just seems to get wider. But when it comes to kids’ online vocab, I am a big Read more…

What Online Shoppers in India Must Be Wary of-McAfee Shows the Way

McAfee had commissioned a study titled, “2012 Holiday Shopping Study” to find out the online habits and behaviors of Indians, especially those planning to use the Internet and mobile devices to shop this holiday season. In light of these findings, McAfee exposes the Top 12 Scams of Christmas that cyber crooks have planned to swindle Read more…

Look Out! Here Comes the Cyber Crook Man with His Gifts of Christmas Scams And Spams

Every year, millions of people await the end of year festivities and holidays with great enthusiasm and expectations. As the days to Thanksgiving become numbered, the holiday mood rises and people look forward to the year-end and go about their tasks with barely-controlled impatience. And why not- for ‘Tis the time to relax and be Read more…

Internet Safety Resolutions for 2013

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My daughter loves forming New Year resolutions! Every January 01, she diligently pens down her resolutions (always interesting ones!) on a pretty piece of paper, decorates it beautifully and then tacks it over her study with coloured tapes.  It helps her to keep things in perspective for the year, she says. Sonny Boy of course Read more…