Information Protection and Security

The vulnerability appears to reside in Microsoft's Windows Sever Message Block (SMB) software.
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A security researcher discovers a bug that could be used to trigger a crash in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Release 2.
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A security researcher discovers a bug that could be used to trigger a crash in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 Release 2.
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A Microsoft executive accuses security company Sophos of sensationalizing claims that Windows 7's User Account Control is ineffective at fighting malware. Sophos counters that its goal was merely to show that UAC may not provide the level of protection some might expect.
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A researcher at Sophos reports putting Windows 7's User Account Control feature to the test and finding the technology failed to block numerous pieces of malware. Microsoft, however, stresses that UAC is only one part of Windows 7's security.
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Microsoft has updated the advisory for MS09-054, a cumulative security update for Internet Explorer, to describe its impact on Firefox users. The first version failed to mention any impact, leading to what may have been an overreaction on Mozilla's part. An entry on Microsoft's Security Research & Defense blog goes into the matter further. The bottom line: Firefox users should apply MS09-054, even though it's labeled as an update for IE.
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Rutgers University Faculty and Staff:  Please join the OIT's Information Protection and Security Division to view this free SANS webcast on the security features of the newest Windows operating system. Seating is limited. 
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Microsoft's Windows 7 is experiencing a well-publicized security problem that reportedly affects a release candidate.
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Microsoft confirms the existence of a bug in Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and release candidates of Windows 7 that could be used to hijack PCs. While users await a patch, there are a few steps they can take to protect themselves.
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