October 2009
Welcome to October's edition of Internet Security News, the monthly risks bulletin detailing the latest Internet software and system vulnerabilities from NTA Monitor, a leading IT security testing company. It provides a convenient way to keep up to date with the fast changing world of IT security; this month's edition includes a total of 7 risk issues: 4 High and 3 Informational .
Microsoft Patch Tuesday
(High risk) Microsoft identifies five critical issues in September's Patch Tuesday 1st October 2009 Read MoreVulnerability in Google Chrome
(High risk) A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome 1st October 2009 Read MoreXML-RPC for PHP PHP code Execution vulnerability
(High risk) A vulnerability has been reported in XML-RPC for PHP 1st October 2009 Read MoreNew version of Apple iTunes
(High risk) Apple has released iTunes version 9.0.1 for Mac OS X and Windows. 1st October 2009 Read MoreEaling council faces large fine
(Informational) Ealing Council facing £501,000 fine after its network was hit by a virus that crippled it for weeks 1st October 2009 Read MoreMicrosoft launches free security
(Informational) Microsoft has released its free computer security package to the public. 1st October 2009 Read MoreWeb mail scam propagates itself
(Informational) The industry-wide phishing scam that has affected popular web mail services such as Hotmail and GMail, is spreading, according to experts. 1st October 2009 Read MoreAbout NTA Monitor
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