Contact us today!
(518) 203-2110

Evolve IT

Evolve IT has been serving the Saratoga Springs area since 1995, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Alert: 27 Major Vulnerabilities Fixed By Microsoft. Is Your System Protected?

Alert: 27 Major Vulnerabilities Fixed By Microsoft. Is Your System Protected?

Microsoft’s latest round of security patches includes 27 software vulnerabilities, many of which are critical in nature. Affected are widely-used titles such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and the new Edge browser. It’s important for users to take action and install the Microsoft-provided patches, and soon.

Users who are on-the-ball enough to have already applied the patches will be glad they did. If this is you, then the following information is concerning what you’re protected from. On the other hand, users who haven’t yet applied the patches will want to take note of how their computers are currently at risk.

The vulnerabilities connected with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and Edge are critical. Hackers can exploit these apps remotely through web pages or Office documents, allowing them to execute malicious code. To learn more about the nature of these vulnerabilities, see these official security bulletins from Microsoft:

Patch for Microsoft Office: MS16-099
Patch for Internet Explorer: MS16-095
Patch for Edge: MS16-096

Additional critical vulnerabilities have been found affecting Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype, and Lync. These vulnerabilities concern the Windows Graphics Component, letting hackers execute remote code via malicious documents and web pages.

Patch for Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype, and Lync: MS16-097

Microsoft has also resolved a critical vulnerability affecting the remote code execution with Windows PDF Library. This is concerning since PDF Library comes bundled with Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Specifically with Edge, the cause for concern has to do with hackers being able to exploit malicious PDF documents hosted on a website that they can then use to trick users to download.

Patch for Windows PDF Library: MS16-102

Microsoft has also provided patches for additional vulnerabilities that they have flagged “important” (a step down from critical). Despite these threats being less severe, you will still want to install the security patches and take care of them.

MS16-101
MS16-100
MS16-098

Have you already taken action and applied these security patches? Those who haven’t should do so immediately and Evolve IT can help with the needed security updates to make sure you're protected. Call us at (518) 203-2110 to arrange a time for us to do this.

Although, businesses that already have Evolve IT manage their network don’t have to worry about this latest round of patches, or any in the future, thanks to our remote monitoring and maintenance service. So, sit back and bask in the comfort of knowing that you’re protected.

Comments

 
No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment
Already Registered? Login Here
Guest
Thursday, 21 November 2024
If you'd like to register, please fill in the username, password and name fields.

Captcha Image

Blog Archive

Free Consultation

Sign up today for a
FREE Network Consultation

How secure is your IT infrastructure?
Let us evaluate it for free!

Sign up!

Free Consultation
 

Tag Cloud

Tip of the Week Security Technology Internet Best Practices Cloud Hackers Privacy Email Productivity Business Malware Software Business Computing User Tips Efficiency Workplace Tips Google Computer Hosted Solutions Microsoft Upgrade Windows 10 IT Support Mobile Devices Innovation Smartphone Hardware Network Security Ransomware Gmail Microsoft Office Office Backup Operating System Apps Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Communication The Internet of Things Social Media Hacking WiFi Bandwidth Facebook Network Smartphones Quick Tips Managed Service Provider Outlook Firewall Wireless Technology Content Filtering Android Cybercrime Website Apple Best Practice Alert Employer-Employee Relationship Networking History Two-factor Authentication Data storage Data Windows Small Business Experience Phishing App Mobile Computing Big Data communications Safety Mobile Device Management Unified Threat Management Money IP Address Business Growth Virtualization Data Management Recovery Robot Advertising Society Government Sports Augmented Reality Google Wallet Keyboard Spam Retail Information Technology Running Cable Search User Hard Drives Windows 8 Internet of Things IT Services Managed IT services Remote Computing Hosted Solution Shortcut Windows XP Artificial Intelligence Documents DDoS Heating/Cooling Tech Support Word Compliance Bluetooth Drones Social Printer Business Management Browser Automation Wireless Memory Virtual Desktop Competition Unified Communications Securty Presentation Document Management Entrepreneur Encryption Deep Learning VoIP BDR Domains Law Enforcement SaaS Hacker Proactive IT Cortana Vendor Management Network Congestion Application Save Money Customer Service Music Monitors Cryptocurrency Laptop Router IBM Displays Office 365 Google Docs Education Cleaning Holiday Analytics Black Market YouTube Saving Money Processors End of Support intranet Staffing Lithium-ion battery Office Tips LiFi BYOD Downtime Passwords Streaming Media Help Desk Writing Social Networking Disaster Micrsooft Visible Light Communication Public Speaking
QR-Code