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Critical Security Updates Coming To Windows XP, 8, RT & Server

Posted by samzenpus on from the protect-ya-neck dept.

SmartAboutThings writes "On the upcoming Patch Tuesday on July 9, Microsoft is going to bring some notable security updates, that will mostly deal with fixing issues in remote code execution vulnerabilities, which allow attackers to breach in. The security updates will be applied to all Windows versions Microsoft is still supporting (from XP to Windows 8.1)"

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  1. A request... by Anachragnome · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I do not have the ability to do so, but could someone that is able to do so please make a close comparison before/after changes?

    They might be trying to cover their tracks in terms NSA backdoors--hide the evidence to minimize the coverage--and the changes they make with updates might shed some light on those backdoors.

    1. Re:A request... by xiando · · Score: 3, Interesting

      All I am asking is that people here be aware that there are many methods to stifle dissent, and that social media (Slashdot included) is now a powerful tool to both monitor and shape public opinion.

      I first noticed that some subjects and opinions are silently removed from Slashdot back in 2004. Glad you're finally catching on. Using a site with a high number of visitors? Expect this sort of thing.

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  2. This is news? by JDG1980 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Doesn't Microsoft patch these kind of security holes every Patch Tuesday? How is this one special?

  3. their patches can no longer be trusted by 0111+1110 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    All joking aside, can any of us trust their patches now that it has been comfirmed that Microsoft is effectively a branch of the NSA? What percentage of these updates were sponsored and ordered by the NSA? Are only 30% of the changes for the benefit of the NSA? 70%? There is no way to know.

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