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Survival Rates for Unpatched Systems Shrinking - Here's How to Fight Back

Mark Edward Soper — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:29:26 -0500

In a recent Handler's Diary entry on the SANS Internet Storm Center website, Lorna Hutchison points out that the survival time for unpatched systems is currently around 4 minutes. In other words, if you connect an unpatched system to the Internet without a router or firewall, it will probably be infected in about 4 minutes.

Whether you work in a large enterprise, small business, or are the network guru to your own home's PCs, the pressure to connect a new system right now can be overwhelming. To find out how you can head off trouble by hardening a new (or reloaded) system before it gets its first whiff of the Internet, join us after the jump.

June 2008 Patch Tuesday Preview

Mark Soper — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:52:49 -0500

It's that time of month again, so here's a sneak preview of what Redmond will be patching come June 10th, as well as updates for Vista Media Center, Windows XP users with AMD processors, and others.

New Solutions for Windows XP SP3 Upgrade Woes

Mark Soper — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:21:47 -0500

All is not smooth sailing for users updating to Windows XP Service Pack 3. Don't despair. We have solutions for the latest woes.

XP SP3 Installation Woes? More Light on Redmond's Top Reasons - And Solutions

Mark Soper — Mon, 12 May 2008 17:56:11 -0500

If you (or someone you love or work with) is suffering through an SP3 upgrade, take two aspirin and click these solutions.

When Windows Update Says "No Way" to XP SP3, We Say "Yes, You Can!"

Mark Soper — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:01:45 -0500

Windows Update is supposed to be the easiest way to get Windows XP SP3 on your system. Here's what to do when WU leaves you empty-handed.

Windows XP SP3 - Here at Last!? (the latest updates)

Mark Soper — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:40:02 -0500

It's been a long, looong wait for Service Pack 3, but the waiting's over (but not officially). Here's what happened (and didn't happen) today.

April Showers Bring XP SP3 Flowers

Mark Soper — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:51:25 -0500

The long-awaited release of Windows XP SP3 is almost here. Find out how Microsoft is staging the release and review our extensive coverage of SP3's new and improved features.

Valentines for Some Vista Users, Promises for Others

Mark Soper — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:10:52 -0600

Microsoft adjusts its timelines to make Vista SP1 availability a Valentine's Day present (more or less) for some. Find out who's in line for some digital love now and who gets to wait (and why).