Security Software

Future Java 7 security patches will work on Windows XP despite end of official support

Botnet uses brute force to access PoS systems

A new malware threat scans the Internet for PoS systems and tries to access them using common usernames and passwords

Ruby on Rails gets patches for SQL injection vulnerabilities

The two vulnerabilities affect Rails applications that use PostgreSQL as a database system

Patching the future: How Microsoft can make Windows 9 simpler

A few simple changes in the way Microsoft brands Windows and its patches could make our lives so much simpler

Critical vulnerability in WordPress newsletter plug-in endangers many blogs

Attackers could exploit a flaw in the MailPoet Newsletters plug-in to take full control of vulnerable blogs, researchers from Sucuri said

Microsoft to resume email-based security notifications

The next security notifications will go out Thursday ahead of monthly security patches

Energy providers hacked through malicious software updates

Symantec says the Dragonfly campaign, originating in Eastern Europe, sought to gain persistent access to energy suppliers

Apple patches iOS, OS X, and Safari on Mega Monday

Update also fixes Macs' Wi-Fi re-connect problem, says Apple

Oops! Surface Pro 3 firmware and driver update causing sluggish Wi-Fi

If you have a new Microsoft Surface Pro 3, hold off on applying the June 19 system firmware update

Microsoft’s new cyber security community may stay empty

Now in beta for Azure subscribers, Microsoft hopes its online community and tracker will help IT deal with threats faster