Advice and Information to Help You Secure Your Windows 95 / 98 / Me PC
Windows 9x/Me is not a secure system by default. The operating system was designed for home use where security was previously looked at as less important. It is difficult to actually "secure" a Windows 9x system, but this information will help you make it as secure as is possible.
Microsoft Security Bulletins- February 2004
Microsoft released three new vulnerability bulletins this month- MS04-005, MS04-006 and MS04-007. The MS04-007 bulletin addresses a particularly critical hole in ASN.1 that users should patch as soon as possible.
Microsoft released three new vulnerability bulletins this month- MS04-005, MS04-006 and MS04-007. The MS04-007 bulletin addresses a particularly critical hole in ASN.1 that users should patch as soon as possible.
Microsoft's New Antivirus Partnership
Microsoft announced the formation of VIA (Virus Information Alliance) in partnership with Network Associates AVERT and Trend Micro TrendLabs to collaborate on research and cooperate on communicating new virus threats.
Microsoft announced the formation of VIA (Virus Information Alliance) in partnership with Network Associates AVERT and Trend Micro TrendLabs to collaborate on research and cooperate on communicating new virus threats.
Microsoft Windows Security 101
An introduction to the major security issues and vulnerabilities for various Windows-based operating systems and servers.
An introduction to the major security issues and vulnerabilities for various Windows-based operating systems and servers.
Flaw Found with Windows Script Engine
Microsoft announced a vulnerability discovered in the Windows Script Engine that can be exploited when viewing active scripting content on a web page. All versions of Windows are affected.
Microsoft announced a vulnerability discovered in the Windows Script Engine that can be exploited when viewing active scripting content on a web page. All versions of Windows are affected.
Microsoft's Baseline Security Analyzer
In response to the avalanche of criticism Microsoft has received regarding the security of their products, Microsoft created a free tool to analyze your security configuration. Read a review of this free tool.
In response to the avalanche of criticism Microsoft has received regarding the security of their products, Microsoft created a free tool to analyze your security configuration. Read a review of this free tool.
Windows 95/98 Computer Security Information
CERTŪ Coordination Center's Security information page specifically targeted at the Windows 9x operating system.
CERTŪ Coordination Center's Security information page specifically targeted at the Windows 9x operating system.
Bonk! A New Windows Security Hole
An article about "Bonk", a variant of an earlier security hole that creates a "denial of service" attack and essentially freezes the system.
An article about "Bonk", a variant of an earlier security hole that creates a "denial of service" attack and essentially freezes the system.
Annoyances.org
A collection of information, tips, fixes, workarounds, and answers for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, NT, and 95
A collection of information, tips, fixes, workarounds, and answers for Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98, NT, and 95