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Bit9’s newsletter for June 22, 2006
Unpatched Firefox, iTunes Riskier than MalwareMalicious software is not your biggest threat. IT organizations are extremely limited when it comes to addressing security holes in products such as Firefox, Skype, iTunes, or any Instant Messenger. Bit9 encourages desktop administrators to locate applications they don’t want running in their environment and to patch them or block them outright.
See a list of vulnerable apps and find out how to block them.
Troubled by the Excel Zero-Day?
This latest vulnerability is being exploited by a Trojan that installs itself and downloads malicious software to your machine. Microsoft suggests that you block users from emailing or even opening Excel files, but does that really make sense from the standpoint of business operations? The best way to combat unknown malicious software is not to block Excel, but to block the threat.
Microsoft May Remove Employee’s Admin Rights
Why is Microsoft considering locking down its desktops? Malicious software is endemic to the Windows operating system, and like many other companies, Microsoft recognizes the appeal of preventing uncontrolled installations of software. But such a move would not be without its challenges. We found the following commentary to be interesting:
Bruce Schneier: Microsoft Vista's Endless Security Warnings
Adam Myers: Windows Without Admin Rights
