Microsoft Excel Documents

The RI Division of IT was notified of a new, serious problem/vulnerability in Microsoft Excel documents. This vulnerability allows an attacker to deliver malicious code within a Microsoft Office Excel document. In order for the attack to be successful, an employee must manually open the infected document. MORE -->

Symantec

Symantec Client Security & Symantec AntiVirus Elevation of Privilege... MORE -->

Microsoft Word Vulnerability

Today Microsoft acknowledged a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Word XP & 2003. This vulnerability has recently been used in an exploit by hackers in China and Taiwan. While these reported cases have all been specifically targeted at those organizations, this could quickly evolve into a wide-spread exploit. MORE -->

Email Hoax Warning

There is an email in circulation with the subject line “Important” which warns not to open the attachment called “Invitation”. It was received by the multiple state agencies and employees. MORE -->

Google Desktop Alert

General alert was issued to the state users in different agencies using “Google Desktop 3 Beta”. MORE -->