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Microsoft patches ‘critical’ Windows bug

Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a “critical” bug present on almost every version of Windows. Microsoft said the vulnerability was so severe that it needed to release a patch outside its usual monthly security update. Continue reading

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Google criticises US rules on finding software bugs

A US plan to require a licence to export “intrusion software” would make the web more dangerous, Google says. The 41 nations in the Wassenaar arms-control arrangement want it updated to stop oppressive regimes acquiring net-based surveillance systems. Continue reading

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Openssl Vulnerability patch to be released

It has been announced that a patch will be released on the 9th of July to rectify what has been referred to as “High Severity” defect in OpenSSL. Continue reading

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Alert (TA15-103A) DNS Zone Transfer AXFR Requests May Leak Domain Information

A remote unauthenticated user may request a DNS zone transfer from a public-facing DNS server. If improperly configured, the DNS server may respond with information about the requested zone, revealing internal network structure and potentially sensitive information. Continue reading

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US Government refuses permission for Intel to help upgrades worlds biggest super Computer in China

Intel has been refused an export Licence by the US Government to help China update the Worlds biggest supper Computer the Tianhe-2 computer. Continue reading

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National Cyber Awareness System Alert TA15-098A: AAEH

Today the US National Cyber Awareness System release the following:- Continue reading

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More SSL encryption issues

Researchers have recently uncovered a major security flaw in software created by companies like Google and Apple, leaving many devices vulnerable to hacking attempts, Continue reading

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Blue Shell Limited Joins MICTA

Blue Shell is pleased to announce it is now a member of MICTA the Manx ICT Association Continue reading

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Blue Shell Becomes Official Oracle Gold Partner

Today Blue Shell Limited officially became an Oracle Gold Partner. Continue reading

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Microsoft Announces Windows 10 will be free to certain users

Microsoft announced to day that its next version of its operating system Windows10 will be free to upgrade for the first year of its release. Continue reading

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