Windows Registry News Sept 15 2009

Disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista with a quick registry hack

Don't let Windows force you to AutoRun CDs or DVDs. Bill Detwiler shows you a registry hack the will disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista.

TechRepublic:

 http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/itdojo/?p=1010

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Windows Bug Enables PC Hijacking, Microsoft Warns

Microsoft last week issued an advisory warning that a bug discovered in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 could be used to hijack PCs.

Network World:

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/091409-windows-bug-enables-pc-hijacking.html

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Microsoft warns Windows bug enables PC hijacking

Computerworld - Microsoft Corp. last week confirmed that a bug in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 could be used to hijack PCs.

Computerworld:

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/091409-windows-bug-enables-pc-hijacking.html

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Poll: Windows AutoRun: Love it or hate it?

While some may find Windows' AutoRun feature handy for music CDs and DVDs, Bill Detwiler finds it terribly annoying. What about you?

TechRepublic:

 http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/itdojo/?p=1013

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Critical Patch Tuesday Misses Serious Hole in FTP

Microsoft has confirmed an active FTP attack against Windows servers that is not included in the five critical advisories issued on Patch Tuesday. Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are vulnerable.

Enterprise Security Today:

http://www.enterprise-security-today.com/news/Patch-Tuesday-Misses-Big-Hole-in-FTP/story.xhtml?story_id=033002ETA3P9 

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