By Stefanie Hoffman, Aug. 11, 2009
Microsoft released nine patches, repairing a total of 19 security vulnerabilities, in its Patch Tuesday security bulletin release, addressing multiple critical ActiveX and Windows Media File flaws that could pave the way for hackers to execute malicious attacks. Altogether, the patches affect multiple Windows systems, including XP, Server 2003, Vista and Server 2008. Of the nine patches, five repaired errors were deemed critical, indicating that remote attackers could launch malicious code on victims' PC without any user intervention. Security experts said that the August patch load was distinguished by the wide variety of patches that addressed everything from ActiveX flaws and Office Web Components vulnerabilities to Web server and Workstation bugs. "We are all over the place. We cover everything but Internet Explorer," said Eric Schultze, chief technology officer at Shavlik Technologies. "There are a lot of bulletins and a lot of patches per bulletin."
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Intel and Micron tout latest NAND development
By Shaun Nichols, 12 Aug 2009
Intel and Micron have developed a new flash memory chip which they hope will provider smaller, more efficient storage options. The two chipmakers have developed a NAND memory chip which is able to store 3 bits of information per cell using a 34 nanometre fabrication process. In doing so, manufacturers are able to create a chip capable of storing 32 gigabits while maintaining a smaller die size. The development of smaller fabrication methods such as the 34nm process has been a major goal for both memory and processor manufacturers in recent years. By shrinking the size and efficiency of the chips, manufacturers can produce higher density flash memory modules at a lower price point. "The move to 3bpc is yet another proof point to the remarkable progress Intel and Micron have made in 34-nm NAND development," said Randy Wilhelm, vice president and general manager of Intel's NAND solutions group.
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Intel and Micron have developed a new flash memory chip which they hope will provider smaller, more efficient storage options. The two chipmakers have developed a NAND memory chip which is able to store 3 bits of information per cell using a 34 nanometre fabrication process. In doing so, manufacturers are able to create a chip capable of storing 32 gigabits while maintaining a smaller die size. The development of smaller fabrication methods such as the 34nm process has been a major goal for both memory and processor manufacturers in recent years. By shrinking the size and efficiency of the chips, manufacturers can produce higher density flash memory modules at a lower price point. "The move to 3bpc is yet another proof point to the remarkable progress Intel and Micron have made in 34-nm NAND development," said Randy Wilhelm, vice president and general manager of Intel's NAND solutions group.
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