Secure Your Office Suite
Everyone is aware that they have to do Windows updates to secure their computers - you do know about this, right? - but were you aware that your office suite also requires periodic updates? Whether you use Microsoft Office, OpenOffice or any other office suite, your system could be vulnerable to an attack even if you have an updated antivirus program.
A company called Secunia monitors vulnerabilities in various programs, including Microsoft Office 2003. They list a highly critical vulnerability that Microsoft has yet to address, plus others that have been issues patches or workarounds.
OpenOffice also has a security patch page where you can find the latest fixes for version 1.1.4. If you are running version 2.0, make sure you visit the OpenOffice site periodically to check for updates. Even OpenOffice for RedHat issues updates. Mac users are not exempt either.
No matter what operating system or office suite you are using, always make sure that you have downloaded the latest security updates and patches for your system!
A company called Secunia monitors vulnerabilities in various programs, including Microsoft Office 2003. They list a highly critical vulnerability that Microsoft has yet to address, plus others that have been issues patches or workarounds.
OpenOffice also has a security patch page where you can find the latest fixes for version 1.1.4. If you are running version 2.0, make sure you visit the OpenOffice site periodically to check for updates. Even OpenOffice for RedHat issues updates. Mac users are not exempt either.
No matter what operating system or office suite you are using, always make sure that you have downloaded the latest security updates and patches for your system!
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