OS security
The security of the operating systems running your PCs and servers is vital to the security of your network as a whole. Not applying a patch or missing news about a new vulnerability on one machine can affect the security of thousands of computers.
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A recent patch by that affects Windows kernel has been reported to cause BSoDs. Investigators believe this may be due to a rootkit infection.
Users experiencing the problem attribute the error to MS10-015, which addresses two Windows kernel vulnerabilities.
Early Asian adopter Reach initiates move to a new virtual architecture, and drives gains in productivity and security with Windows 7.
The denial-of-service vulnerability originates from a flaw in the Server Message Block. The vulnerability allows an attacker to crash the OS.
Kernel flaws are one of the most serious vulnerabilities to have since exploiting attackers may be able to take over entire systems with it.
