Security Watch: Bluetooth Bug Exposes Windows Users; QuickTime Security, MPEG-4 Update; Cracking Ransomware

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Sponsored by Toshiba The ultra-portable, ultra-stylish Satellite(R) U405       I N   T H I S   I S S U E Welcome to the PCMag.com Security Watch Newsletter. Every week we bring you an overview of the current viruses, worms, and other threats and the information you need to combat them. A Bluetooth bug that could allow someone to take over your computer over the air heads the list of flaws patched today by Microsoft. QuickTime is once again vulnerable to multiple critical flaws, and the fix also adds an important new feature. A new variant of blackmailing malware raises the bar in technical sophistication. Opera, the other other browser, now protects against many forms of web-based threats. For more on these threats, vulnerabilities and other issues, visit the Watch. Microsoft Releases 7 Patches, 3 Critical Five QuickTime Bugs Fixed In Update Ransomware And The Keybreaking Project Opera Adds Malware Protection Microsoft Releases 7 Patches, 3 Critical Several serious threats affect all Windows versions. The scariest one could allow someone near you to take over your computer. Read this story Five QuickTime Bugs Fixed In Update QuickTime 7.5 addresses major problems and upgrades MPEG-4 video. Read this story Ransomware And The Keybreaking Project Fighting ransomware with mass-cracking efforts is not a sustainable strategy. Read this story Opera Adds Malware Protection Integration of Haute Secure's client and service makes Opera protect against numerous real-world threats. Read this story SUBSCRIBE TO PC MAGAZINE AND SAVE 82% Subscribe today and save 82% off the newsstand price. Plus, you will receive FREE software from PC Magazine with your subscription. Don't miss this limited time offer. 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