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Microsoft says 'wait for us' as WMF threat climbs
 Security Alert Microsoft urged Windows users to wait for its official security patch for a graphics file vulnerability, but some security researchers favor installation of an unofficial patch now.

Windows WMF flaw exploited
 Windows WMF flaw: How to protect against attacks
 Update: Microsoft patch for WMF flaw to be released Jan. 10
 Risk of Windows WMF attacks jumps 'significantly,' security firm warns
Malicious hackers exploit zero-day Windows flaw
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WMF attacks on the rise
But researchers say that corporate infections are not widespread
Microsoft says 'wait for us' as WMF threat climbs
It does not plan to release a patch until Jan. 10
Analysis: Fuzzy HD picture to come into focus at CES
Supporters of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray formats will be showing their wares
Broadcom unveils chip that plays Blu-Ray, HD-DVD
It could help PC and DVD manufacturers avoid picking sides in the format fight
Adobe releases new Flash software for mobile devices
The products lets device makers and operators offer customizable user interfaces and consistent experiences to users of a variety of devices that may have different operating systems, processors and screen sizes.
Google to be default search on Opera mobile browsers
Opera will feature Google search on the home screens of its Opera Mini and Opera Mobile browsers for handheld devices.
Adobe releases new Flash software for mobile devices
The products lets device makers and operators offer customizable user interfaces and consistent experiences to users of a variety of devices that may have different operating systems, processors and screen sizes.
Analysis: Fuzzy HD picture to come into focus at CES
Supporters of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray formats will be showing their wares
Traffic optimization takes center stage in networking
InfoWorld's P.J. Connolly looks at the year that was and what to look forward to in the networking arena.
Bold Predictions for 2006
Provocative thoughts about the future of IT, from industry observers Don Tapscott, Thornton A. May, Paul Glen, Bart Perkins and many others.
Adobe releases new Flash software for mobile devices
The products lets device makers and operators offer customizable user interfaces and consistent experiences to users of a variety of devices that may have different operating systems, processors and screen sizes.
Update: Microsoft patch for WMF flaw to be released Jan. 10
But security experts recommend installation of an unofficial patch now

 Doing the Best They Can
January 02,2006
 Outside sales guy is promoted to manager, so he'll need a docking station for his laptop. But the Monday after it's installed, sysadmin has a phone message: "I can't connect the laptop to the docking station. This @#$%! thing doesn't work!" Read on...





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