3 responses to “We’re still at MS-DEFCON 2”

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   Susan October 23rd, 2009 at 12:12

   You and Susan Bradley keep talking about MS this and MS that, but when I go to Windows Update in Vista all I see are KB numbers, so how am I supposed to know what you are talking about?

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   woody October 23rd, 2009 at 13:00

   Susan -

   The problem is that each Security Bulletin (MS09-xxx number) has multiple – sometimes many KB numbers. The best way to sort them out, in my opinion, is with the SANS Internet Storm Center list. For October, that list is at http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=7345 .

   In general, with a few exceptions, I give a blanket GO/NO-GO recommendation. Right now, I’m saying hold off on applying any updates. I’ll give the green light when I think it’s safe – or when I think MS won’t be making any more changes, whichever comes first.

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   rc primak October 24th, 2009 at 02:02

   And if you read Susan Bradley’s column in WS Newsletter, it becomes obvious why NOT to apply this month’s patches — not yet anyway.