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August 10, 2011 – New IE9 update fixes several security flaws

Microsoft has rolled out a new update for Internet Explorer 9 that fixes a
host of different security holes.

Launched yesterday on Microsoft’s familiar “Patch Tuesday,” the August 2011
Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer is a critical one that resolves
issues not just in IE9 but in versions 6, 7, and 8 as well, according to a Microsoft
blog. The update is available through Windows Update, so IE users who have
Windows automatic updates turned on should have already received it.

The patch takes care of five holes in IE that were disclosed in coordination
with Microsoft and two others that were publicly revealed. The most serious of
the security flaws could let a hacker run code on a remote PC if the user visits
a malicious Web page. Microsoft also advises that people who run accounts
without administrative rights are generally better protected against these types
of exploits.

Beyond patching the security holes, the 21MB update throws in some non-security fixes. One
resolves an issue in which IE took a long time to open an e-mail on Outlook’s
Web App. Another addresses a flaw in IE8 in which the browser may have frozen when opening
some pages in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Due to the critical nature of the security flaws, Microsoft is recommending
that individual users who don’t have automatic updates turned on install the
update manually as soon as possible. IT administrators will also want to roll
out the update to their organizations using their own in-house update tools.

Yesterday’s Patch Tuesday was a big one for Microsoft and the third largest
of 2011, according to security vendor McAfee. The folks in Redmond rolled out 13
security updates to fix 22 flaws that affected Windows, IE, Microsoft
Office, the .Net Framework, and Microsoft Developer Tools.

“Overall this Patch Tuesday is on the large side,” Dave Marcus, director of
security research and communications at McAfee Labs, said in a statement.
“Although there are only two critical patches this month, this update comes
after the July patches from Oracle and Apple, and there will be another release
of critical patches for Adobe Flash Player [on Tuesday], leaving IT
administrators with a full plate this summer.”

Marcus advises IT admins to place priority on the IE and Windows updates
since their related vulnerabilities could “result in remote code execution
attacks and can expose users to drive-by download attacks via the
browser.”

Press Release: June 22, 2011 – DataVizion Hires New Computer Engineer Mat Lehn

DataVizion, LLC is excited to introduce a new member of our team, Mat Lehn. Mat comes to us with extensive experience in customer service and PC/Mac repair. As a customer oriented person he enjoys talking with his customers on their terms. His knowledge of laptops and desktops, as well as solving for small business needs, will be a great asset for DataVizion.

“I’m looking forward to the new career opportunity,” says Mat. “I’m happy that DataVizion wants to invest in me and my growth, and I’m looking forward to helping DataVizion grow.”

Born in Colorado, Mat moved here to Lincoln with his family when he was little. He enjoys hunting, bow fishing, camping, snow boarding, fixing up his house and spending time with his family and friends.

Press Release: April 26, 2011 – DataVizion Marks 10th Anniversary

Nebraska-based DataVizion will mark its 10th Anniversary May 1st. The technology service and solutions company was founded by Kelly Schrad in 2001.

DataVizion has provided IT services and support to more than 200 small to medium-size businesses in and Nebraska and the Midwest. From the outset, Schrad was determined to build a client-focused business that offered face-to-face IT services.

“I saw that there was a lack of customer service surrounded the whole wave of managed service companies,” Schrad said. “We look to build long-term relationships and get to know our client’s needs as well as possible.”

DataVizion took a significant step forward in 2006 when Ron Roth joined the company. Roth brought more than 20 years of experience to DataVizion and helped the company become a premier provider of IT solutions for small businesses.

In an industry with high turnover and companies that come and go, DataVizion is committed to building lasting relationships with customers and continuity for its growing team of IT professionals.

“I believe there is an opportunity to bring on seasoned talent to work with enterprise customers while developing younger talent and giving them something to work towards,” he said. “This approach helps us build consistency in our talent base.”

DataVizion will celebrate its 10 years of service with a customer appreciation celebration later in the year.

To find out more about DataVizion, or if you need a local source for more information on the IT industry, contact: Rob deMalignon, 402-261-5905, rob@datavizion.com.

DataVizion, LLC.
PO Box 21876
Lincoln, NE 68542-1876
Serving Lincoln, Omaha and Surrounding Communities
402-261-5905
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