When this story was originally reported it misstated the number of security updates expected from Microsoft next Tuesday. There will be 12 updates. The story has been corrected. Microsoft plans to release 12 sets of security patches next Tuesday fixing critical vulnerabilities in a number of its products, including the company’s new security software.The bulk of the patches will fix flaws in the Windows operating system and Office, Microsoft said in a statement published Thursday on its website. Five of the updates will be for Windows, and two of them will be for Office. Microsoft also plans to release one less-critical update that addresses flaws in both Windows and Office.The patches will be released as part of Microsoft’s monthly cycle of security updates. There will also be patches for Microsoft’s Step-by-Step Interactive Training, Microsoft Data Access Components, and an update that covers both Windows and Visual Studio.Finally, Microsoft will publish an update that patches critical flaws in its Windows Live OneCare, Antigen, Windows Defender and ForeFront security software. The Office patches have been anticipated, as online criminals have been exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in Word and Excel for several months. These attacks, which are occurring on a limited scale according to Microsoft, try to trick the victim into opening a maliciously coded Office attachment in order to compromise the PC. — Robert McMillan, IDG News Service (San Francisco Bureau)Related Links: Microsoft Windows Vista: The OS Has LandedMicrosoft Office Antipiracy Checks to Become Mandatory Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP What goes well with Viña Concha y Toro wines? Meat, fish, poultry, and SAP Viña Concha y Toro, a wine producer that distributes to more than 140 countries worldwide, paired its operation with the SAP Business Technology Platform to enhance its operation and product. By Tom Caldecott, SAP Contributor Dec 04, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Azul How to maximize ROI by choosing the right Java partner for your organization Choosing the right Java provider is a critical decision that can have a significant impact on your organization’s success. By asking the right questions and considering the total cost of ownership, you can ensure that you choose the best Java p By Scott Sellers Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Application Management brandpost Sponsored by DataStax Ask yourself: How can genAI put your content to work? Generative AI applications can readily be built against the documents, emails, meeting transcripts, and other content that knowledge workers produce as a matter of course. By Bryan Kirschner Dec 04, 2023 5 mins Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence feature The CIO’s new role: Orchestrator-in-chief CIOs have unique insight into everything that happens in a company. Some are using that insight to take on a more strategic role. By Minda Zetlin Dec 04, 2023 12 mins CIO C-Suite Business IT Alignment Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe