Microsoft update hits Zone Alarm users

Microsoft update hits Zone Alarm users

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Posted 7/9/2008 12:36 PM

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A Microsoft update is causing problems for Zone Alarm users, causing a complete loss of internet access.

The KB951748 update is the offending piece of software, which alters files relating to Windows networking.

Zone Alarm reportedly interprets this as a malicious attack and completely blocks all internet traffic in response.

Full story:
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/211299/microsoft-update-hits-zone-alarm-users.html

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Posted 7/10/2008 6:37 AM

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Workaround to Sudden Loss of Internet Access Problem:
http://download.zonealarm.com/bin/free/pressReleases/2008/LossOfInternetAccessIssue.html

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Posted 7/10/2008 8:36 AM

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More at SANS Internet Storm Center: July 2008 black tuesday overview

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