Microsoft has issued critical patches for Windows, IE, and SQL Server, as Adobe plugs Reader and Acrobat

Microsoft has used its Patch Tuesday update to repair vulnerabilities in Windows, Internet Explorer and other products

Microsoft has tackled security flaws in MS Office and Internet Explorer in its latest security patch

Between Microsoft's Patch Tuesday and Adobe's Shockwave update, IT departments have a heavy load of patches to apply

Apple has shipped a hefty security patch update that will fix 52 bugs and vulnerabilties in OS X Lion

Oracle has issued patches to close down a vulnerability that could cause a denial of service in some products

Apple has released a massive security update to fix 39 vulnerabilities across Mac OS X and Mac apps

Adobe's security update has patched some critical vulnerabilities for Reader, Acrobat, Shockwave and Flash

Google has patched 27 security holes in Chrome and rewarded bug hunters with just under £10,000

Oracle is to fix 73 vulnerabilities, some critical, across its product portfolio in its quarterly update