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News of the Apple malware that does not seem to go away. Adobe has a free update and three you have to pay for. Not to be outdone on it’s own release day, Microsoft has an amazing amount of updates this month. [Read more...]
Well, maybe not. In fact, with some in the computer field, it’s right up there with April 15th – tax day. This months updates includes some from Microsoft and Adobe. Also, we’ve had some very concerning news in the last week for Mac users. So, what’s up this month? [Read more...]
This is what Window Update looks like in the start menu
More specifically, it’s important if you view text on web pages or on emails. This Patch Tuesday is important if you use any Chinese language on your computer. It is important if you use Internet Explorer. It is important if you use Microsoft Office. It is important if you have an Apple computer and have Microsoft Office on it.
What? Microsoft Patch Tuesday important if you have a Mac? Yep.
There’s more too.
So, something for nearly everyone to update this November. Also, there is a major vulnerability that is not yet patched – I’ll save that for last. [Read more...]
Also, there is yet another Adobe Flash exploit out that is already in use (a 0-day exploit). First, the Microsoft updates:
This is what Window Update looks like in the start menu
This month Microsoft has 17 bulletins covering 64 vulnerabilites.
That’s a lot! On Windows XP, I have seen up to [Read more...]
This update covers just about all Operating Systems. Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Unix, and even Android. Basically, every system except the iPhone and iPad (no flash fun for them).
The vulnerability that this update fixes has been being exploited for several weeks already in Windows. However, there is the possibility for any operating system to eventually see malware or attacks using this weakness.
Click on this button on the Adobe.com webpage to update Flash Player
You can follow the instructions on the Adobe website – just click the “Get Flash” button there.
Click here for direction and a how-to video for updating Flash in Windows 7
For Windows XP, you can follow the directions to update Flash here, but use only Internet Explorer and not Google Chrome.
I expect there will also be an update for Adobe Reader and Acrobat within a couple weeks but this Flash update should help with that vulnerability as it is Flash that also is the problem there.
If you do not update Flash, it is only a matter of time before malware will be installed on your computer. That is, if it is not too late already. This is that serious.
