Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Mozilla Thunderbird Update Available

Mozilla have released an updated version of their Thunderbird email client containing fixes to security vulnerabilities. Some of the fixed vulnerabilities are categorized as critical.

Affected versions:
Mozilla Thunderbird versions earlier than 52.5.2

Fresh version can be obtained via inbuilt updater or by downloading from the product site.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Google Chrome Updated

Google have released a version 63.0.3239.108 of their Chrome web browser. New version contains two security fixes. More information about changes in Google Chrome Releases blog.

Adobe Flash Player Updated

Adobe have released updated versions of their Flash Player. The new versions fix critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

Affected versions:
- Users of Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.187 and earlier versions for Windows should update to Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.126

- Users of Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.187 and earlier versions for Macintosh should update to Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.126

- Users of Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.187 and earlier versions for Linux should update to Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.126

- Flash Player integrated with Google Chrome will be updated by Google via Chrome update

- Flash Player integrated with Internet Explorer 11 (on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10) and Microsoft Edge (Windows 10) will be updated via Windows Update


More information can be read from Adobe's security bulletin.

Microsoft Security Updates For December 2017

Microsoft have released security updates for December 2017.

Summary of the updates (filter by inserting 11/15/2017 to the From field and 12/15/2017 to the To field) here.

New Version Of iCloud For Windows Released

Apple have released version 7.2 of their iCloud client for Windows. New version contains fixes to a bunch of security vulnerabilities.

More information about the security content of iCloud for Windows 7.2 can be read from related security advisory.

Users of old versions should update to the latest one available here.

ITunes 12.7.2 Released

Apple have released version 12.7.2 of their iTunes media player. New version fixes a bunch of security vulnerabilities.

More information about the security content of iTunes 12.7.2 can be read from related security advisory.

Users of old versions should update to the latest one available.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Symantec Intelligence Report: November 2017

Symantec have published their Intelligence report that sums up the latest threat trends for November 2017.

The report can be viewed here.

Mozilla Firefox Updated

Mozilla have released updated versions of Firefox browser to address security vulnerabilities.

Affected products are:
- Mozilla Firefox earlier than 57.0.2 (advisory)
- Mozilla Firefox earlier than ESR 52.5.2 (advisory)

Fresh version can be obtained via inbuilt updater or by downloading from the product site:
Firefox

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Google Chrome Updated

Google have released a version 63.0.3239.84 of their Chrome web browser. New version contains 37 security fixes. More information about changes in Google Chrome Releases blog.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Updates For Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla have released updates to Firefox browser to address security vulnerabilities.

Affected products are:
- Mozilla Firefox earlier than 57.0.1

Fresh version can be obtained via inbuilt updater or by downloading from the product site:
Firefox

Sunday, December 3, 2017

WordPress 4.9.1 Released

There has been released a new version of WordPress (blogging tool and content management system) which contains updates to security vulnerabilities. It's also recommended to check if there are any updates available for WordPress extensions in use. Also, it's recommended to disable those extensions that are not needed.

Affected versions:
WordPress versions earlier than 4.9.1

More information can be read from the WordPress blog.