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OS X Mountain Lion will include automatic security updating
Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion (version 10.8) is due to be released next month, and its latest Developer Preview shows a new addition meant to keep its users secure: the …
Microsoft fixes 28 security bugs
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for June 2012 contains 7 bulletins addressing 28 security bugs. Three of the bulletins are rated “critical” and the rest …
Adobe delivers sandboxed Flash Player for Firefox users
Adobe released the newest version (11.3) of its Flash Player, with which its Protected Mode is now made available to Firefox users on Windows. “Our Protected Mode …
Facebook unveils new mobile security measures
Facebook has introduced three security updates for protecting its mobile users: a code generator, the ability to report unwanted content on your phone, and improved mobile …
Microsoft to release seven bulletins next week
The Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for June 2012 lists seven bulletins, three of which are rated “critical” and four “important.” The …
PostgreSQL security updates released
The PostgreSQL Global Development Group released security updates for all active branches of the PostgreSQL database system, including versions 9.1.4, 9.0.8, 8.4.12 and …
Avira “fixes” PC-crippling update bug
On Monday, Avira issued a faulty Service Pack for all of its products running on 32-bit versions of Windows, which resulted in massive problems for users as the …
Apple security update fixes QuickTime vulnerabilities
Apple just released an advisory addressing 17 security flaws in QuickTime Media Player. The update is rated critical as several of the fixed vulnerabilities can be used to …
Avira Antivirus update wreaks havoc on millions of PCs
If you are a user of any of the paid versions of Avira’s various antivirus and security software and you have tried to update it/them in the last 24 hours, chances are …
Apple ships Flashback removal tool for OS X 10.5 Leopard
Following the discovery of a 600K strong Flashback botnet, Apple has been trying to undo the damage to its reputation and has worked on issuing tools, patches and updates …
Adobe backs down, will patch old software for free
Following Adobe’s recent release of Creative Suite 6 and its statement that it will not be patching critical security vulnerabilities in previous versions of the popular …
Adobe patches Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Shockwave
Adobe released four security bulletins that fix critical vulnerabilities in the following products, for both Windows and Macintosh plaforms: Adobe Illustrator CS 5.5 and …