Monthly Archives: January 2013
The Java Issue in Plain English
After a string of exploited vulnerabilities in the Java browser plug-in, the Department of Homeland Security, along with a number of online security experts, have recommended that users disable or restrict access to Java in their web browsers whenever possible. … Continue reading
Posted in Recommended Reading | Tagged java
Critical Security Updates Released
Microsoft today released an emergency patch to address the zero day vulnerability discovered last December, which could allow remote code execution if users of Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8 visit websites or open emails containing malicious code. For more … Continue reading
Posted in Security Updates | Tagged java, microsoft, security advisory, software patches and updates
This Week in Security
The past week saw a number of patches, updates, and alerts. Microsoft released a number of security bulletins on Patch Tuesday. In conjunction, Adobe released updates for Reader, Acrobat, and Flash Player, and issued an advisory about unpatched vulnerabilities in Coldfusion. … Continue reading
Posted in Malware, Patch Tuesday, Security Updates | Tagged adobe, exploits, google, java, malware, microsoft, mozilla, patch tuesday, security advisory, software patches and updates, web browser security
Patch Tuesday Roundup for January 2013
Today is Microsoft’s first Patch Tuesday of the new year, and it sees seven security bulletins released, two of which are considered critical. A complete list of the bulletins can be found at Microsoft’s Safety & Security Center. Additionally, Adobe released … Continue reading
Posted in Patch Tuesday, Security Updates | Tagged adobe, microsoft, patch tuesday, software patches and updates
FCC’s Smartphone Security Checker
Smartphones provide access to a great many services, from email to social networking to online banking. With all the personal and financial information accessible by modern smartphones, mobile security is more important now than ever. To help smartphone users protect … Continue reading
Posted in Mobile Devices | Tagged mobile