Hey folks!
Apple released security updates for all current versions of OSX, as well as updates to Server Admin Tools, iMac, and MobileMe Backup. This includes security updates. Use the “Apple Updater” to get the most recent versions of all the affected software.
Java Runtime 6u20 corrects several security and stability issues, including at least two remotely exploitable security vulnerabilities. This is a security update. You may be prompted to install this update by the Java icon in your tray, but it’s probably safest to install this software directly from the source:
http://www.java.com/en/download/
Adobe Reader 9.3.2 – if you haven’t done so yet, don’t forget to update! Use “Help, Check for updates” to upgrade to the most current version or get it here:
http://get.adobe.com/reader
As with all Adobe products, be sure to UNCHECK any toolbars, add-ons and other “offers” both during download and during installation.
Looking for an upgrade?
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https://www.trillian.im/buy/index.php/introduction
Important Notes
Everything above this section should be checked by everyone on every computer. Chances are good that close to every single computer you touch will be affected by those updates. This is not the case with the items below, though you should still check each line item below to see if it applies to software you have installed.
Please remember that while I list many different applications within these updates, most people should ONLY install updates for a program if they already have a previous version of that program installed.
It is essential to maintain all the applications you have installed on your computer, but often you can minimize the time investment and the potential for exploitation simply by uninstalling software you do not need.
Also note that using the applications own “check for updates” function, when available, will best preserve your current settings, and often avoid any crapware that might come with a fresh installer. Use this option if it’s available to you.
Media updates:
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
DVDFab 7.0.4.0 adds support for AACS MKB v17, and improved performance of “Blu-ray to Blu-ray”, as well as several other minor changes — and native 64bit support. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/en/download.htm
CD Burner XP 4.3.0.2064 corrects two potential security bugs, as well as an autoupdate error. This is a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/en/download
Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.
Recuva 1.37.488 corrects several minor bugs and changes to recovery algorithms. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/recuva
Web Package Updates
These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.
phpMyAdmin 3.3.2 corrects a dozen minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉
Regards,
Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/