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Updates 2010-08-02

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Hey folks!

Microsoft released an out-of-cycle update for all current versions of Windows to correct the LNK vulnerability publicized two weeks ago. Hit Windows Update *now* to ensure you have this critical security fix installed. This is a security update. A reboot is required.
  http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released a number of security updates over the last couple weeks, for all OSX and Windows versions of iTunes, Safari, as well as non-security updates to iOS 3 & iOS 4. Please check the Apple Updater as soon as possible to obtain the most recent updates.

iTunes 9.2.1 corrects several bugs, including a remotely exploitable security vulnerability, iPhone4 issues, plugin incompatibility and reliability fixes. This is a security update. Use the Apple Updater to update to the most recent version.
  http://www.apple.com/itunes/

iOS 4.0.1 for iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 is released. This supposedly corrects the antenna software sensitivity issue, however, since this is not a security update, if you’re still using iOS 3 on your iPhone/iPod, I strongly recommend waiting for the whole “antennagate” scandal to settle before upgrading. If you opt to update now, you can get the update through iTunes 9.2.1 (see above).

iOS 3.2.1 for iPad corrects several bugs, including freeze bugs, search engine alternatives, wifi connectivity and display options.  This is not a security update. Get the update through iTunes.

Java 6u21 adds VM support, various bug fixes and corrects a security bug in drag & drop. This is a security update.
If you DO NOT already have Java installed, DO NOT install it now!
  http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp?detect=jre&try=1
If you’re using a 64bit machine and use both 32bit and 64bit browsers, you should also install the 64bit version, available here:
  http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

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.

Driver Updates

If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.

ATI Catalyst 10.7 adds newer hardware support and improves performance under certain applications. This is not a security update.
  http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx

Logitech SetPoint 6.15.25 provides several stability and reliability fixes. This is not a security update.
  http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support-downloads/downloads/mice

nVidia 258.96 adds support for newer hardware, updates control panel options and functionality, including size, position, gamma, and HDMI perception. This is not a security update.
  http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

Browser Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 3.6.8 corrects several security and stability bugs. This is a security update.
  http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

SeaMonkey 2.0.6 corrects several security and stability bugs. This is a security update.
  http://www.seamonkey-project.org/releases/

Safari 5.0.1 (and 4.1.1 for OSX 10.4) corrects networking performance, reliability and security issues, and adds extension support. Use the Apple Updater, or download the installer directly from the URL below. A reboot is required. This is a security update.
  http://www.apple.com/safari/

Email Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Thunderbird 3.1.1 provides several security and stability fixes, incorporating the PNG, SJOW and CSS security fixes from other Mozilla projects. This is a security update.
  http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/

Codec Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Vista Codec Package 5.8.0 updates included codecs and removes realmedia and corecodec components. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This version works for both Windows XP and Windows Vista. This is not a security update.
  http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win7 Codec Package 2.5.9 updates included codecs and removes realmedia and corecodec components. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This is not a security update.
  http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.6.3 updates included codecs, corrects decoding errors, and removes corecodec components. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package. This is not a security update.
  http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.3.7.2316 adds disc splitting functionality, extensive file filtering capabilities, improved performance for audio processing, as well as several other bugfixes. This is not a security update.
  http://cdburnerxp.se/

VLC Media Player 1.1.2 corrects several dozen bugs, including UI, output, decoder, crash and other issues. This is not a security update.
  http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

Security Software Updates

One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

SuperAntiSpyware 4.41.1000 provides updated definitions and improvements in scanning performance. This is not a security update.
  http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

AVG Anti-Virus Free 9.0.851 adds several modules for advanced detection. This is not a security update.
  https://12pd.com/click?avg

Office Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Adobe Reader 9.3.3 is now officially “available” from Adobe’s website as a full version, and NOT as an update package (saving at least 40mb in downloads for each computer). You can download the full version below, but you’re better off, if you have it installed already, using the “Help, Check for Updates” option in order to preserve any custom settings (most notably the security and javascript safety options). This is a security update.
  http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Any Video Converter 3.07 updates the YouTube downloading engine. This is not a security update.
  http://www.any-video-converter.com/

DVDFab 7.0.9.0 corrects several bugs, primarily in the DVD ripping functionality, automatic bitrate calculation and performance. This is not a security update.
  http://www.dvdfab.com/en/download.htm

Education updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Kodu 1.0.70.0 corrects a major stability bug on new projects. This is not a security update.
  http://community.research.microsoft.com/blogs/kodu/default.aspx

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CPU-Z 1.55 adds various hardware support. This is not a security update.
  http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

Goodsync & Goodsync2Go 8.3.0.5 add support for SkyDrive, logging options, reduction of temp folders, time-shift detection and NTLM fixes. This is not a security update.
  https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

WinSCP 4.2.8 adds a number of fixes, including IPv6, FTPS, SFTP, sorting, slow directory navigation and others. Now includes PuTTYgen and Pageant. This is not a security update.
  http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

CCleaner 2.34.1200 corrects several minor bugs and improves cleaning several application types. This is not a security update.
  http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Defraggler 1.21.209 consists primarily cosmetic updates, though does improve 64-bit performance. This is not a security update.
  http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

Recuva 1.38.504 adds clipboard handling, improves support for PDF, Win7, and stability of background processing. This is not a security update.
  http://www.piriform.com/recuva

Speccy 1.03.162 adds text-format to the output options, print output, XPMC and various minor stability and UI improvements. This is not a security update.
  http://www.piriform.com/speccy

SpeedFan 4.41 adds various additional hardware support, USB drive enclosures, and various other hardware. This is not a security update.
  http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

Microsoft released the following updates to the SysInternals collection: TCPView, Autoruns, ProcDump, and Disk2vhd, correct minor bugs and adds new functionality to TCPView. These are not a security updates.
  http://sysinternals.com/

USBDeview 1.75 improves information display, and adds USB profile version to the UI. This is not a security update.
  http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.1.49 corrects several dozen bugs, in replication, optimization, order by and indexing. This is not a security update.
  http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

TortoiseSVN x32 1.6.10 corrects several bugs, mostly cosmetic in nature. This is not a security update.
  http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads

Web Package Updates

These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.

phpMyAdmin 3.3.5 corrects various PHP and import/export issues. This is not a security update.
  http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php

WordPress 3.0.1 corrects over 50 issues discovered since the 3.0 release, including import/export issues, as well as menu, multisite, theme, role and other issues. This is not a security update.
  http://wordpress.org/download/

That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/

Updates 2010-07-13

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Hey folks!

Microsoft released four updates for Win7/Vista and five updates for XP today, including two for Windows and two or three for Microsoft Office. A reboot is required for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Use Windows Update to obtain the latest software:
  http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates this month for Epson and HP printers. This is not a security update. Use the Apple Updater to obtain relevant software for your installation.

Adobe released updates to Acrobat and Reader on June 29th. These are major security updates, so if you haven’t updated yet, please do so now. A reboot is required.
  http://get.adobe.com/reader
Adobe also released updates for FrameMaker 9, Photoshop 9, 12 and CS5. Use Help, Check for Updates, or download the updates directly from the link below:
  http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/new.jsp

Java 6 Update 21 corrects a number of bugs, including multiple security issues. This is a security update. If you KNOW that you actually USE Java, then you need this update. If you DO NOT use Java, please take a moment to uninstall it from your computer (through the control panel).
  http://www.java.com/getjava 

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.

Browser Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 3.6.6 corrects timing and reliability of the new ‘stalled plugin’ functionality. This is not a security update, but is a major stability release. Use Help, Check for Updates, or the URL below:
  http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Opera 10.60 is a security update, and adds several other features, including more distinctive fraud detection, history navigation, search improvements and HTML5 fixes. This is a security update.  Use Help, Check for Updates, or the URL below:
  http://www.opera.com/

Flock 2.6.1 is a security update, incorporating the security fix from Firefox 3.6.4. This is a security update.  Use Help, Check for Updates, or the URL below:
  http://www.flock.com/

Google Chrome 5.0.375.99 corrects multiple security issues. This is a security update. Use “Tools, About” to find out if you have the most up-to-date version, and install it if necessary.
  http://www.google.com/chrome/

Internet Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Connectify 2.0.1.15550 enables Connectify to run as a service, and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
  http://www.connectify.me/index.html

Slingshot 1.2 adds encryption to the stored FTP credentials. This should be treated as a security update. To install this update, you’ll need to uninstall any previous version.
  http://slingshot.commanigy.com/

Trillian 4.2.0.20 is a bugfix release, correcting multiple issues, including crash bugs and performance issues. This is not a security update. The update will install automatically if you’re patient, or you can download it direct from the link below.
  http://www.trillian.im/download/
Also note that updates are available for Trillian for Mac beta and Trillian for Droid is now in testing.

Codec Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Vista Codec Package 5.7.8 updates included codecs and subtitle improvements. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application. This version works for both Windows XP and Windows Vista.
  http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Win7 Codec Package 2.5.6 updates included codecs and subtitle improvements. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
  http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Win x64 Codec Support 2.6.0 updates included codecs and subtitle improvements. This update applies only to 64-bit computers, and requires either the Win7 Codec Package or the Windows Vista Codec package.
  http://shark007.net/x64components.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

The Gimp 2.6.10 corrects a nasty crash bug in the previous release. This is not a security update, but installation is strongly recommended if you use The Gimp.
  http://www.gimp.org/

CDBurnerXP 4.3.5.2256 adds disc spanning, and corrects several other minor bugs. This is not a security update.
  http://cdburnerxp.se/

Winamp 5.581 corrects several bugs, including crashes, memory leaks and cosmetic issues. This should be treated as a security update.
  http://www.winamp.com/media-player/en

Office Updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Notepad++ 5.7 corrects a number of stability issues. This is not a security update.
  http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Security Software Updates

One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

SuperAntiSpyware 4.40.1002 corrects performance issues and updates detection libraries. This is not a security update.
  http://www.superantispyware.com/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 1.72 corrects problems with Firefox content parsing. This is not a security update.
  http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Any Video Converter 3.06 adds additional output support for mobile devices, including iPhone4 and various Android devices. This is not a security update.
  http://www.any-video-converter.com/

Education updates

One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Kodu 1.0.64.0 corrects a number of bugs relating to physics, user-interaction and map development. This is not a security update.
  http://fuse.microsoft.com/kodu.html

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TightVNC 2.0.2 is a major update for the popular VNC client. This is not a security update.
  http://www.tightvnc.com/

CPU-Z 1.55 adds various hardware support. This is not a security update.
  http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

Goodsync & Goodsync2Go 8.2.9.9 corrects several cosmetic issues, auth, activation and sync issues across certain protocols. This is not a security update.
  http://www.goodsync.com/download/affs/goodsync-x12pd.exe

GPU-Z 0.4.4 adds additional hardware support, corrects several crash bugs on certain hardware, and adds clock monitoring and die size measurement. This is not a security update.
  http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/

Ketarin 1.1.2.337 adds several nifty features I requested, including multireplace – which will greatly simplify application profiles that use text within their version number. This is not a security update.
  http://cdburnerxp.se/help/kb/20

SysInternals released updates to Disk2vhd and ADExplorer, correcting minor bugs, increasing usability and in the case of Disk2vhd, greatly increases reliability for unstable systems.
  http://sysinternals.com/

Web Package Updates

These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.

phpMyAdmin 3.3.4 is a stability and reliability update, but also adds synchronize functionality between servers. This is not a security update.
  http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php

BuddyPress 1.2.5.2 is the third in a recent flurry of bugfix releases. This version corrects avatar display issues, activity stream links, template parsing, activation links and a number of other issues, some of which were very frustrating. This should be treated as a security update.
  http://buddypress.org/download/

That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/

Updates 2010-04-13

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Hey folks!

Microsoft released just shy of a dozen updates today, addressing security issues in Windows (2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7), Office (Visio and Publisher), Exchange, VBscript, and SMB. You should visit Microsoft Update immediately to install those which apply to your computer. This does include security updates. Depending on what you have open at the time of installation, a reboot may be required.
  http://update.microsoft.com/
Be aware that Windows Update is currently experiencing an issue with Windows XP clients (this month is the end of life for Windows XP SP1), which results in their server refusing to provide updates, asserting that your browser is not up-to-date. If you can’t access it immediately when you try – try, try, try again. 🙂

Apple released security updates for all current versions of OSX as well as updates to Time Capsule, AirPort, iPhoto and Firmware updates. This includes security updates. Use the “Apple Updater” to get the most recent versions of all the affected software.

Adobe Reader 9.3.2 and Adobe Acrobat 9.3.2 include multiple security fixes. These versions replaces all previous versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat. This is a security update. If you’re using Adobe Reader 9.x already, use “Help, Check for updates” to upgrade to the most current version. If you’re using a version of Adobe Reader prior to 9.x, get Adobe Reader 9.3 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.

If you’re using a version of Adobe Acrobat prior to 9.x, you would be well served to either upgrade to 9.x (there are discounted upgrades) or uninstall it completely. Since Acrobat does not guarantee updates to previous versions, this could cause problems for you if you are not running the most current version.

Looking for an upgrade?

I regularly receive requests for recommendations on upgrades and new computers. This last month alone I’ve had over a dozen clients that really need to get a new PC. While the computer linked below is NOT for everyone, it’s something that has so many features and so much power out of the box, that it would likely last anyone purchasing it at least 7+ years, and for many people, over 10 years.

HP Pavilion Elite HPE-150F Desktop PC
  https://12pd.com/amazon?B00318CG64
Quad-core 64-bit processor supporting eight simultaneous threads, 1 terabyte drive, 8 gb of RAM, and a video card that supports three simultaneous displays, including DVI + VGA + HDMI. It’s over 20% off right now, but still weighs in at over $1,000.

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.

Internet Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 3.6.3 corrects a critical security bug that can be exploited by any website you visit. This is a security update. Use “Help”, “Check for Updates” or download the installer from:
  http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/

SeaMonkey 2.0.4 incorporates stability and security updates. This is a security update. Use “Help”, “Check for Updates” or download the installer from:
  http://www.seamonkey-project.org/releases/

Thunderbird 3.0.4 corrects issues with the UI, as well as five security bugs, including three that are remotely exploitable. This is a security update. Use “Help”, “Check for Updates” or download the installer from:
  http://www.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/thunderbird/

Media updates:
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Any Video Converter 3.05
  http://www.any-video-converter.com/download/

CDBurnerXP 4.3.0.2054 introduces x64 support, portable and command line versions, as well as a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
  http://www.cdburnerxp.se/en/download

Vista Codec Package 5.6.7 updates several codecs. This is not a security update. Note that Vista Codec Package DOES support Windows XP.
  http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DAEMON Tools Lite 4.35.6 now supports MDX format, a new Windows Sidebar Gadget and Drag&Drop disk loading. This is not a security update.
  http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/downloads

GoodSync 8.2.1.1 corrects a dozen issues with FTP, DAV, S3, GSTP and logon/logoff issues. This is not a security update.
  http://www.goodsync.com/download/affs/goodsync-x12pd.exe

Defraggler 1.18.185 corrects a number of minor bugs, and increases performance under 64-bit processors. This is not a security update.
  http://www.piriform.com/defraggler

Developer updates:
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Inno Setup 5.3.9 provides several new features, compression, and UI changes. This is not a security update.
  http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/

Updates 2010-03-31

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Hey folks!

Before I begin this time I’d like to take a moment to point out the prescient Dilbert comic from Monday. This Tuesday there were more updates released in any single day, throughout the day, than since last Fall. Many, unfortunately, will require reboots.
  http://www.dilbert.com/strips/comic/2010-03-29

Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle security update for Internet Explorer. One of the vulnerabilities it corrects is actively being exploited against IE6 and IE7, though this includes updates to IE8 as well. This is a security update. A reboot is required.
  http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple has been busy this month:

OSX 10.6.3 and update 2010-002, iPhone Configuration Utility, Final Cut Studio, iMovie, Aperture, Logic Express & Pro, and more than a dozen printer drivers (including a Bounjour Print Services client). This includes several security updates, at least four of which are remotely exploitable and in the wild now. The most common flaw within these vulnerabilities is an overrun within TIFF image processing, which effectively allows an attacker to do anything they like with your Mac if ANY of the flawed applications are installed on your machine, simply by getting you to visit a webpage. This is a security update. Use the “Apple Updater” to get the most recent versions of all affected software. If that doesn’t work (errors are raised during download, for example) use the following link to individually download and install each update (using the Apple Updater as a guide to which downloads are required):
  http://support.apple.com/downloads/

iTunes 9.1 and Quicktime 7.6.6 were also released today. These are both security updates. The vulnerabilities can be exploited simply by opening an evil site (or a trusted site with ads on it) within any browser on your computer. Ideally, you should use the Apple Updater, but if that doesn’t work for you (or you didn’t install it), you can obtain the updates at the links below. If you have iTunes installed, use:
  http://apple.com/download/itunes
Otherwise, install only the QuickTime update, and ONLY if you already have Quicktime installed:
  http://apple.com/download/quicktime

Java Runtime 6u19 adds a couple dozen bugfixes, including “mitigating” (though not exactly eliminating) more than one significant security issue. This is a security update. All users should update ASAP:
  http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp?detect=jre&try=1
If you’re using a 64bit machine and use both 32bit and 64bit browsers, you should also install the 64bit version, available here:
  http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

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.

Driver Updates
If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.

NVIDIA Forceware 197.13 increases performance and exposed features for several newer games. This is not a security update.
  http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us

ATI Catalyst Drivers 10.3 introduces support for various additional hardware and mobility support under Windows 7, as well as optimizations for recent games. This is not a security update.
  http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

IntelliPoint 7.1 corrects several bugs and enables repeating macros, configured through custom button assignments. This is not a security update.
  http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=MK

Internet Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 3.6.2 corrects a half dozen security issues, as well as several other stability bugs. This is a security update. If you have firefox installed, update NOW!
  http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

Hamachi 2.0.2.84 provides the simplest VPN setup I’ve ever seen. As no changelog is provided, this should be considered a security update.
  https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi2/

Skype 4.2.0.155 fixes a URL security bug as well as a payment issue. This is a security update.
  http://www.skype.com/getconnected/

Safari 4.0.5 is a security and stability release. This is a security update.
  http://apple.com/download/safari

Opera 10.51 corrects over 2 dozen bugs in the 10.50 version, including two remotely exploitable security bugs. This is a security update.
  http://www.opera.com/browser/

Trillian for Mac 1.0 Build 105: Universal binary and Facebook/XMPP integration! This is not a security update.
  http://trillian.im/

Trillian 1.1 for iPhone: Landscape, Facebook Chat, 7-day signout, various filters, UI improvements and more consistent connection preferences pulled from the desktop application. This is not a security update.
  Get it from the App Store.

Yahoo! Messenger 10.0.0.1258 corrects several unidentified security bugs. This is a security update.
  http://messenger.yahoo.com/

GoodSync 8.1.9 fixes a crash on uninstall, logoff issues, provides the ability to sync on a schedule, network queuing for enterprise distribution, adds a new “Good Explorer” system for navigating the remote structure, batch activations, FTP syncing fixes, SFTP security update, and adds a “Sync on Logoff” feature. This is a security update.
  http://www.goodsync.com/download/goodsync.exe

uTorrent 2.0 Build 18620 fixes a minor settings bug. This is not a security update.
  http://www.utorrent.com/

FileZilla 3.3.2.1 corrects a half-dozen bugs, including issues with site-specific bookmarks & file-renaming. This is not a security update.
  http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client

SmartFTP 4.0.1085.0 fixes several issues in “find” functionality, as well as a remote browser sorting bug. This is not a security update.
  http://www.smartftp.com/download/

Miranda 0.8.17 provides two new minor features and several fixes to Gadu-Gadu, MSN Messenger and Jabber protocol handling. This is a security update.
  http://www.miranda-im.org/download/

Office Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to most people.

Intuit released a 235mb update to QuickBooks that, among other things, corrects a really annoying PDF printing compatibility issue on 64bit machines, as well as Payroll and Sales Tax bug fixes (if you’ve experienced them, you know exactly what I’m talking about). This is not a security update.
  http://support.quickbooks.intuit.com/support/ProductUpdates.aspx

Scribus 1.3.6 adds new scripting functionality, usability improvements and broader color palettes, in addition to much anticipated documentation updates. This is not a security update.
  http://www.scribus.net/?q=downloads

Adobe released a security update to Premiere Elements, which should be installed by any Adobe Premier users. This is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates, or download the updater from the link below:
  http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4653

Security Software Updates
One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.45 adds an update scheduler, new flash scan option, web policy blocking, stability and performance improvements, and heuristics engine updates. This is a security update.
  http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

SuperAntiSpyware 4.35.1000 introduces “Rootkit Uncover” to help detect and remove deeply hidden malware, as well as engine updates. This version also incorporates a 32/64 merged installer so if you’re downloading for multiple computers you no longer have to worry about whether it’s the right install package. This is a security update.
  http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
Note that SAS now provides a portable scanner, too, available here:
  http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html

AntiVir Personal 10.0.0.561 is a major update for Avira AntiVir. Several additional features (a “pile” of features according to Avira) are included in this releas, including “generic repair” (which attempts to make additional repairs to a system instead of simply deleting the infected files), ProActiv (behavior tracking), improved installation process, and (for the premium version) extensive parental control features. This is a security update.
  http://www.free-av.com/en/download/index.html

Media Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Picasa 3.6 Build 105.56 corrects numerous crash bugs and a couple translation errors. This is not a security update.
  http://google.com/picasa/

CDBurnerXP 4.3.0.1977 adds additional functionality, as well as a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
  http://www.cdburnerxp.se/

ImgBurn 2.5.1.0 adds numerous features, and corrects dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
  http://www.imgburn.com/index.php?act=download

Any Video Converter 3.04 incorporates newer codecs and hardware support. This is not a security update.
  http://www.any-video-converter.com/

Windows 7 Codec Package 2.4.5 updates several codecs, corrects several MKV handling issues, and fixes a couple interface bugs. This is not a security update.
  http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Vista Codec Package 5.6.5 updates several codecs and fixes a couple interface bugs. This is not a security update. Note that Vista Codec Package DOES support Windows XP. If you’re having trouble on an older machine getting web or downloaded audio or video to play, try this Codec package!
  http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 3.1.6.59338, the first release since the Oracle buyout of Sun, provides several dozen fixes, including stability and performance changes. This is not a security update.
  http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

iPhone Configuration Utility 2.2 and MobileMe Control Panel 1.5.1 both add support for the iPad, as well as correcting other issues, including the TIFF security issue detailed above. If you don’t use these applications, don’t install them. 🙂  This is a security update.
  http://support.apple.com/kb/DL926 (iPhone Config)
  http://support.apple.com/kb/DL769 (MobileMe CP)

CPU-Z 1.54 provides additional hardware detection support. This is not a security update.
  http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php

GPU-Z 0.4.0 includes support for newer hardware, as well as correcting a couple minor bugs. This is not a security update.
  http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/1781/TechPowerUp_GPU-Z_v0.4.0.html

CCleaner 2.30.1130 improves performance and reliability for cleaning. This is not a security update.
  http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

Microsoft has released updates to several SysInternals tools, including Process Explorer (expands upon the categorical details within each process), VMMap (correcting a mathematical error under 64bit) and DiskView (providing better disk mapping performance). This is not a security update.
  http://www.sysinternals.com/

Web Package Updates
These are likely to be of interest only to web developers.

phpMyAdmin 3.3.1 corrects a handful of bugs, primarily related to the recent user interface changes. 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/

Updates 2010-02-06

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Hey folks!

Microsoft has released an out-of-cycle update for Windows 7 and Windows 2008, correcting a privilege escalation bug that would enable an existing user of a machine to gain additional rights if successfully exploited. This is a security update. A reboot is required. These are both security updates. You should visit Microsoft Update immediately to install them. Depending on what you have open at the time of installation, a reboot may be required.
  http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released iTunes 9.0.3, iPhone/iPod touch OS 3.1.3, Keyboard Firmware updates, and iMac Display Firmware updates this week. iTunes and the iPhone/iPod OS are security updates. The iPhone/iPod Touch OS update finally adds the ability to sync immediately upon connecting your device. Use the “Apple Updater” to get the most recent versions of the Mac software, but iTunes and the iPhone/iPod OS updates can be updated through iTunes, “Help”, “Check for Updates”.

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 ALREADY 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.

Driver Updates
If you’re using this hardware – these updates are for you.

IntelliType Pro 7.1 resolves some (but not all) custom key-mapping issues, improves stability and support for Windows 7. This is not a security update.
  http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=MK

ATI Catalyst Drivers 10.1 fix a number of bugs from previous versions, most notably an incompatibility with Flash on Firefox and certain other hardware. This is not a security update.
  http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx

Internet Updates
One or more of these are likely to be of interest to everyone.

Firefox 3.6 improves stability, javascript performance, HTML5 and other newer technology support, and adds a better security model for plugins, which should help to minimize future exploitation through plugins. This is a security update.
  http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/

Trillian for Mac is in Alpha testing right now. If you haven’t yet fallen in love with an instant messaging platform for your Mac, check it out!
  https://www.trillian.im/labs/

Security Software Updates
One or more of these is likely to be of interest to most people.

Avast! Free Antivirus 5.0.396 corrects a number of blue screen crash bugs, and adds additional language support. This is a security update.
  http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Spyware Terminator 2.6.6.196 incorporates an updated system files database, helping to eliminate false positives on Windows files. This is a security update.
  http://www.spywareterminator.com/download/download.aspx

Media Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Any Video Converter 3.03 updates the engine to provide faster conversion and adds support for two new output formats. This is not a security update.
  http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/

VLC Media Player 1.0.5 includes various fixes, speed improvements and translations updates. This is not a security update.
  http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

K-Lite Codec Pack 5.7.0 updates several codecs, MPC and various optimizations. This is not a security update.
  http://www.free-codecs.com/K_lite_codec_pack_download.htm

Vista Codec Package 5.5.6 updates several codecs and filters, and corrects a bug in TrueHD audio. This is not a security update.
  http://shark007.net/vistacodecpackage.html

Utility Updates
These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Notepad++ 5.6.5 corrects several issues with find/replace, adds a new find text/next feature and JSP support. This is not a security update.
  http://sourceforge.net/projects/notepad-plus/files/

Recuva 1.35.472 improves scanning performance, startup time and memory management. This is not a security update.
  http://www.piriform.com/recuva

TortoiseSVN 1.6.7 corrects a dozen reliability bugs, including two potential security vulnerabilities. This is a security update.
  http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads

GoodSync 8.1.3.5 corrects multiple performance issues and adds a couple scripting handlers for better automation. This is not a security update.
  http://www.goodsync.com/download/update

CCleaner 2.28.1091 corrects several minor bugs and adds several new usability features. This is not a security update.
  http://www.ccleaner.com/

That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

And stay tuned: Patch Tuesday is the 9th!

Regards,

Shawn K. Hall
https://SaferPC.info/
https://12PointDesign.com/