Updates 2016-06-14

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday. Quite often you’ll read my posts about what needs to be updated and when, but this month I’d like to take the opportunity to remind you to remove stuff. If you’re not using it, remove it. If you don’t need it, remove it. If you aren’t sure whether you need something, chances are good you don’t, so remove it. You can almost always reinstall whatever you remove, so if you’re not sure, ask your IT guy (or me) and *then* you can remove it.

One of the primary principles of security is to “reduce the attack surface.” What this means is to make yourself a smaller target for attackers in order to avoid at least some of the attacks that might otherwise get through. Installing regular updates is the most important thing you can do, but removing unsupported software is a very close second. Beyond these two principles are several other behavioral changes (user education) which can make the difference between victim and victor.

Here’s a couple examples of recent software where the vendor will no longer support it, and the risk of leaving it on is too great:

IBM/Lenovo has discovered a security vulnerability in their Lenovo Accelerator Application, and instead of releasing an update to it they advise all users remove it immediately.
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len_6718

This is a good time to remind you that Apple QuickTime for Windows is also unsupported and has known security vulnerabilities. If you have it installed, remove it, now!
https://saferpc.info/2016/04/on_the_death_of_quicktime/

Now back to Patch Tuesday…

The typical computer should see roughly 1.5gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, Office, Edge, Internet Explorer, .NET, DNS, Group Policy, SMB Server, Netlogon, WPAD, Kernel drivers, Exchange, Windows PDF, Active Directory, Windows Diagnostic Hub, and Windows Search (~1.2gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X El Capitan 10.11.5, Safari 9.1.1, tvOS 9.2.1, watchOS 2.2.1, iOS 9.3.2, iTunes 12.4.1, AirPort Base Station 7.7.7 and Brother Printer drivers. These are security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Be aware that while iOS 9.3.2 is released, there are known problems with it bricking certain hardware. Caveat Emptor!
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/05/16/apple-ios-9-3-2-ipad-pro-problems/#6646f5f05db7

Adobe AIR 21.0.0.215 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 is a security update. Another Flash security update will be released this week.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install 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 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.

Finally, if you’re sick of doing this all yourself, let me! Call or email me any time, and we can set you up with subscription SaferPC updates which will be installed each month whenever necessary. Click, call or email for more details:
https://saferpc.info/updates/
209-565-12PD
shawn@12pointdesign.com

Driver Updates

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

Display Driver Uninstaller 16.0.0.2 fixes a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 51.0.2704.84 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Firefox 47.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Email Updates

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

NK2Edit 3.21 is a cosmetic update. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

OutlookAttachView 2.93 is a cosmetic update. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 45.1.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Skype 7.24.0.104 is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

WGet 1.18 is a security update.
https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/

aria2 1.23.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://aria2.github.io/

curl 7.49.1 is a security update.
http://winampplugins.co.uk/curl/

DynDNS Updater 5.3.1 fixes a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dyndns.com/

Dropbox 4.4.29 is the first stable update in the new major release. Dropbox doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so this should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?dropbox

Evernote 6.1.2.2292 fixes several bugs and adds Quick Search, improved switching and zoom. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

FileZilla 3.18.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201606 updates geolocation data. This is not a security update.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

DNSDataView 1.46 adds select-all support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_records_viewer.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.7.6139 updates libraries, new default behaviors. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

FastStone Viewer 5.7 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

iTunes 12.4.1 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Battle.net Client 20160520 removes Windows XP support (!) so be aware that your games will no longer run on your older hardware.
http://us.battle.net/en/app/

Minecraft 1.10 adds polar bear, Husk, Stray, auto-jump, structure blocks, underground fossils, Magma block, Nether Wart and Red Nether bricks, and much more. This is not a security update.
http://www.minecraft.net/

Office Updates

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

Adobe has released security updates to Creative Cloud Desktop Application, DNG Software Development Kit (SDK), Brackets, and Cold Fusion.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb16-21.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dng-sdk/apsb16-19.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/brackets/apsb16-20.html

LibreOffice 5.1.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 6.9.2 adds log monitoring. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Adobe Reader DC 15.016.20045 is a security update.
http://get.adobe.com/reader

Kindle for PC 1.16.0 Build 44025 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc

Security Software Updates

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

Wireshark 2.0.4 fixes several bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

RogueKiller 12.3.3 adds themes, detections, and stability problems. This is a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Symantec Anti-Virus 20151.1.1.4 is a security update.

SuperAntiSpyware 6.0.1220 updates detection. This is not a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 13.0.0 adds several new features. This is not a security update.
http://download.techsmith.com/snagit/enu/snagit.exe

XSplit Broadcaster 2.7.1602.2244 is a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 2.7.1602.1938 is a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9.3.0.4 is a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MKVToolNix 9.2.0 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.videohelp.com/software/MKVtoolnix

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.1.0.3960 updates drivers and fixes bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

SpaceSniffer 1.3.0.1 improves performance and fixes bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/

7-Zip 16.02 add multi-volume zip support and fixes bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.7-zip.org/

RoboForm 7.9.19 fixes several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

CintaNotes 3.1.4 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download

iExplorer 3.9.6.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/

FileLocator Pro 8.0.2657 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

FolderChangesView 1.90 adds auditory feedback and autocomplete support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

NirCmd 2.81 fixes bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

SearchMyFiles 2.71 fixes several bugs and adds several new features. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

SimpleWMIView 1.17 adds several new features. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

WifiInfoView 2.05 adds a cosmetic change. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

CCleaner 5.18.5607 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Recuva 1.53.1087 improves partition support and fixes bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?recuva

Rufus 2.9 adds support for new partition structures, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://rufus.akeo.ie/

SystemRescueCD 4.7.3 is a security update.
http://www.sysresccd.org/

TaskSchedulerView 1.21 adds export encoding support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

TeamViewer 11.0.59518 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

WizTree 2.01 fixes a restart loop bug. This is not a security update.
http://antibody-software.com/web/software/software/wiztree-finds-the-files-and-folders-using-the-most-disk-space-on-your-hard-drive/

8GadgetPack 19.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://8gadgetpack.net/

HWMonitor 1.29 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

Connectify Hotspot 2016.4 is a stability fix. This is not a security update.
http://www.connectify.me/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.7.13 is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

StrawberryPerl 5.24.0.1 updates to core Perl and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://strawberryperl.com/

Web Package Updates

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

Adminer 4.2.5 is a security update.
http://www.adminer.org/en/

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.42 is a security update.
http://coppermine-gallery.net/

ownCloud Client 2.2.1 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

ColdFusion 2016.2, 11.9 and 10.20 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb16-22.html

phpList 3.2.5 is a security update.
http://www.phplist.com/download

Plupload 2.1.9 is a security update.
http://www.plupload.com/

TinyMCE 4.3.13 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/

WP Update Server 20160611 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/YahnisElsts/wp-update-server

Drupal 8.1.2 does not provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

jQuery 3.0 is a new major release adding several new features and the end-of-life of previous versions 1.12.4 and 2.2.4, which will now only receive critical updates.
http://blog.jquery.com/

MailEnable Enterprise 9.13 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.6.2 is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

ScreenConnect 5.6.10870.6001 adds dozens of new features and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.screenconnect.com/Download

BuddyPress 2.5.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.3.5 improves site detection. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 6.4.5 fixes several bugs and updates requirements. This is not a security update.

WP Edit 3.8.1 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.1.4 fixes several bugs and updates libraries. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.6.0 fixes many bugs, adds new features and improvements. This is not a security update.

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

Regards,

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

On the Death of QuickTime

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Shawn K. Hall

Recently, when Google pulled the plug on Picasa, it was suicide. Picasa had been maintained, it was stable, it was functional. They made way to lure people to Google Photos by discontinuing support for Picasa.

Apple pulled the plug on QuickTime for Windows today though, and that was murder.

QuickTime for Windows has never been exactly stable or secure. It’s one of the apps I always remove unless the client is absolutely “sure” they need it for some reason. (Did you see the quotes there? Most people think they need something only because they recognize the name — it’s almost never about whether they actually use it.)

I don’t think I’ve ever been told by anyone that they actually needed QuickTime after it was gone. It doesn’t really provide anything more than a codec to display certain file types that nearly every current media package already supports. The player itself is poorly designed and lacks core features and functionality that were included in Windows Media Player for Windows 95…over 20 years ago.

Well, this time is different. When Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) contacted Apple 6 months ago about two separate security vulnerabilities. Apple acknowledged receipt then sat on the vulnerabilities until last month, when Apple told ZDI that they had decided not to support QuickTime for Windows anymore. Then Apple sat on it for another month to “coordinate” their announcement of deciding to stop supporting QuickTime for Windows until ZDI announced that it had these vulnerabilities that would never be patched. That’s like waiting for people to finish eating before telling them the food is poisoned.

As of posting, QuickTime for Windows was still available for download through the Apple website and they had not yet published any indication that they will no longer support it. They might not post a security advisory indicating that it is no longer supported. They don’t go out of their way to inform Mac users when their hardware is no longer supported, those users just don’t get updates anymore and they have to figure it out for themselves or read the very fine print on some webpage they’re unlikely to ever visit. That said, it’s been over 6 months and they’ve told prestigious security organizations that they are abandoning QuickTime, so I would remove it from your devices immediately.

@AppleSupport where can we find information about Apple ending support for QuickTime for Windows? https://t.co/FLRzQiCNhP

— Shawn @ SaferPC (@SaferPCinfo) April 15, 2016

In their defense, anyone that checked out the security history of QuickTime would have removed it (like me) years ago.

On 2016-04-21 they updated the QuickTime for Windows page to redirect to a page that mentions in the fine print that QuickTime is no longer supported by Apple. It’s still available from many online sources, and will not be removed automatically by Apple Software Update, so it’s up to you to secure your computer.

The closest thing you can expect to an end-of-life statement from Apple on QuickTime for Windows

Remove QuickTime from your Windows devices. The normal Uninstall Program functionality will remove QuickTime in a few seconds, then, just to be safe, reboot the computer.

Keep it clean out there,

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

Updates 2016-01-12

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday! The typical computer should see roughly 250mb in updates today. Let’s get started.

If you’re still running Windows 8 (not 8.1), you will no longer receive Windows updates. You MUST install 8.1 to continue to receive security updates for Windows.

Today is the last day for updates to “older” versions of Internet Explorer. Historically, this means that a critical security issue will be discovered and exploited as early as tomorrow. Upgrade Internet Explorer to the latest version supported by your operating system NOW. Yes, this means you’ll lose DQSD. 🙁 Even if you’re not using Internet Explorer as your primary browser, many applications including Office, Windows Explorer and third party components will still utilize Internet Explorer “under the hood”. Thus, whether you want it or not, you MUST install the current version to ensure you continue to receive security updates that *do* impact you.

Windows 10 will be switched from an “optional” update to an “important” update for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 today, which means that it will attempt to automatically install whenever you install updates (and sometimes just for fun at 3am) and will also download (3gb+!) whether or not you plan to install it.

The privacy controls for some features are buried in places most people won’t look, and the defaults for some options are very insecure. The delay and potential issues you may experience from neglecting to either update or block the update can have serious repercussions.

My recommendation is to make some time to install Windows 10 as soon as possible. Typically the installation will take between 2 and 6 hours, with no ability to do other things on your computer while it’s installing. During installation you will be prompted with several option pages to enable/disable options and features. Disable them all. Yes, every single one. Uncheck every box and slide every slider “off”. Immediately after installation disable Cortana’s web-integration functionality, then go to All Settings and review every single option. If you have problems with Windows 10, you can revert to your existing OS.

If you are running software that’s not compatible with Windows 10, or need to prevent the installation for some other reason (such as my wife’s patented “I don’t wanna”) then your best option is to use GWX Control Panel to block the icon and disable OS upgrades (the first two options).

Now back to our regular patch notes.

Microsoft released 18 updates to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer, MS Office, MSRT, Silverlight, Visual Basic, and Windows Live Essentials (~125mb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X, QuickTime and iTunes to address security vulnerabilities. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Adobe AIR 20.0.0.233 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 20.0.0.270 are security updates.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

Display Driver Uninstaller 15.7.3.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/downloads.html

Ext2IFS 1.12 adds hibernate support and improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://www.fs-driver.org/

Intel Driver Update 20151221 improves hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 47.0.2526.110 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 43.0.4 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version. If you have an older version you may need to repeat this process until you get to the current release.

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 2.87 adds the ability to append to log files. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 38.5.0 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Adobe Shockwave 12.2.3.183 is a security update. Instead of updating, please consider removing Shockwave!

Silverlight 5.1.41105 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/

QuickTime 7.7.9 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

Skype 7.18.0.103 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Trillian Mac 3.3.0.24 fixes an echo bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.trillian.im/

Dropbox 3.12.6 fixes a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?dropbox

Nmap 7.01 fixes over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://nmap.org/

uTorrent 3.4.5 Build 41628 fixes several bugs and adds ad-free premium support. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

IPInfoOffline 1.42 updates the included IP country database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ip_country_info_offline.html

WGet 1.17.1 is a security update.
https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Plex Media Server 0.9.14.6.1620 fixes several bugs and improves Sync and iOS/Apple TV support. This is not a security update.
https://plex.tv/downloads/1/archive

iTunes 12.3.2 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 9.11.2.10120 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

PlayStation PS3 4.76 improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/pc_update/index.htm

PlayStation PS4 3.11 improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/pc_update/index.htm

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.8.8 fixes a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Paint.net 4.0.9 fixes quite a few crash bugs and improves quality and performance. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.getpaint.net/

Krita 2.9.10.0 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://krita.org/download/krita-desktop/

LibreOffice 5.0.4 fixes many bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://www.libreoffice.org/

Scribus 1.4.6 doesn’t yet have a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.scribus.net/

Adobe Acrobat XI 11.0.14 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat DC 15.009.20077 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Adobe Reader 11.0.14 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Adobe Reader DC Patch 15.010.20056 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Kindle for PC 1.14.0 Build 43019 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?kindle4pc

Security Software Updates

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

BelArc Advisor 8.5c doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

TDSSKiller 3.1.0.9 improves detection and removal. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?tdss

DrWeb CureIt! 10.0.10 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.freedrweb.com/download+cureit+free/?lng=en

KeePass 1.30 fixes a couple dozen bugs and improves search handling. This is not a security update.
http://keepass.sourceforge.net/

Wireshark 2.0.1 fixes dozens of bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Junkware Removal Tool 8.0.2 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware Chameleon 3.1.28 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/chameleon/

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware Mac 1.1 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/mac/

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Rootkit 1.09.3.1001 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antirootkit/

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Exploit 1.08.1.1045 improves a number of detection methods. This is a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antiexploit/

MalwareBytes’ FileAssassin 1.06 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/fileassassin/

MalwareBytes’ RegAssassin 1.03 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/regassassin/

MalwareBytes’ StartUpLite 1.07 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/startuplite/

DNSQuerySniffer 1.51 improves compatibility with Netmon3. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.91 updates the internal MAC address database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

RogueKiller 11.0.7 adds new detections and ADS black/whitelisting. This is a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

TinyWall 2.1.7 improves stability, display on hi-res devices and application database. This should be treated as a security update.
http://tinywall.pados.hu/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 2.95 improves Yandex Browser compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

XSplit Broadcaster 2.7.1512.2124 adds support for new hardware, fixes several bugs and improves social integration. This is a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 2.7.1512.1833 adds support for new hardware, Record live stream on Dailymotion, and social logins. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MakeMKV 1.9.8 improved compatibility, fixes several bugs, updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv

DVDFab 9.2.2.4 fixes a crash bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

IsoBuster 3.7 adds breadcrumbs, improved navigation, improved performance and stability, and updated libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.isobuster.com/isobusterdownload.php

MKVToolNix 8.8.0 fixes several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.videohelp.com/software/MKVtoolnix

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 7.9.17 fixes several bugs including stability, hi-res display issues, and more. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

7-Zip 15.14 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.7-zip.org/

TeamViewer 11.0.53254 fixes several reliability and performance bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

GWX Control Panel 1.7.0.2 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/

iExplorer 3.8.8.0 adds iOS 9.2 compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/

FolderChangesView 1.81 adds support for the Windows Explorer context menu. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

SearchMyFiles 2.66 adds wasted space column, and now defaults to opening the properties window on double-click. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

SimpleWMIView 1.10 adds option to automatically update on class/query change. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

USBDeview 2.51 adds option to open INF file. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.72 adds scanning to selected IP addresses option. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.41 updates the internal MAC address database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

CCleaner 5.13.5460 adds Opera and Chrome Media Cache cleaning, improves application support. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Rufus 2.6 simplifies zeroing a device, fixes mode support, crash bugs and stability. This is not a security update.
http://rufus.akeo.ie/

Sigcheck 2.4 improves certificate trust list validation. This is a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Sysmon 3.2 adds support for logging raw disk access. This is a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Process Explorer 16.1 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Autoruns 13.51 fixes a WMI parsing bug, selective verification of signing status of individual entries and BOM flag in export file. This should be treated as a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

AccessChk 6.01 fixes registry parsing bug and a kernel access bug. This is a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

SystemRescueCD 4.7.0 updates kernels. This is a security update.
http://www.sysresccd.org/

TaskSchedulerView 1.15 improves refresh. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

WSUS Offline 10.3.1 fixes a bug in .NET installation. This is a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.9.3 many bugs. This is not a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html

ActivePerl 5.22.1.2201 is a security update.
http://www.activestate.com/activeperl/downloads

StrawberryPerl 5.22.1.2 is a security update.
http://strawberryperl.com/

Inno Setup 5.5.7 improves defaults, adds support for new CLI options, indexing behavior, and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 12.1.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

VirtualBox 5.0.12-104815 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

Dada Mail 9.0.2 is a security update.
http://dadamailproject.com/

BIND 9.9.8 and 9.10.3 are security updates.
https://www.isc.org/downloads/bind/

Drupal 8.0.2 is a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

Joomla 3.4.8 is a security update.

jQuery 1.12.0 and 2.2.0 fix several bugs and introduce new features. This is not a security update.
http://jquery.com/download/

phpMyAdmin 4.5.3.1 is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

WordPress 4.4.1 is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

Autoptimize 2.0.0 is a major improvement, adding several new controls and features, cache controls, optimizations and bug fixes. This is not a security update.

BuddyPress 2.4.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Email Log 1.8.1 fixes a bug. This is not a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.3.2 fixes a cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.7.27 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 6.4.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Top Commentators Widget 1.5.1 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.4.13 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WP Edit 3.7 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.0.2 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

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

Updates 2015-09-08

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday! The typical computer should see roughly 250mb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Windows 10 is becoming more stable but my hold off recommendation still holds. There are still upgrade woes with various hardware that might create problems for you, and the privacy controls for some features are buried in places most people won’t look, and the defaults for some options are very insecure. Hold off at least another couple weeks — let other people experience the problems so you don’t have to.

Microsoft released a dozen updates to address issues in Internet Explorer, Windows, Microsoft Office and .NET (~140mb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for QuickTime and Pro Video Formats. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

BullZip PDF Printer 10.21.0.2462 improves application compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

NVidia 341.81 is a security update.
http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Samsung SideSync 4.0.1.214 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.samsung.com/us/sidesync

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 45.0.2454.86 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 40.0.3 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.35 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 2.81 adds environment variable support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 38.2.0 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Skype 7.9.0.103 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Trillian Mac 3.3.0.17 fixes dozens of bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.trillian.im/

Evernote 5.9.1.8742 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.4.4 Build 40911 is a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FileZilla 3.13.1 improves stability and fixes keyboard shortcuts. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

FreeNAS 9.3.1 updates libraries and improves features. This is a security update.
http://www.freenas.org/download-freenas-release.html

BrowsingHistoryView 1.75 adds support for Edge/Spartan and corrects bugs with IE. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Adobe Shockwave 12.2.0.162 is a security update. Please consider removing it instead of updating.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

QuickTime 7.7.8 is a security update. Before you install the update, consider removing QuickTime entirely. It is unlikely it’s required for your environment. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.6.5844 fixes several bugs and improves compatibility with hi-dpi displays. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

Plex Media Server 0.9.12.11.1406 improves stability and compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://plex.tv/downloads/1/archive

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 9.8.3.59237 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_origin/

GameMaker Studio 20150820 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker/studio/free

PlayStation 3 4.76 improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/pc_update/index.htm

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.8.3 fixes a crash and other bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Kindle for PC 1.12.2 Build 40996 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?kindle4pc

FrameMaker 2015.0.1 fixes several stability issues and improves DPS support. This is not a security update. Use the Adobe Cloud Update application to install this update.

FrameMaker Publishing Server 2015.0.1 is a security update. Use the Adobe Cloud Update application to install this update.

Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 15.2.3 is a security update. Use the Adobe Cloud Update application to install this update.

Security Software Updates

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

MSRT 5.28 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

SmartSniff 2.25 vastly improves capture details. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/smsniff.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.85 adds autosizing options for columns and improved tray balloon support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

SanDisk SecureAccess 3.0 improves startup, security, performance, adds shredding support, streaming, and logout timer. This is a security update.
http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2399

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 12.4.1 adds Windows 10 support, various bug fixes and easier activation. This is not a security update.
http://www.techsmith.com/snagit-version-history.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9.2.1.0 improves media compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Freemake Video Converter 4.1.7 improves YouTube upload, Facebook download and other bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.freemake.com/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

BFGMiner 5.3.0 adds support for GekkoScience’s Compac Miner, improves Icarus support. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/luke-jr/bfgminer/

Cygwin 2.2.1-1 fixes several bugs. This is a security update.
http://cygwin.com/

iExplorer 3.8.2.0 fixes a compatibility bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/

Ketarin 1.8.0 adds several publicly requested features, including HTTPX referer support, hash checking and .NET 4.0, and fixes FileHippo support. This is not a security update.
http://ketarin.org/

CurrPorts 2.20 improves display to show process names when not elevated. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html

NetworkTrafficView 1.96 improves display to show process names when not elevated. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

SimpleWMIView 1.08 adds the ability to write results directly to output file instead of caching first in memory. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.35 adds MAC Addresses List compiler, device descriptions, and the ability to display only select clients. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

WifiInfoView 1.86 updates the internal MAC addresses file. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

WirelessKeyView 1.71 adds secondary sorting support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_key.html

CCleaner 5.09.5343 improves various application cleaning, bug fixes and Windows 10 performance. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Rufus 2.3 now detects ISOHybrid images and prompts for input, hash validation, fixes Windows To Go creation, UEFI and USB enumeration bugs. This is not a security update.
http://rufus.akeo.ie/

WSUS Offline 10.0 adds support for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016, updates several app parsers and fixes cleanup. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.9.1 updates libraries, improves sync, browser and error handling. This is a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Workstation Player 12.0.0 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

VirtualBox 5.0.4-102546 fixes several bugs including stability, reliability, additions/integration and networking fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

DigiCertUtil 20150818 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.digicert.com/util/

ownCloud Client 2.0.1 is a major update (2.0 was just released, as well) adding throttling, large folder sync consent, improved progress indicator, and various bug fixes and feature updates. This is a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

TinyMCE 4.2.5 fixes several bugs including potential hijacks by new domain extensions. This is a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/download.php

Drupal 7.39 is a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

Helicon Ape 3.1.0.233 improves compatibility with Windows 10 and IIS 10. This is not a security update.
http://www.helicontech.com/ape/download.html

MailEnable Enterprise 8.61 fixes dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/downloadprevious.asp

MailEnable Enterprise 9.0 provides faster webmail, improved spam controls, OOO auto-responder scheduling, IDN support, CC blocking, greylisting SPF exclusions, connection filtering, improved smarthosting and administration improvements. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.4.14.1 is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

BuddyPress 2.3.3 is a security update.

Easy Bootstrap Shortcode 4.4.5 improves widget construction. This is not a security update.

FV Top Level Categories 1.8 fixes pagination and settings link. This is not a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.2.0 adds support for favicon, status label for each site, and autoload hook. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.7.7 fixes several bugs, provides to-the-minute scheduling with external cron support, and adds new filter for default category. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.4.6 fixes several bugs, improves setup wizard, improves bulk updates and more. This is not a security update.

WP Edit 3.4 is a security update.

WPtouch 3.8.6 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
That’s all for now folks. Keep it clean out there. 😉

Regards,

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

Updates 2015-07-08

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s not Patch Tuesday, but Microsoft, Apple, Google, Adobe and a few others have released security updates today in response to the Independence Day “Hacker Team” hack. The typical computer should require approximately 90mb of updates. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released out-of-cycle updates for Internet Explorer (for Windows 8+), Silverlight and Windows. This includes security updates. Use Windows Update to install these updates.

Apple released out-of-cycle updates for iTunes, QuickTime, OS X, Mac EFI, and iOS. Use Apple Software Update to install most of these updates.

Don’t forget to check your mobile devices, too! Many updates will also apply to your tablet, phone, kindle or television – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.

Adobe AIR 18.0.0.180 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 18.0.0.203 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Silverlight 5.1.40620 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

iOS 8.4 is a security update. This version also fixes a variety of other bugs and introduces Apple Music. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install this update.

Display Driver Uninstaller 15.3.0.4 adds support for newer hardware and drivers. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/

nVidia Drivers 353.30 is a security update.
http://www.geforce.com/drivers

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 39.0 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Google Chrome 43.0.2357.132 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Skype 7.6.0.105 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

FileZilla 3.12.0 improves recursion behavior, fixes several bugs, and unorives GUI. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

Dropbox 3.6.8 fixes login problems on Windows 8+.
https://12pd.com/click?dropbox

Evernote 5.8.13.8152 fixes a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.4.3 Build 40633 is a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.2 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install this update.

QuickTime 7.7.7 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install this update.

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

GameMaker Studio 1.4 adds PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One support, improves support for Android and iOS and now integrates a marketplace directly into the IDE. This is a major update and well worth the update. As a detailed changelog is not available, this should be treated as a security update.
http://www.yoyogames.com/studio

PS4 2.55 improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/pc_update/index.htm

SteamOS 19-Jun-2015 is a security update.
http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/download/?ver=custom

Security Software Updates

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

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 2.1.8 is a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/

Wireless Network Watcher 1.82 updates internal MAC address database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

AVStoDVD 2.8.2 updates libraries, improves automation, profiles and fixes several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/

MKVToolNix 8.1.0 fixes several buugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.videohelp.com/software/MKVtoolnix

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

GoodSync 9.9.24 alters licensing behavior, improves OnFileChange actions, and several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

CintaNotes 2.9.2 improves source annotation for clipping behavior and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download

GPU-Z 0.8.4 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

Process Hacker 2.36 adds several new features and fixes, including improved 32-bit WoW support, improved GUI and reliability. This is not a security update.
http://processhacker.sourceforge.net/

BatteryInfoView 1.22 adds option to display barrery capacity in mAh. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/battery_information_view.html

DevManView 1.43 adds Container ID column. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/device_manager_view.html

FolderChangesView 1.75 adds automatic logging. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

SimpleWMIView 1.06 adds JSON export feature. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.30 adds tray icon support and updates the internal MAC address database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

CCleaner 5.07.5261 improves cleaning for newer software, various bug fixes and cosmetic improvements. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Web Package Updates

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

Dada Mail 8.3.0 improves magic user templates, updates libraries and fixes several bugs. This is not a security udpate.
http://dadamailproject.com/

ownCloud Client 1.8.3 fixes several stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

phpMyAdmin 4.4.11 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/downloads/

Joomla 3.4.3 fixes several stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.joomla.org/

Plupload 2.1.7 does not provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.plupload.com/

TinyMCE 4.2.1 fixes a number of cosmetic bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/download.php

Postie 1.7.0 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.3.13 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 3.8.1 fixes a wide variety of bugs. This is not a security update.

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

Regards,

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