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/

Updates 2015-04-14

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday! Relatively light load today. The typical computer should see roughly 150mb in updates, though Mac and iOS devices can expect roughly 1.3gb in updates. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released 12 updates to address issues in Windows, Internet Explorer, .NET, Microsoft Office, and MSRT (~88mb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X, iOS, iTunes, Safari, Xcode, Apple TV, and Pro Video Formats. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

OS X 10.10.3 Security Update 2015-004 corrects 79 security issues in 27 components. Some of the vulnerabilities have been known since 2013, and exploitation is already underway. Be aware that no prior version of OS X will ever be patched for some of the vulnerabilities, so like it or not, it’s time to switch to Yosemite!

iOS 8.3 corrects over 50 security issues in 26 different components from Backup to Safari. This update is known to cause problems with Touch ID in the App Store, but the inconvenience is worth the security improvements.

Adobe AIR 17.0.0.144 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 17.0.0.169 is a security update.
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.

PS4 2.50 adds application suspend feature, backup and restore support, accessibility improvements and Dailymotion integration. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/pc_update/index.htm

BullZip PDF Printer 10.11.0.2338 improves various macro and compatibility settings. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Display Driver Uninstaller 14.3.0.0 improves compatibility, adds NVIDIA SHIELD support, and corrects a bug with the built-in updater. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/

Samsung Kies3 201504 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/

Samsung SideSync 3.2.6.1130 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.samsung.com/us/sidesync

Toshiba Service Station 2.2.14 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?toshibaservicestation

Browser Updates

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

Safari 8.0.5, Safari 7.1.5, and Safari 6.2.5 are security updates. Use Apple Software Update to get the most current version.

Google Chrome 42.0.2311.90 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 37.0.1 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.33.1 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

HTTrack 3.48.21 is a security update.
http://www.httrack.com/page/2/en/index.html

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 31.6.0 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

OutlookAttachView 2.77 improves status preservation. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

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

Java 8u45 is a security update. If you do not have Java, DO NOT install it!
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Skype 7.3.0.101 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

WinSCP 5.7.2 is a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Dropbox 3.4.3 adds the ability to open a local file from the Dropbox.com website. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?dropbox

Evernote 5.8.5.7193 improves the GUI, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.4.3 Build 39944 improves performance, reduces traffic. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FileZilla 3.10.3 fixes two minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

BrowsingHistoryView 1.68 adds Firefox Portable support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

IPInfoOffline 1.40 adds support for the GeoLite City database. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ip_country_info_offline.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Plex Media Server 0.9.11.16.958 provides a number of performance, stability and reliability improvements. This is not a security update.
https://plex.tv/downloads/1/archive

iTunes 12.1.2 adds several refinements to the Get Info window and improves overall stability. Use Apple Software Update to get the most current version.

Remote Control Collection Server 3.1.1.12 adds custom keys support, improves performance and fixes multi-monitor support. This is not a security update.
http://remote-control-collection.com/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 9.5.12.2862 is a security update.

Office Updates

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

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (what would have been Adobe Reader 12) is released. This is a major version upgrade with security and stability improvements, however I recommend you wait until next month to install it due to the history of bonehead release problems with initial major upgrades for Adobe products.
http://get.adobe.com/reader

Artweaver 5.0.6 improves tool selection, fixes a couple stability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Audacity 2.1.0 fixes several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/windows

Blender 2.74 adds several new features, including Cycle Rendering, improvements to the UI, Game Engine, Animation, Modeling, Particles and more. This is not a security update.
http://www.blender.org/download/

Kindle for PC 1.11.2 Build 40666 does not 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.

OpenSSL versions 1.0.2a, 1.0.1m, 1.0.0r and 0.9.8zf are security updates.

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 2.1.4 is a security update.
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

Avast! Home Edition 10.2.2215 corrects several stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

KeePass 1.29 is a security update.
http://keepass.sourceforge.net/

MSRT 5.23 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

RogueKiller 10.5.10 now uses SSL for all communication and improves activation. This is a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

EMET 5.2 fixes several issues with EMET. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/emet

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Greenshot 1.2.5.19 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/greenshot/

VideoCacheView 2.82 improves support for Pepper/Flash wrapped files. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

SnagIt 12.3.2 provides bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://download.techsmith.com/snagit/enu/snagit.exe

XSplit Gamecaster 2.2.1502.1741 fixes stability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MakeMKV 1.9.2 adds support for newer media, improves quality for media with mastering errors and provides several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.makemkv.com/download/

AVStoDVD 2.8.1 updates libraries, fixes several bugs, improves reliability. This is not a security update.
https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/

DVDFab 9.1.9.6 adds support for newer media. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 7.9.13 adds support for newer browsers, toolbar improvements. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

GoodSync 9.9.18 improves compatibility with several services, and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

Synergy 1.6.3 fixes several bugs, including focus fixes and binary signing. This should be treated as a security update.
http://synergy-project.org/download/

Aomei Partition Assistant 5.6.3 updates translations. This is not a security update.
http://www.disk-partition.com/

TeamViewer 10.0.40798 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx

Easy2Boot 1.64 fixes a bug with XP install. This is not a security update.
http://www.easy2boot.com/download/

FileLocator Pro 7.5.2085 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

FolderChangesView 1.70 adds “copy filenames” option. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

MyEventViewer 2.13 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html

TcpLogView 1.15 adds the ability to write to a log file. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/tcp_log_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.70 adds option to send WOL to specific predefined segments. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WifiInfoView 1.79 now displays an error when a Wifi adapter is not found. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

CCleaner 5.04.5151 provides several cleaning improvements. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Recuva 1.52.1086 adds Ext4 support, improves scanning of various formats and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?recuva

RapidEE 8.0 build 927 updates French translation. This is not a security update.
http://www.rapidee.com/en/download

Seagate DiscWizard 16005840 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/discwizard-master-dl/

GPU-Z 0.8.2 updates supported hardware, adds Windows 10 support, and various bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

SpeedFan 4.51 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

SSD Life 2.5.82 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://ssd-life.com/eng/download-ssdlife.html

SystemRescueCD 4.5.2 updates kernel, various components. This is a security update.
http://www.sysresccd.org/

WSUS Offline 9.6 provides a number of bug fixes and improvements, including Windows 10 support. This is a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

DiskMaker X 3.0.4 fixes a stability bug and adds translations. This is not a security update.
http://diskmakerx.com/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.8.11 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html

MySQL 5.6.24 provides dozens of bug fixes. This is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.3.26-98988 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.

phpMyAdmin 4.4.2 is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Dada Mail 8.0.0 is a major rewrite with massive performance improvements. This is not a security update.
http://dadamailproject.com/

ownCloud Client 1.8.0 adds HiDPI support, performance optimizations, selective sync, and hundreds of fixes. This should be treated as a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

Drupal 7.36 fixes several bugs and stability issues. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

Joomla 3.4.1 improves stability and versatility, and fixes over 150 bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.joomla.org/

Helicon Ape 3.1.0.151 is a cosmetic update. This is not a security update.
http://www.helicontech.com/ape/download.html

bbPress 2.5.6 improves notifications and email subscriptions. This is not a security update.

BuddyPress 2.2.2.1 is a security update.

Contact Form 7 4.1.1 is a security update.

Easy Bootstrap Shortcode 4.3.8 updates libraries. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.6.17 adds email login sync. This is not a security update.

Quick Cache 150129.3 is the final release of Quick Cache, code has been migrated to ZenCache. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 6.3.11 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.3.7 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 3.7.5.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

ScreenConnect 5.2.8724.5567 fixes several bugs with Linux hosts, improves unattended setup, code signing and audio sync. This is not a security update.
http://www.screenconnect.com/Download

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2014-04-08

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday!

Today is the day that Microsoft officially ends all support for Windows XP. If your hardware is capable, consider upgrading to Windows 7. If not, get a new computer. In either case, make sure you get these last updates for XP that were released today. If nothing else, perhaps it’ll stem the impending tide of malware for a little while.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled updates.

Microsoft released 5 updates for Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, root certificates and MSRT. This includes security updates. A reboot is required. Multiple reboots are required for Windows 8.1.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for Safari, Apple Remote Desktop, printer drivers and Digital Camera RAW compatibility. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required. If you still have Safari installed under Windows, remove it now. It hasn’t been updated in over a year and is no longer supported.

Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.182 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Adobe AIR 13.0.0.83 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

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.

Daemon Tools Lite 4.49 corrects several bugs, including a BSOD with Verifier. This is not a security update.
http://www.daemon-tools.cc/eng/products/dtLite

Dymo Label 8.5.1 adds support for Windows 8.1 and Microsoft Office 2013.
http://dls.dymo.com/en-US/Pages/DLS8Download.aspx

Browser Updates

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

Firefox 28.0 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Google Chrome 34.0.1847.116 is a security update. Use Menu, About to get the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.25 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Email Updates

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

NK2Edit 2.90 adds support for comma delimited input. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

OutlookAttachView 2.67 corrects preview image bug and adds accelerators. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 24.4.0 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/24.4.0/releasenotes/

Internet Updates

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

Adobe Shockwave 12.1.0.150 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

BrowsingHistoryView 1.50 adds support for offline collection. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Dropbox 2.6.27 improves stability and provides several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://www.dropbox.com/

Evernote 5.3.0.3360 improves xAuth support. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

FileZilla 3.8.0 improves cosmetic behavior and adds suspend as a new queue completion action. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

uTorrent 3.4.1 Build 30768 fixes several crash bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

WinSCP 5.5.2 corrects a couple dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Silverlight 5.1.30214 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 7 Codecs Advanced 4.5.6 updates included codecs and corrects subtitles in Windows players. This is not a security update. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

PS4 1.62 improves image quality for some applications. 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.

Adobe Application Manager 8.0 is a recommended update to all Adobe CC users. This will be required for installing future CC updates.
Win: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4773
Mac: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4774

Adobe Lightroom 5.4 adds support for mobile, corrects several bugs and adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.

Adobe Media Encoder CC 7.2.2 is a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.

Adobe Drive 5.0.2 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.

Adobe SpeedGrade 7.2.1 is a security update. Use the Adobe Application Manager to install this update.

Artweaver 4.5.2 improves shortcuts, quality of blur/sharpen and several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Lightworks NLE 11.5.1 fixes dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.lwks.com/

Kindle for PC 1.10.8 Build 40514 does not 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.

AVG Anti-Virus 2014.4355 corrects several stability issues. This is not a security update.
http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-free-antivirus

Bitmessage 0.4.2 improves international support and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?bitmessage

DNSQuerySniffer 1.20 added tray support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

KeePass 1.27 improves support for newer browsers, simplifies password fields, and updates libraries. This is not a security update.
http://keepass.sourceforge.net/

MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware 2.0.1 is a major update, adding native x64 support, simplifying the interface (dumbing down, really), integrates rootkit scanning, and significantly improved performance.
https://12pd.com/click?mbam

SmartSniff 2.08 adds MRU support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/smsniff.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Greenshot 1.1.8.35 corrects several bugs and improves editor styles. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?greenshot

VideoCacheView 2.66 corrects a crash bug within IE10. 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.

DVDFab 9.1.3.8 updates decryption libraries, improves reliability, and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/dvd-fab-new.htm

Win32 Disk Imager 0.9.5 adds support for QT 5.2/MinGQ 4.8. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Synergy 1.4.17 corrects several bugs, improves ‘Premium’ account ties, and replaces installer to ease upgrade process in the future. This is not a security update.
http://synergy-foss.org/

RoboForm 7.9.6 improves Chrome support, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

CintaNotes 2.5.2 corrects several bugs and improves keyboard behavior. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download

BulkFileChanger 1.33 fixes Windows 2000 support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html

CCleaner 4.12.4657 updates newer browser support, adds application support, and various bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Recuva 1.51.1063 adds Ext2 and Ext3 support, improves SSD support, various other fixes and improvements. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?recuva

CPU-Z Installer 1.69 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

DriveLetterView 1.30 adds cosmetic improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/drive_letter_view.html

Agent Ransack 2014.820 corrects several non-security bugs.
http://mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download

FileLocator Pro 7.2.2038 improves performance, Windows 8+ compatibility, style improvements and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

FolderChangesView 1.62 adds Explorer Copy and cosmetic improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

GoodSync 9.8.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

ProduKey 1.65 adds support for Visual Studio. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

SearchMyFiles 2.48 fixes Windows 2000 support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

TeamViewer 9.0.27339 improves multi-monitor support, tab design and other bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx

TrimCheck 0.6 adds support for drives with large clusters and fixes a false negative bug. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?trimcheck

WakeMeOnLan 1.65 adds support for limited scanning to specific IPs. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WifiInfoView 1.40 adds Copy MAC feature and option to toggle display of lower pane. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.6.17 fixes dozens of bugs, including replication, stability, and improved support for AES encryptoin. This is not a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

TortoiseGit 1.8.8.0 updates included libraries, adds several new features and over 20 bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

PPSSPP 0.9.8 fixes several bugs, improves performance and hardware compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://ppsspp.org/downloads.html

VirtualBox 4.3.10-93012 fixes stability issues under certain conditions and corrects a number of bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

phpMyAdmin 4.1.12 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

MailEnable 8.04 corrects several bugs, including a potentially disastrous endless loop in webmail. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

ScreenConnect 4.2.6403.5198 reduces frequency of popup balloons and lock-after-meeting bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.screenconnect.com/Download

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.28 is a security update.
http://coppermine-gallery.net/

WordPress 3.8.2 is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

Autoptimize 1.8.4 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.

Email Log 1.7.1 adds support for WP Multisite and log purging. This is not a security update.

Really Simple CAPTCHA 1.8 adds path normalization support to improve cross-platform support. This is not a security update.

W3 Total Cache 0.9.4 adds a number of improvements for server compatibility, nginx support, improved CDN support and a number of bug fixes. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.1.6 corrects dozens of bugs and improves filters. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 3.2.1 adds WPML support. 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 2014-02-11

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday!

Once again – if you’re still running Windows XP, I strongly encourage you to upgrade to Windows 7 as soon as possible. Time is running out! There’s only 1 month, 24 days, 21 hours and 45 minutes remaining until Microsoft terminates all support for Windows XP. The only news on this front is that Microsoft has announced they’ll support Microsoft Security Essentials and Microsoft Defender on Windows XP through July 14, 2015.

Microsoft released a dozen updates for Windows, .NET, MSRT, Internet Explorer and Exchange. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/

Apple released updates for OS X, iTunes, Pages, Pro Apps, and iCloud Control Panel. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 7.0.5 is a security update. Use iTunes to install this update to your Apple device.

Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 is a security update.
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 or kindle – 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.

nVidia 332.21 adds newer hardware support, GameStream and ShadowPlay, and updated game profiles. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?nvidia

Netgear WNDR3400v2 Firmware 1.0.0.44_1.0.71 is a security update.
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/en/product/WNDR3400v2

Wacom Pen and Touch 5.3.3-3 adds newer hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://us.wacom.com/en/support/drivers

PS3 4.55 improves reliability during format. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps3/pc_update/index.htm

PS4 1.60 adds newer hardware support. This is not a security update.
http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/ps4/pc_update/index.htm

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 32.0.1700.107 is a security update. Use Menu, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 27.0 is a security update. Among other minor changes, this version also adds the ability to deobfuscate javascript within the debugger. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.24 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 24.3.0 is a security update. Use Menu, About to get the most current version.

OutlookAttachView 2.65 adds an image preview option. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Internet Updates

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

Adobe Shockwave 12.0.9.149 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Mumble 1.2.5 is a security update.
http://mumble.sourceforge.net/

Skype 6.13.0.104 fixes several performance and stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Dropbox 2.6.8 corrects several reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dropbox.com/

Evernote 5.1.2.2387 adds offline authentication and improved session management. This is a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

FileZilla 3.7.4.1 adds SOCKS4 support and fixes several bugs, including file-change handling. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

Google Drive 1.14.6059.0644 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://drive.google.com/start

IPNetInfo 1.53 adds the ability to disable active IP selection. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

WinSCP 5.5.1 updates libraries, fixes a couple dozen bugs and improves consistency in user interface. This is a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 11.1.4 is a security update. Be aware that this update frequently causes problems during installation, requiring the removal of most Apple products, a reboot, then a sequential reinstall of each Apple product you use. That said, this *is* a security update, so if you have iTunes (and use it) please install this update right away. If you do not require iTunes, I recommend you take this opportunity to remove it. Use the Apple Software Updater to get the most current version, or download the complete installer here:
https://12pd.com/click?itunes
If you’re one of the many that experiences problems upgrading, follow this link for the process to fix it:
https://12pd.com/click?fixitunes

MPC HC 1.7.3 corrects several bugs and updates translations. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?mpchc

VLC Media Player 2.1.3 corrects several performance, stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 9.4.1.116 corrects several bugs, including reliability and compatibility issues. This is not a security update.

Borderlands 2 Save Editor 230 adds support for the new Borderlands 2 content released today. This is not a security update.
http://blog.gib.me/2014/02/11/borderlands-2-save-editor-revision-230/

Office Updates

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

Artweaver 4.5 adds several new features and formats, improves networking capabilities, and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Lightworks NLE 11.5 adds support for direct screen capture, retina, simplified section replace, background processing, many other new features and dozens of fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.lwks.com/

Security Software Updates

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

Avast! Home Edition 9.0.2013 improves compatibility with Dropbox, Flickr, Stream Filter, Google Earth and fixes several crash bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Bitmessage 0.4.2 corrects a handful of bugs, including stability and potential security/DOS issues. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?bitmessage

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Open Broadcaster Software 0.60 Beta provides several bugfixes, improves UI and mic handling. This is not a security update.
http://obsproject.com/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9.1.2.5 finally adds history display, and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm

MakeMKV 1.8.8 improves reliability for discs with mastering errors, fixes several bugs and adds several new features to expert mode. This is not a security update.
http://www.makemkv.com/download/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

RoboForm 7.9.3 corrects a couple dozen bugs including compatibility with new limitations imposed by Chrome and Firefox, import fixes, and updater improvements. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

GoodSync 9.7.8 improves SkyDrive performance, fixes reconnect ability within SFTP, FTP and file system, and UPNP fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

LogMeIn has removed all free services and is raising prices for paid services — with no advanced notice given to many customers. LogMeIn Mac 4.1.4141 and LogMeIn Win 4.1.4132 change cosmetic aspects of the LogMeIn installation to rename features to eliminate the ‘free’ branding. If you’re still using LogMeIn, now would be a good time to look elsewhere. If you’re a subscriber to SaferPC Updates you’ll see that LogMeIn is being replaced on your devices this cycle.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

Hamachi 2.2.0.130 corrects stability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

TeamViewer 9.0.25942 adds tab support, “best fit” scaling, improved WOL, and two-factor authentication. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx

Agent Ransack 2014.819 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?agent ransack

CCleaner 4.10.4570 corrects several bugs and improves application support. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Defraggler 2.17.898 adds SSD support, improves performance and memory usage and several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?defraggler

Recuva 1.50.1036 adds ISO9660 support, junction point recovery, and recovery from unmounted drives. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?recuva

Speccy 1.25.674 adds ReadyBoost detection, improves display for network adapters, disk transfer accuracy and several bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?speccy

DiskMaker X 3.0.4 fixes several bugs, including the dreaded 10006 error for non-English systems. This is not a security update.
http://liondiskmaker.com/

GPU-Z 0.7.6 adds support for newer hardware, improves BIOS reading, and adds support for reading graphics memory vendor. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

Disk2vhd 2.01 fixes a crash bug converting to VHDX format and adds a command-line switch, -c, to have Disk2vhd use online copy instead of Volume Shadow Copy. This is not a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Process Explorer 16.01 fixes crash bugs relating to VirusTotal column and verifying digital signatures. This should be treated as a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

PsPing 2.0 adds UDP latency and bandwidth testing, support for timed tests, introduces custom histogram support, has an option for automatically opening Windows firewall ports during execution, and includes usability enhancements. This is not a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Sigcheck 2.02 fixes a bug that caused the –u switch to filter results incorrectly. This should be treated as a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

NetworkTrafficView 1.81 now integrates with IPNetInfo. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

SearchMyFiles 2.47 adds wildcard content support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

TcpLogView 1.12 now integrates with IPNetInfo. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/tcp_log_view.html

USBDeview 2.29 corrects a bug in the power display for USB 3.0 devices. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WifiInfoView 1.30 adds average signal quality, advanced options, and the ability to clear the networks list. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.6.16 corrects dozens of bugs in InnoDB, replication and more, including security issues. This is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

TortoiseGit 1.8.7 corrects a couple dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://code.google.com/p/tortoisegit/

Web Package Updates

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

ScreenConnect 4.1.6060.5144 adds VoIP to client, android shell commands, preserved hostname-to-IP data, improved file transfer and more. This is not a security update.
http://www.screenconnect.com/Download

MailEnable 8.01 corrects several bugs, including memory leaks. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

Adminer 4.0.3 corrects session pollution bug, improved key handling. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.adminer.org/en/

Dada Mail 6.8.0 removes FCKeditor, updates TinyMCE, adds moderation, message received notification, Amazon SES auto-adjust batch sending rates and more. This is a security update.
http://dadamailproject.com/download/

Drupal 7.26 is a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

Joomla 3.2.2 fixes over 125 bugs, including security issues. This is a security update.
http://www.joomla.org/

phpMyAdmin 4.1.7 corrects several bugs, including authentication and reCaptcha issues. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

SMF 2.0.7 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://download.simplemachines.org/

WordPress 3.8.1 corrects over 30 bugs including taxonomy issues and idle submit buttons. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

Autoptimize 1.8.1 corrects a style bug. This is not a security update.

BuddyPress 1.9.2 fixes several bugs including a potential XSS. This is a security update.

BuddyStream 3.2.2 adds Instagram and fixes the cronjob. This is not a security update.

Contact Form 7 3.7 updates included libraries, adds free_text support, improved styling and class support and several bugfixes. This is not a security update.

Email Log 1.6.2 corrects an activation bug. This is not a security update.

Multisite Plugin Manager 3.1.4 corrects an activation bug. This is not a security update.

Theme Authenticity Checker 1.5.1 adds compatibility with the newest version of WP. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.1.0 adds dozens of new features, improvements and bugfixes. This is not a security update.

Zemanta 1.2.4 corrects a strange character bug. 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 2013-11-12

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday! Several of the updates this month patch security holes that are being actively exploited in the wild. Sometimes it’s okay to be a couple days late doing updates. This is not one of those time. Patch now.

Microsoft released 8 updates for Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office (>70mb). Two of these updates patch vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited in the wild. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.
http://update.microsoft.com/
Be sure to select the “optional” Root certificate update and uncheck Bing Bar!

Also, Microsoft released Internet Explorer 11 this month. This is a major update with several new features — and undoubtedly will include new bugs, both at the browser and security levels, but also in rendering websites you already use. There are already reports that social websites (including Facebook) have significant issues in IE11. I strongly recommend you wait until at least next month to install it so they can work out the kinks on other people who have less to lose than you.

Apple released updates for OS X, iOS 7.0.3, iTunes 11.1.3, Safari 6.1, Apple Remote Desktop, OS X Server 3.0, Keynote 6.0, Java, printer drivers and more. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Included in this month’s cycle is OS X 10.9 (aka “Mavericks” – they’ve finally stop using cat names!). This is a major update providing security, stability and usability improvements. Oh, and for the first time Apple has decided to release a major OS update free for hardware capable of supporting it.
http://www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/
After updating to Mavericks go back to the Apple Software Updater and enable automatic updates (finally!) and install the security updates that have been released since Mavericks was released a couple weeks ago.

Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.152 is a security update.
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 or kindle – so check your device-appropriate App Store and install updates.

Important Notes

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

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 31.0.1650.48 is a security update. Use Menu, About to get the most current version.

Firefox 25.0 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

SeaMonkey 2.22 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 24.1.0 is a security update. Use Help, About to get the most current version.

NK2Edit 2.85 adds the ability to clear recent files. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

Internet Updates

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

Adobe Shockwave 12.0.5.146 is a security update. HOWEVER, if you don’t need it, DO NOT install it. Better to remove this one as it’s rarely required or important, but frequently exploited.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Skype 6.10.0.104 does not provide a changelog. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Raid Call 7.3.0 improves Facebook connection, registration, Overlay and improves performance. This is not a security update.
http://www.raidcall.com/

BrowsingHistoryView 1.42 adds configuration profile management. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Connectify Hotspot 7.1 adds a stealth option for compatibility with certain networks, corrects fragmentation and forwarding issues notably with mobile devices in media streaming. This is a security update.
http://www.connectify.me/

Evernote 5.0.3.1614 is a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

uTorrent 3.3.2 Build 30260 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Trillian 5.4.13 improves Facebook connections, adds Outlook.com support, and corrects several bugs. This is not a security update. Download the update here:
https://www.trillian.im/get/ This version also adds the ability to house your own Trillian server and Pro users can also now use Trillian for Linux (beta). More about that here:
http://blog.trillian.im/?p=2835

Codec Updates

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

Win7 Codec Package 4.3.2 updates included codecs. To install the update, you must uninstall and reinstall the application.
http://shark007.net/win7codecs.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes x86 11.1.3 is a security update. Use the Apple Software Updater to get the most current version.

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft and Minecraft Server 1.7.2, dubbed “the update that changed the world”, provides more than 30 new features, including performance and stability updates as well as achievements and more.
http://www.minecraft.net/

Office Updates

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

Notepad++ 6.5.1 corrects the scroll bug with synaptics touchpad and adds search and sort within function list. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Adobe Photoshop 13.0.6 corrects a couple bugs. This is not a security update. Use Help, Updates or the CC Updater to get the most current version.

Adobe Prelude CC 2.1 corrects several bugs. This is not a security update. Use Help, Updates or the CC Updater to get the most current version.

Adobe After Effects CC 12.1 adds mask tracking, improved 3D camera performance, detail-preserving upscale and several more features. This version also adds Mavericks support. This is not a security update. Use Help, Updates or the CC Updater to get the most current version.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC 7.1 adds a number of new features and bugfixes. This is a security update. Use Help, Updates or the CC Updater to get the most current version.

Adobe Media Encoder CC 7.1 is a security update. Use Help, Updates or the CC Updater to get the most current version.

Adobe SpeedGrade CC 7.1 adds support for multiple masks, SpeedLooks, Direct Link integration with Premiere Pro and other bugfixes. This is not a security update. Use Help, Updates or the CC Updater to get the most current version.

Adobe Drive CC 5.0.1 adds 64-bit Windows support, Mavericks support, improved responsiveness, stability and multi-byte character support. Use Help, Updates or the CC Updater to get the most current version.

Artweaver 4.0.3 adds several new features including event tracking, rotable canvas and extended team support. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Audacity 2.0.5 corrects a handful of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

Blender 2.69 adds plane tracking and mesh bisect, improved hair rendering, modeling and more. Over 270 bugs were fixed in this release. This is not a security update.
http://www.blender.org/download/

Security Software

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

Avast! Home Edition 9.0.2008 corrects issues with VPS and Metro. Be aware that in the last 2 weeks I’ve had more than a dozen calls regarding Windows XP computers being extremely sluggish and unresponsive. In every case it was directly related to the Avast 9 “update” on their computers. If you’re running XP you will need to switch to another anti-virus platform, as Avast is no longer compatible.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Stinger 12.1.0.627 improves detection for various malware. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?stinger

SuperAntiSpyware 5.6.1042 improves detection capabilities. This is a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

DNSQuerySniffer 1.08 corrects a bug in saving promiscuous mode option preference. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

Wireless Network Watcher 1.70 adds a counter reset option. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Wireshark 1.10.3 corrects a couple dozen bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Greenshot 1.1.6.2779 adds profile support, improved stability, EXIF orientation support and several bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/greenshot/

Open Broadcaster Software 0.583 Beta corrects issues with Elgato, and resized sources. This is not a security update.
http://obsproject.com/

VideoCacheView 2.65 improves Youtube detection. 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.

Freemake Video Converter 4.1.1 fixes and improves Youtube detection and download. This is not a security update.
http://www.freemake.com/

MakeMKV 1.8.6 updates support for AACS v44, improves reliability and stability, and a couple bug fixes. This is not a security update.
http://www.makemkv.com/download/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CintaNotes 2.4 improves link handling, Simplenote sync, and corrects bugs in list formatting, crash and import bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/

Synergy 1.4.15 corrects two service-related bugs. This is not a security update.
http://synergy-foss.org/

Recuva 1.49.1019 adds multi-session UDF support, improved FAT partition scanning, Unicode support, PST detection, email scanning and other bug fixes and GUI improvements. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?recuva

Speccy 1.23.569 improves performance, GUI, adds hardware support. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?speccy

CCleaner 4.07.4369 adds Windows 8.1 and IE 11 support, improves cleaning across various applications. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

Defraggler 2.16.809 adds Windows 8.1 support, SSD optimization for Windows 8, improved SSD detection, SMART monitoring and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?defraggler

BulkFileChanger 1.30 improves feedback and adds a column to view the time difference between creation and modification. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html

DiskMaker X 3.0.1 adds Mavericks support. This is not a security update.
http://liondiskmaker.com/

FolderChangesView 1.55 adds the ability to quickly toggle monitoring for recently monitored folders from the tray, adds the ability to select monitored folder immediately at launch. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

GoodSync and GoodSync2Go 9.6.0 adds ACL and MD5 tracking, proxy support for Google Drive and Dropbox, improved compatibility with IE 11 and IPv4. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

GPU-Z 0.7.4 updates supported hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

Hamachi 2.2.0.100 corrects an installation bug on 64-bit systems and configuration for Windows XP. This is not a security update.
http://help.logmein.com/SelfServiceDownloads

LogMeIn Win 4.1.3426 improves encryption, numlock and Wake On LAN. This should be treated as a security update.

MyEventViewer 2.05 corrects a bug in saving command-line options. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html

NetConnectChoose 1.06 corrects issues preventing operation on Windows 2000. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/net_connect_choose.html

NetworkTrafficView 1.78 fixes a bug with the promiscuous mode configuration being saved. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

TcpLogView 1.10 adds the ability to filter localhost connections. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/tcp_log_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.60 adds custom label support for port numbers and broadcast addresses. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

PsExec 2.0 introduces a new option, -r, that specifies the name PsExec assigns to its remote service. This is not a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

RAMMap 1.32 adds support to Windows 8.1 and fixes support for Windows 8. This is not a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Sigcheck 2.01 fixes a reliability bug and adds integration with VirusTotal. This is a security update.
http://live.sysinternals.com/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.8.3 corrects a couple dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 4.3.2-90405 corrects a couple dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

VMware Player 6.0.1 corrects a half dozen stability bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

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

MailEnable 7.55 is a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.0.9 corrects several cosmetic bugs and a bug with SSL redirection. This is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

SMF 2.0.6 is a security update.
http://download.simplemachines.org/

WordPress 3.7.1 adds the ability to perform minor updates to itself. This should be treated as a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

Autoptimize 1.7.1 corrects several bugs primarily for caching compatibility. This is a security update.

Contact Form 7 3.5.4 updates library and pre-sanitizes data before validation. This is not a security update.

Developer 1.2.5 is a bugfix release. This is not a security update.

Ultimate TinyMCE 5.1 is a security update.

WooCommerce 2.0.19 corrects a half dozen bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 1.9.8.8 corrects a bug with sub-folder installations. This is a security update.

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

Regards,

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