Updates 2017-07-11

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday. It’s pretty quiet this month: no major ransomware events and no major new infection vectors. I hate to say it, but it feels like it’s the calm before the storm.

The typical computer should see roughly 1gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, Internet Explorer, .NET, Flash, POSReader, and MSRT (~900mb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for various printer and scanner drivers, and Apple Remote Desktop Client. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Adobe AIR 26.0.0.127 is a security update.
Win: http://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: http://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 26.0.0.137 is a security update. Flash is being actively replaced with HTML5 on most sites and services, however, so unless you’re 110% positive you need it for critical functions, you should remove it instead. And, within those browsers that have it embedded (Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer 11+) your best option is to disable it. It’s just not worth the risk.
Win: http://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: http://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: http://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:
http://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 17.0.6.9 adds a timeout for service actions and improves GPU detection. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver Update 2.8.1 resolves bugs and improves detection. This is not a security update.
https://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 59.0.3071.115 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Google Chrome for Android 59.0.3071.125 is a security update. Use the Play store to install this update.

Firefox 54.0.1 resolves several bugs, improves stability, and improves cross-platform reliability. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.

Email Updates

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

NK2Edit 3.30 improves SMTP preference assignments, adds WaitAutoClose and EXToSMTP script commands. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

OutlookAttachView 3.02 allows resizing the properties window. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 52.2.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to get the most current version.
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/

Internet Updates

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

Skype 7.38.0.101 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Line 7.6.0 adds in-chat message search. This is not a security update.
http://line.me/update

Trillian 6.0.0.60 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.trillian.im/

Silverlight 5.1.50907 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-Started/Install/Default.aspx

WinSCP 5.9.6 is a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

uTorrent 3.5.0 Build 43916 improves AV detections for Pro version, warn before executing files with masked extensions. This is a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FreeFileSync 9.2 resolves several bugs, improves reliability and security. This is a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

MaxMind GeoIP 201707 is a data refresh. This is not a security update.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/geolite

IPNetInfo 1.76 now filters duplicate IPv6 addresses, improves tabbing. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

Nmap 7.50 adds dozens of new fingerprints and scripts. Updates libraries. This is a security update.
http://nmap.org/

PuTTY 0.70 is a security update.
https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.4.13.6637 adds speed throttling controls, FPS meter, interface improvements, improved networking, and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Steam 2017.07.10 improves performance, reliability, and resolves many bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.steampowered.com/platform/update_history/index.php?skin=0&id=0

PS4 4.71 improves system performance. 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.

Artweaver 6.0.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

LibreOffice 5.3.4 resolves well over a hundred bugs. This is a security update.
http://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7.4.2 improves find and replace, SWIFT language support. This is not a security update.
http://12pd.com/click?npp

Adobe Reader DC 17.009.20058 is a security update.
http://get.adobe.com/reader

Adobe FrameMaker 2017.0.2 is a security update.
http://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6173

Adobe Connect 9.5.7 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb16-35.html

Security Software Updates

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

Fedora 26-1.5 is a security update.
https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/download/

MSRT 5.50 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

Tails 3.0.1 is a security update. Note that version 3.0 also removes 32-bit support.
https://tails.boum.org/install/index.en.html

Avast! Home Edition 17.5.2302 adds a new warning system, redesigned popups, and counter on tray icon. This is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Gpg4win 2.3.4 is a security update.
https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html

Hashcat 3.6.0 adds several new algorithms. This is not a security update.
http://hashcat.net/hashcat/#downloadlatest

DNSQuerySniffer 1.65 adds ‘Quick Filter’ feature. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

RogueKiller 12.11.6 adds detections. This is not a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 3.0.1705.3117 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 3.0.1705.3131 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 1.87 improves stability and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 10.0.4.6 adds support for new encodings, several tools, and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

IsoBuster 4.0 improves performances, major cosmetic changes, advanced search functionality, block analysis, history browsing, and more. This is not a security update.
https://www.isobuster.com/download.php

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

GoodSync 10.5.2 resolves several bugs, improves action auditing, and defaults to use SNI for SSL traffic. This is a security update.
http://www.goodsync.com/

RoboForm 8.3.7 adds support for the new Firefox extension platform, resolves bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
http://12pd.com/click?rf

1Password for Windows 6.6.439 is a major update, adding duplicate detection, favorites, trash support, and native automatic-when-idle updates. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

Bitcoin 0.14.2 improves performance and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
http://bitcoin.org/en/download

CCleaner 5.32.6129 improves cleaning. This is not a security update.
http://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

CintaNotes 3.8.1 improves attachment support and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download

Cygwin 2.8.1 now allows unpriviliged symlink creation in Windows 10, adds two new APIs. This is not a security update.
http://cygwin.com/

DesktopOK 4.72 improves Windows 10 support. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

Easy2Boot 1.93A adds offline CHOCO support, and works around a Windows Creator bug to assign a drive letter for USB drives that are not given them by Windows. This is not a security update.
http://www.easy2boot.com/download/

Kingston SSD Manager 1.1.0.0 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.kingston.com/us/support/technical/ssdmanager

NetworkTrafficView 2.10 adds logging on timer support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

RegFileExport 1.08 fixes a reliability bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/registry_file_offline_export.html

WifiInfoView 2.26 improves filtering, adds select/deselect all, and resolves a CLI vs options bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

OSForensics 5.1.1001 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.osforensics.com/download.html

Speccy 1.31.732 improves Windows compatibility, updated hardware detection, 32-bit compatibility and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
http://12pd.com/click?speccy

PointerStick 2.82 improves reliability in Windows 10 Creators Update. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

TeamViewer 12.0.78716 improves reliability in Windows 10 Creators Update. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

WinScan2PDF 3.51 improves Epson and Brother scanner support. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WSUS Offline 11.0 removes Vista support, updates scripts and libraries, and improves update detection. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

WSUS Offline 9.2.2 (ESR) adds support for the post-EOL updates for XP, Vista, Windows Server 2003, and Windows 8, updates scripts and libraries, and improves update detection. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Sysmon 6.03 fixes a bug that prevented imageload include filters from working in some configurations. This is not a security update.
https://sysinternals.com/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

TortoiseSVN 1.9.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://tortoisesvn.net/downloads.html

SQLite 3.18.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 12.5.7 is a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

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

Piwigo 2.9.1 is a security update.
http://piwigo.org/

Drupal 8.3.5 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

HumHub 1.2.1 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.humhub.org/en/download

MailEnable 9.75 resolves seeral bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.7.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

ScreenConnect 6.3.13446.6374 resolves dozens of bugs, and improves performance and reliability. This is not a security update.
https://www.screenconnect.com/Download

Joomla 3.7.3 is a security update.
http://www.joomla.org/

Autoptimize 2.2.2 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.

BuddyPress 2.8.2 adds several new features. This is a security update.

myStickymenu 1.8.9 adds ability to disable on certain posts and pages. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.9.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Redirection 2.6.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Sucuri Security 1.8.7 improves performance and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.

Top Commentators Widget 1.5.3 fixes an icon bug. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.1.0 resolves dozens of bugs, improves style and setup. 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 2017-05-09

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday.

This month brings some downright scary news in the security world.

Intel announced they made a “minor coding error” in their CPUs designed for Enterprise deployment, which allows unauthenticated third parties to control pretty much every aspect of their computers. Oops.

Microsoft released a critical out-of-band security update yesterday, the day before Patch Tuesday, due to the severity of the bug in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (a component used by Microsoft firewalls, Windows Defender, Microsoft Security Essentials and other Microsoft security products). If you’re running Windows 10 the update should be have been installed automatically for you during the definition update process. If running an older version of Windows, it’ll be installed for you today when you install the rest of Windows Updates. You are going to install updates today, right?

Have I Been Pwned announced that another billion (with a B) accounts have been released on the web. If nothing else, consider this a reminder that if you haven’t started using a password manager yet, you’re really only hurting yourself.

The Windows 10 Creators Update (aka 1703, aka TH4) has been out about a month now and is remarkably stable. This major upgrade takes a few hours to install but improves responsiveness and corrects the app reinstall bug that has plagued previous builds of Windows 10. Windows 10 version 1507 (aka 10240) is now End-of-Life, which means that it will no longer receive important security updates. If you’re still running this version of Windows you must upgrade to at least version 1511 (10586) to continue to receive security updates. Use the installer here to get the most current version:
https://12pd.com/click?win10upgrade

Like Win10 1507, Windows Vista is dead. Really. It won’t be missed. If you’re still running Vista, take the machine off the Internet (forever) or switch to Fedora or any other supported operating system:
https://getfedora.org/
If you need help, contact me.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

The typical computer should see roughly 1gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, .NET, Windows Defender, Internet Explorer, Edge, WEPOS, and MSRT (~800mb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Google Chrome OS 58.0.3029.89 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.171 is a security update. Flash is being actively replaced with HTML5 on most sites and services, however, so unless you’re 110% positive you need it for critical functions, you should remove it instead. And, within those browsers that have it embedded (Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer 11+) your best option is to disable it. It’s just not worth the risk.
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 17.0.6.4 improves update checking, and is now digitally signed. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 58.0.3029.96 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 53.0.2 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.

Thunderbird 52.1.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

.NET Framework 4.7 is a major feature update. This should be treated as a security update. Use Windows Update to get the most current version.

Adobe Shockwave 12.2.8.198 is a security update. Shockwave is not required for most users, so you’re better off removing it than updating. If you find that you do require it later on, you can always install the update then.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Silverlight 5.1.50906 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/Get-Started/Install/Default.aspx

Java 8u131 is a security update. Java is *not* JavaScript, and most computers do not require it. You’re better off removing it unless you are 100% sure you do require it. You can always install it later if you discover an application requires Java.
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Skype 7.35.0.102 improves stability and reliability. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Line 7.3.0 adds Ladder Shuffle and Relay. This is not a security update.
http://line.me/update

WinSCP 5.9.5 is a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Evernote 6.5.4.4720 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

Nmap 7.40 adds several new scripts, updates libraries, and adds new features. This is a security update.
http://nmap.org/

uTorrent 3.5.0 Build 43580 is a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FileZilla 3.25.2 is a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201705 is a data refresh.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.7.6623 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

MusicBrainz Picard 1.4.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://musicbrainz.org/doc/MusicBrainz_Picard

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.4.9.38188 updates the interface and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Office Updates

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

Paint.net 4.0.16 resolves a crash bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.getpaint.net/

IcoFX 3.0.3 fixes scaling issues on high-DPI displays. This is not a security update.
http://icofx.ro/

Kindle for PC 1.20.1 Build 47037 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.

Tails 2.12 is a security update.
https://tails.boum.org/install/index.en.html

Norton Power Eraser 20170412 is a security update.
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN_EndUserProfile_en_us

Avast! Home Edition 17.4.2294 resolves several bugs and updates the GUI. This is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

KeePass 1.32 improves several features, fixes bugs and updates libraries. This is a security update.
http://keepass.sourceforge.net/

Wireshark 2.2.6 is a security update.
http://www.wireshark.org/

DNSQuerySniffer 1.61 adds ability to show only failed DNS queries. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

MSRT 5.48 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

Wireless Network Watcher 2.11 updates the internal MAC databae. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

RogueKiller 12.10.8 is a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

TDSSKiller 3.1.0.15 is a security update.
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/utility#TDSSKiller

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 2.9.1701.1640 improves stability on Windows 10 Creators Update. This is not a securty update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 2.9.1701.1621 improves stability on Windows 10 Creators Update. This is not a securty update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

FFmpeg 3.3 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg.html

DVDFab 10.0.3.6 improves stability and compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.3.0.5024 improves compatibility with Windows 10 Creators Update. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

GoodSync 10.4.4 improves stability and compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

RoboForm 8.3.3 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Bitcoin 0.14.1 improves performance, fixes several bugs and stability issues. This is not a security update.
http://bitcoin.org/en/download

CintaNotes 3.7 adds drag & drop from any application, improves printing and stability, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download

DesktopOK 4.69 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

AS SSD Benchmark 1.9.5986 improves stability and compatibility within Windows 10. This is not a security update.
http://alex-is.de/PHP/fusion/downloads.php?cat_id=4&download_id=9

LessMSI 1.6.1 improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://lessmsi.activescott.com/

NetworkTrafficView 2.06 adds ability to map source IP address. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

SearchMyFiles 2.82 adds ability to exclude folders by name without path. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

USBDeview 2.66 adds the ability to start the remote registry service even if it’s disabled. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.79 adds a 64-bit version and updates the MAC address list. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.48 updates the internal MAC address list. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

TaskSchedulerView 1.30 adds quick-filter capability. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

CCleaner 5.29.6033 improves compatibility and application support. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

RapidEE 9.1 build 936 updates translations. This is not a security update.
http://www.rapidee.com/en/download

TeamViewer 12.0.77242 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

WinScan2PDF 3.43 improves compatibility with Windows 10 Creators Update. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Redemption 5.14.0.4776 adds several new objects, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 12.5.5 is a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

VirtualBox 5.1.22-115126 resolves 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.

Adminer 4.3.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.adminer.org/en/

Piwigo 2.9.0 is a major update that adds several new features. This is not a security update.
http://piwigo.org/

TinyMCE 4.6.0 adds several features and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/

Drupal 8.3.2 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

HumHub 1.2.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.humhub.org/en/download

MailEnable 9.74 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

ownCloud Client 2.3.2 resolves several stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

ScreenConnect 6.2.12963.6312 resolves several bugs, and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
http://www.screenconnect.com/Download

WordPress 4.7.4 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

YOURLS 1.7.2 improves stability and GUI, updates libraries, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://yourls.org/

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

Regards,

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

 

Updates 2017-04-11

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday. The typical computer should see roughly 2gb in updates today.

The Windows 10 Creators Update (aka 1703, aka TH4) is being released today. It’s a major upgrade that adds several maintenance features as well as a few new core apps, such as 3D support in Paint. I strongly advise you to wait to install this update until at least next Wednesday, after the lemmings have encouraged MS to patch whatever bugs have gone unseen until now.

Windows Vista dies next week. It won’t be missed. However, both users of Vista will need to either replace their computers or switch to a more secure operating system, such as Fedora. If you need help, contact me.

Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, .NET, Windows Server, Internet Explorer, Edge, Silverlight, Flash, MSRT, and MS Office (~1.5gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for macOS 10.12.4, OS X 10.11.7, iOS 10.3.1, iTunes 12.6, tvOS 10.2, watchOS 3.2, Safari 10.1, Pages 6.1, Numbers 4.1, Keynote 7.1, macOS Server 5.3, and iCloud for Windows 6.2. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

iOS 10.3.1 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google Chrome OS 57.0.2987.146 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.148 is a security update. Flash is being actively replaced with HTML5 on most sites and services, however, so unless you’re 110% positive you need it for critical functions, you should remove it instead. And, within those browsers that have it embedded (Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer 11+) your best option is to disable it. It’s just not worth the risk.
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 17.0.6.1 is a stability fix. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver Update 2.7.2 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 57.0.2987.137 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 52.0.2 is a stability bug launched shortly after the 52.0.1 security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

HTTrack 3.49.1 fixes several minor bugs. This is not 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 52.0.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Line 7.2.0 adds new activity indication and additional effects. This is not a security update.
http://line.me/update

FileZilla 3.25.1 fixes a couple minor bugs. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

MaxMind GeoIP 201704 is a data refresh. This is not a security update.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip

BrowsingHistoryView 2.00 adds Visit Type column. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.6 is a stability update. This is not a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

MusicBrainz Picard 1.4.1 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://musicbrainz.org/doc/MusicBrainz_Picard

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Battle.net Client 20170407 does not provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
http://us.battle.net/en/app/

PlayStation 4.55 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.

Artweaver 6.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Paint.net 4.0.15 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.getpaint.net/

LibreOffice 5.3.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.libreoffice.org/

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop 4.0.0.185 is a security update. Install the most current version with Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop.

Adobe Campaign 6.11.8795 is a security update. Install the most current version with Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop.

Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous 2017.009.20044 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat DC Classic 2015.006.30306 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

Adobe Acrobat 11.0.20 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

Adobe Reader 11.0.20 is a security update. Use Help, About to install the most current version.

Adobe Photoshop CC 2017-18.1 and 2015.5-17.0.2 are security updates. Install the most current version with Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop.

Adobe DNG Converter 9.10 resolves bugs. This is not a security update. Install the most current version with Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop.

Security Software Updates

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

Norton Power Eraser 20170410 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20100824120155EN_EndUserProfile_en_us

Junkware Removal Tool 8.1.2 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/junkwareremovaltool/

DNSQuerySniffer 1.60 adds external logging support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

RouterPassView 1.70 adds support for additional hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/router_password_recovery.html

RogueKiller 12.10.4 adds detections. This should be treated as a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

SuperAntiSpyware 6.0.1240 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 2.9.1701.1635 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 2.9.1701.1617 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 1.84 updates libraries, resolves bugs and adds new layout features. This should be treated as a security update.
http://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 10.0.3.2 resolves several bugs and adds support for newer media. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MakeMKV 1.10.5 improves reliability, adds support for newer media, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.makemkv.com/download/

MKVToolNix 10.0.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.videohelp.com/software/MKVtoolnix

AVStoDVD 2.8.6 resolves several bugs and updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.2.2.4984 adds support for Windows 10 1703, new tweaks, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

8GadgetPack 22.0 improves Windows update compatibility and updates a bunch of gadgets. This is not a security update.
http://8gadgetpack.net/

GoodSync 10.4.1 resolves several bugs, improves speed and reliability. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

RoboForm 8.3.1 resolves several bugs, and improves import/export. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

CintaNotes 3.6 resolves several bugs, and adds HTML link parsing. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download

Cygwin 2.8.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cygwin.com/

DesktopOK 4.64 improves international support. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

HWMonitor 1.31 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

FileLocator Pro 8.1.2722 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

SimpleWMIView 1.30 adds remote authentication support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

USBDeview 2.65 adds option to start Remote Registry service on remote machines. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WifiInfoView 2.21 adds support to use tab key to switch panes. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

PointerStick 2.81 improves international support. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

ProduKey 1.90 now starts Remote Registry service on remote computers even if the service is disabled if the feature is enabled. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

RapidEE 9.1 build 933 is a security update.
http://www.rapidee.com/en/download

Rufus 2.14 resolves several bugs, and updates libraries. This is a security update.
http://rufus.akeo.ie/

Seagate DiscWizard 18.0.6036 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/discwizard-master-dl/

TaskSchedulerView 1.26 adds Start Directory column. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

TeamViewer 12.0.75813 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

WinScan2PDF 3.41 improves HP and Epson compatibility, improves international support. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WSUS Offline 10.9.2 resolves several bugs and updates cache URLs. This should be treated as a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Easy2Boot 1.91 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.easy2boot.com/download/

Everything 1.4.1.867b resolves several bugs and adds a few new features. This is not a security update.
http://www.voidtools.com/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 5.7.18 is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

SQLite 3.18.0 resolves several bugs, and adds several new syntax and command options. This is a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 5.1.18-114002 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

PPSSPP 1.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://ppsspp.org/downloads.html

Web Package Updates

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

Adminer 4.3.0 adds support for new engines and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.adminer.org/en/

ownCloud Client 2.3.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

TinyMCE 4.5.6 resolves a bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/

Drupal 8.3.0 updates libraries, improves stability, adds many new features and improvements. This is a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

MailEnable 9.72 resolves several bugs, and improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.7.0 is a security update.
http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 3.7.17 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.8.38 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.15 resolves 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 2017-03-14

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday. This month brings the Vault 7 data dump, which exposed the machinations of a state-sponsored hacking organization with access to functional exploits for over a thousand applications and every popular operating system for both desktop and mobile. It’s a big deal. Vendors are ramping up their responses to address these exposed vulnerabilities so we can expect to see several out-of-cycle updates in the near future.

Microsoft released their delayed Windows patches, as well as more than a dozen updates to address new issues in Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer, Office, Silverlight, Windows DVD Maker, Microsoft Graphics, Windows Media Player, Microsoft XML Core Services, Microsoft Uniscribe, SMB Server, Hyper-V, Internet Information Services, Active Directory Federation Services and MSRT (~1.3gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for Logic Pro X 10.3.1, GarageBand 10.1.6 and Apple Remote Desktop 3.9 Client. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

Google Chrome OS 56.0.2924.110 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 25.0.0.127 is a security update. Flash is being actively replaced with HTML5 on most sites and services, however, so unless you’re 110% positive you need it for critical functions, you should remove it instead. And, within those browsers that have it embedded (Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer 11+) your best option is to disable it. It’s just not worth the risk.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Adobe AIR 25.0.0.134 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

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.

Seagull Scientific printer drivers 7.4.3 resolves bugs, adds Package Aware support, and support for over 270 new models of printers. This is not a security update.
http://www.seagullscientific.com/drivers/

BullZip PDF Printer 11.1.0.2600 corrects several cosmetic issues. This is not a security update.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Display Driver Uninstaller 17.0.6.0 improves cleanup. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver Update 2.7.1 resolves several bugs. 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 57.0.2987.98 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 52.0 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.

OutlookAttachView 3.00 adds message delivery time. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Thunderbird 45.8.0 is a security update.
http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/

Internet Updates

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

Adobe Shockwave 12.2.7.197 is a security update. You’re far better off removing Shockwave than updating it.
https://12pd.com/click?shockwave

Line 7.1.0 adds mention support and 360-degree photos. This is not a security update.
http://line.me/update

Trillian 6.0.0.58 is a security update.
https://www.trillian.im/

curl 7.53.1 is a security update.
http://winampplugins.co.uk/curl/

WinSCP 5.9.4 is a security update.
http://winscp.net/eng/index.php

uTorrent 3.4.9 Build 43388 adds Game Store. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FileZilla 3.25.0 is a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

MaxMind GeoIP 201703 is a data refresh. This is not a security update.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip

PuTTY 0.68 is a security update.
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html

WGet 1.19.1 is a security update.
https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

FastStone Viewer 6.2 resolves several bugs, adds a couple new features. This is not a security update.
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

MPC HC 1.7.11 updates libraries, improves stability and subtitles, and adds other features. This is a security update.
https://mpc-hc.org/downloads/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.4.5.25153 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

PS4 4.50 adds the ability to install or move applications from USB 3.0 storage, notification and Remote Play improvements, and more. 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.

Artweaver 6.0.1 adds support for high-DPI, brush, filter and tool improvements, and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Notepad++ 7.3.3 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

SketchUp 17.2.2555 resolves several bugs and crashes. This is not a security update.
http://www.sketchup.com/

Kindle for PC 1.19.3 Build 46099 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.

Tails 2.11 is a security update.
https://tails.boum.org/install/index.en.html

Bitmessage 0.6.2 is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?bitmessage

OpenSSL 1.1.0e is a security update.
https://www.openssl.org/

Avast! Home Edition 17.2.2288 is a security update.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Wireshark 2.2.5 is a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/

Hashcat 3.40 adds support for several new protocols and many bugfixes. This is not a security update.
http://hashcat.net/hashcat/#downloadlatest

MSRT 5.46 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/malicious-software-removal-tool-details.aspx

SmartSniff 2.27 improves GUI. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/smsniff.html

Wireless Network Watcher 2.10 adds export on timer support. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

RogueKiller 12.10.0 is a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 2.9.1701.1616 fixes a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

XSplit Gamecaster 2.9.1701.1610 adds several new export and streaming providers, and fixes a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 1.83 updates libraries. This is a security update.
http://cdex.mu/?q=download

Win32 Disk Imager 1.0.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/

DVDFab 10.0.2.8 adds support for new encodings, many bug fixes, and new features. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MKVToolNix 9.9.0 resolves several bugs and offers GUI improvements. This is not a security update.
http://www.videohelp.com/software/MKVtoolnix

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

GoodSync2Go 10.3.8 provides service updates, stability improvements and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

RoboForm 8.3.0 improves installer, GUI, and updates XPIs. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Bitcoin 0.14.0 resolves many bugs. This is not a security update.
http://bitcoin.org/en/download

LessMSI 1.6.0 adds OLE Streams support. This is not a security update.
http://lessmsi.activescott.com/

SimpleWMIView 1.25 adds quick-filters. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

CCleaner 5.28.6005 improves cleanup. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?ccleaner

DesktopOK 4.62 adds desktop-to-foreground support and icon size support. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

Kingston SSD Manager 1.0.1.8 does not provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.kingston.com/us/support/technical/ssdmanager

Agent Ransack 2016.867 improves security and resolves bugs.
http://mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download

FileLocator Pro 8.1.2714 adds a new expression editor, improved command line support, bug resolution, and improved security.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

NTLite 1.2.1.4916 resolves crashes, reliability, new OS build support, and a few other fixes. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

CurrPorts 2.31 adds support for closing a specific process via the command line.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html

FolderChangesView 2.10 improves automatic export feature by serializing export files. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/folder_changes_view.html

SearchMyFiles 2.81 resolves global search bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

WifiInfoView 2.20 adds indicator for connected status. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

Sysmon 6.0 adds event schema, event monitoring for configuration changes, native registry paths, and additional named pipe events. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Autoruns 13.7 adds several new locations to tracking details and improved high-DPI support. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

AccessChk 6.1 adds process trust access control entries and token security attributes. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Monitor 3.32 improves high-DPI support, and re-signs libraries. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

Process Explorer 16.2 fixes a Wow64 bug, improves high-DPI support, and re-signs libraries. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

LiveKd 5.61 re-signs libraries. This is a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

BgInfo 4.21 fixes 64-bit support. This is not a security update.
http://sysinternals.com/

SystemRescueCD 4.9.3 is a security update.
http://www.sysresccd.org/

WinScan2PDF 3.39 improves reliability with certain hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 5.1.16-113841 resolves a couple dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

VMware Player 12.5.3 resolves several 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.

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.46 is a security update.
http://coppermine-gallery.net/

ownCloud Client 2.3.0 upgrades libraries, resolves dozens of bugs, improves security. This is a security update.
https://owncloud.org/install/

TinyMCE 4.5.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.tinymce.com/download/

MailEnable 9.62 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mailenable.com/

WordPress 4.7.3 is a security update.
http://wordpress.org/

Akismet 3.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Anti-Splog 2.2.1 updates Recaptcha support. This is not a security update.

BuddyPress 2.8.2 is a security update.

Contact Form 7 4.7 adds new hooks and events. This is not a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.3.8 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 3.7.16 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.8.33 is a security update.

Theme My Login 6.4.9 resolves stability bug. This is not a security update.

WP Add Custom CSS 1.0.1 resolves an SSL bug. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.13.1 resolves 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 2016-11-08

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday.

The typical computer should see roughly 2.2gb in updates today. It’s another big one. The Microsoft-specific updates should be easier, but no smaller, since they’re now packaging almost all updates in only two files for each supported version of Windows. Apple has updated all supported versions of their operating systems between 2 and 5 times this last month, and they seem to be stable now – so it’s probably safe to upgrade your Apple hardware. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates to Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, drivers, .NET, Active Directory, VHD, RDP, and MSRT (~1.3gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

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

Google Chrome OS 54.0.2840.93 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Oracle: everything. Oracle released security updates for 76 product lines covering over 230 applications. It’s easier to say, patch all Oracle software now than to try to even identify what the all are.

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 is a security update. Flash is being actively replaced with HTML5 on most sites and services, however, so unless you’re 110% positive you need it for critical functions, you should remove it instead. And, within those browsers that have it embedded (Chrome, Edge, Internet Explorer 11+) disable it. It’s just not worth the risk.
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 17.0.3.0 improves cleanup. This is not a security update.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/

HP Laserjet Stub 4.5.2942.27 doesn’t provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://123.hp.com/us/en/devices/LASERJET

nVidia 375.70 improves performance. This is not a security update.
http://www.geforce.com/drivers

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 54.0.2840.87 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 49.0.2 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Blisk 1.0.125.166 is the first stable release of Blisk. This version replaces all previous versions.
https://blisk.io/

Email Updates

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

Thunderbird 45.4.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Internet Updates

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

Silverlight 5.1.50901 is a security update.
http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/

Java 8u111 is a security update. If you’re not 110% sure you need Java, remove it instead of upgrading.
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Skype 7.29.0.102 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

aria2 1.28.0 fixes several bugs and improves output for conditional get. This is not a security update.
https://aria2.github.io/

curl 7.51.0 is a security update.
http://winampplugins.co.uk/curl/

Evernote 6.4.2.3788 does not provide a changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
http://www.evernote.com/

Nmap 7.31 fixes several bugs, updates libraries and improves scanning signatures. This is a security update.
http://nmap.org/

FileZilla 3.22.2.2 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://filezilla-project.org/

MaxMind GeoIP 201611 is a data refresh. This is not a security update.
http://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

IPNetInfo 1.73 improves reliability of information parsing. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

Google Earth 7.1.7.2606 improves stability. This is not a security update.
http://earth.google.com/index.html

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.5.3 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to get the most current version.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.7.6389 fixes several bugs and improves reliability. This is not a security update.
http://cdburnerxp.se/

FastStone Viewer 6.0 improves straighten and adds several new features. This is not a security update.
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.2.1.38915 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Office Updates

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

LibreOffice 5.2.3 does not yet provide a changelog for the current version. Treat this as a security update.
http://www.libreoffice.org/

OpenOffice 4.1.3 is a security update. I remind you that OpenOffice is gradually being killed off, so you would be well served by removing OpenOffice and installing LibreOffice instead.
http://www.openoffice.org/download/

Notepad++ 7.2 improves smart highlighting to support multiple views, and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Inkscape 0.48.5 fixes several bugs and adds support for new file formats. This is not a security update.
http://www.inkscape.org/

OpenPetra 2016.10.2.0 adds MySQL support and fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.openpetra.org/

SketchUp 17.0.18899 is a new major update with significant changes to the graphics capabilities and support, High-DPI, extension management, tool improvements and more. This is not a security update.
http://www.sketchup.com/

Adobe Connect 9.5.7 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb16-35.html

Adobe Drive CC 5.0.3 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
Win: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=6105
Mac: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=6106

Security Software Updates

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

RogueKiller 12.8.0 improves customization, adds detections and improves several scans. This is a security update.
http://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Caine 8.0 upgrades many tools, and updates core OS. This is a security update.
http://www.caine-live.net/

TDSSKiller 3.1.0.12 adds new detections. This is a security update.
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/utility#TDSSKiller

SuperAntiSpyware 6.0.1228 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

XSplit Broadcaster 2.8.1607.1952 fixes a bug with certain hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.xsplit.com/get/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 9.3.2.1 improves compatibility with new encodings, fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

GoodSync2Go 10.1.8 fixes quite a few bugs with the new v10 release. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

RoboForm 7.9.23 fixes several bugs primarily with browser and individual site compatibility. This it not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rfe

CintaNotes 3.4 adds drag-and-drop tab reordering, improves rule behaviors and fixes a keyboard bug. This is not a security update.
http://cintanotes.com/download

Agent Ransack 2016.865 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download

FileLocator Pro 8.1.2680 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

Everything 1.4.1.782b fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.voidtools.com/

GPU-Z 1.12.0 adds new hardware support and fixes cosmetic bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/GPU-Z/

HWMonitor 1.30 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

CurrPorts 2.30 improves filtering. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/cports.html

DriveLetterView 1.45 adds option to perform Google search on product name. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/drive_letter_view.html

SearchMyFiles 2.76 fixes UTF-8 content search. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.46 updates the internal MAC address list. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

CCleaner 5.23.5808 improves cleaning. This is not a security update.
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

ProduKey 1.87 fixes MS Office parsing. This is not a security update.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html

SystemRescueCD 4.9.0 is a security update.
http://www.sysresccd.org/

NTLite 1.2.0.4510 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

GitHub Desktop 3.3.2 updates included libraries. This is a security update.
https://desktop.github.com/

MySQL 5.7.16 is a security update.
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VMware Player 12.5.1 is a security update.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

VirtualBox 5.1.8-111374 is a security update.
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

Drupal 8.2.2 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://drupal.org/download

Joomla 3.6.4 is a security update.
http://www.joomla.org/

BuddyPress 2.7.2 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.3.7 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 3.7.5 adds new networks and bug fixes. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.8.17 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

Simple Lightbox 2.6.0 adds several features and fixes a bug. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 6.4.6 fixes several bugs and adds new hooks. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 2.6.7 fixes several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.5 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/