Updates 2019-04-09

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday for April 2019. Windows 10 v1903 is just around the corner. Edge users will start getting it over the next few days, with the majority of Home users getting it near the end of the month. You can delay it by installing v1809 if you haven’t done so yet, which will grant you a 3 month reprieve. Today is also the last day of updates released for any Windows 10 version prior to v1803. If you’re running v1507-v1709 (and not running a long-term servicing build) then you should upgrade to v1809 ASAP.

The typical computer should see roughly 1.2 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates for Windows, .NET, Edge, Internet Explorer, Flash, POSReady, and MSRT (~850 MB). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for macOS Mojave 10.14.4, Security Update 2019-002 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-002 Sierra, iOS 12.2, tvOS 12.2, Safari 12.1, iTunes 12.9.4, iCloud for Windows 7.11, Xcode 10.2, and watchOS 5.2. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

iOS 12.2 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

watchOS 5.2 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 12.2 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Adobe AIR 32.0.0.116 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.171 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Google Chrome OS 73.0.3683.88 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

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

Important Notes

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.

The now-current release of the Windows 10 (1903) will cause your computer to feel unusually slow until it is installed. This is a side-effect of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, which pushes out 3-6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

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 or use, reducing the attack surface.

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 Driver 2019.1 adds support for over 115 new printer models, but installs a Seagull Scientific Certificate which might later be used for exploitation. This is not a security update.
https://www.seagullscientific.com/drivers/

Display Driver Uninstaller 18.0.1.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver & Support Assistant 19.3.12 adds support for newer hardware and resolves several bugs. 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 73.0.3683.103 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 66.0.2 resolves several stability and compatibility bugs. This version follows closely on the 66.0.1 security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 60.6.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Vivaldi 2.4.1488.36 resolves several bugs, adds many new features including GUI customization and stack management. This is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

Mailspring 1.6.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/

Thunderbird 60.6.1 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.

Skype 8.42.0.60
https://12pd.com/click?skype

FileZilla Client 3.41.2 is a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

MaxMind GeoIP 201904 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

Npcap 0.992 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

PuTTY 0.71 is a security update.
https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html

WGet 1.20.3 is a security update. However, this version breaks HTTPS so should be avoided for now.
https://eternallybored.org/misc/wget/

WinSCP 5.15 resolves several bugs and adds a dark mode. This is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Line 9.4.0 adds chat capture. This is not a security update.
https://line.me/update

ZeroNet 0.6.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://zeronet.io/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iTunes 12.9.4 for Windows is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

iCloud for Windows 7.11 is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current version.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.8.7042 resolves a burn speed bug on multiple copies. This is not a security update.
https://cdburnerxp.se/

FastStone Viewer 7.0 adds support for monitor color profiles, improves compatibility, and dual instance display option differences. This is a security update.
https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

iTunes 12.9.4 is a security update.
https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.5.36.23506 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

PlayStation PS4 6.51 improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/

SteamOS 2019-02-28 is a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/download/?ver=custom

Office Updates

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

Adobe Reader DC 19.010.20099 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Atom 1.35.1 resolves a bug. This is not a security update.
https://atom.io/

Paint.net 4.1.6 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.getpaint.net/

LibreOffice Fresh 6.2.2 resolves dozens of bugs. Remember that the Fresh branch is the LibreOffice Beta, so the Still (Stable) line should be used by most users.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Artweaver 6.0.11 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.artweaver.de/

Notepad++ 7.6.6 resolves the file-change-detection nag on frequently updated files and adds GPG release signing.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

FrameMaker 2019.0.3 is a security update.
64-bit: https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6645
32-bit: https://supportdownloads.adobe.com/detail.jsp?ftpID=6643

Adobe Bridge CC 9.0.3 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb19-25.html

Adobe Experience Manager Forms 6.2.sp1-cfp15, 6.3.3.1, 6.4.2.0 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/aem-forms/apsb19-24.html

Adobe InDesign 14.0.2 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb19-23.html

Adobe XD CC 17.0.12 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/xd/apsb19-22.html

Adobe Dreamweaver 19.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb19-21.html

Adobe Shockwave player 12.3.5.205 is a security update, however, it is officially end-of-life (EOL) as of today so your best option is to remove Shockwave from any and all devices.

Security Software Updates

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

DNSQuerySniffer 1.76 adds Quick Filter feature. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

Gpg4win 3.1.7 is a security update.
https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html

RogueKiller 13.1.9 updates scanning engine and adds support for several new file types. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Wireshark 3.0.1 resolves several security issues.
http://www.wireshark.org/

Stinger 12.1.0.3107 adds support for new detections. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?stinger

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VideoCacheView 3.05 adds manual merge option. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/video_cache_view.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.16 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 11.0.2.3 resolves several bugs and adds support for new encodings. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.7.5.6842 resolves several bugs and adds new options. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

CPU-Z Installer 1.88 adds support for new hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

Cygwin 3.0.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cygwin.com/

GoodSync 10.9.30 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

HWMonitor 1.40 adds support for new hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

NirCmd 2.82 improves High-DPI compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html

OSFMount 3.0.1000 adds several new features. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/mount-disk-images.html

RoboForm 8.5.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Rufus 3.5 adds Windows ISO download, adds Windows To Go support, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://rufus.ie/en_IE.html

USBDeview 2.80 resolves serial number CLI options. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.84 updates the MAC database. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WinScan2PDF 4.77 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WSUS Offline 11.6.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

AutoHotkey 1.1.30.03 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/

Godot 3.1 adds several new features and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://godotengine.org/

Node.js 11.13.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Redemption 5.20.0.5298 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

DB Browser for SQLite 3.11.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sqlitebrowser.org/

Visual Studio Code 1.33 adds several new features. This is not a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/

WinMerge 2.16.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://winmerge.org/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

PPSSPP 1.8.0 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://ppsspp.org/downloads.html

VMware Player 15.0.4 is a security update.
https://www.vmware.com/products/player/

Web Package Updates

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

Joomla 3.9.5 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

Drupal 8.6.14 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

phpList 3.4.0 is a security update.
https://www.phplist.com/download

TinyMCE 5.0.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tiny.cloud/get-tiny/

MailEnable 10.23 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mailenable.com/

ScreenConnect 19.0.23234.7027 reorganizes the control interface, uses a new default theme, reformats the General tab and more. This is not a security update.
https://www.screenconnect.com/Download

Nextcloud Server 15.0.7 is a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

WordPress 5.1.1 is a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Redirection 4.2.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.3.4 removes Google+ and 500px, adds Google My Business and fixes VK. This is not a security update.

W3 Total Cache 0.9.7.3 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.5.7 is a security update.

WP Mail SMTP 1.4.2 removes TGMPA. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.36 adds kinsta check. 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 2019-03-12

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Shawn K. Hall

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday for March 2019, which means that the next build of Windows (v1903) is just around the corner. You can delay it by installing v1809 if you haven’t done so yet, which will grant you a 3 month reprieve. Among other features and fixes, v1903 will add automatic boot repair after failed updates. This should resolve the #1 issue plaguing the Windows Update platform: not knowing whether your computer will boot after installing updates. Even so, don’t be the guinea pig. Postpone v1903 for a couple months to let people that don’t know any better be the victims of whatever flaws v1903 inevitably brings.

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

Microsoft released updates for Windows, .NET, Edge, Internet Explorer, Flash, POSReady, and MSRT (~600 MB). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.156 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Google Chrome OS 72.0.3626.122 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

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

Important Notes

The now-current release of the Windows 10 (1809) will cause your computer to feel unusually slow until it is installed and v1903 will be coming soon. This is a side-effect of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, which pushes out 3-6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

Driver Updates

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

BullZip PDF Printer 11.9.0.2735 is a security update.
https://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Display Driver Uninstaller 18.0.0.9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver & Support Assistant 19.2.8 adds self-update, installer improvements, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

nVidia 419.35 adds several new game profiles, G-SYNC improvements, CUDA 10.1, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 73.0.3683.75 is a critical security update, resolving an bug that is being actively exploited in the wild. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 65.0.2 resolves a geolocation bug. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 60.5.2 resolves a crash bug. This is not a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Vivaldi 2.3.1440.60 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.

Mailspring 1.5.7 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/

Thunderbird 60.5.1 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.

Skype 8.41.0.54 adds call merge and caller-id, improved diagnostics, live captions, draft reviews, and notifications. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

uTorrent 3.5.5.45146 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FreeFileSync 10.10 adds several new features and resolves bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

IPNetInfo 1.85 adds CSV export and export header control. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

MaxMind GeoIP 201903 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

Technitium DNS Server 3.0 adds TLS configuration and DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-HTTP, DNS-over-TLS, additional settings and log improvements. This is not a security update.
https://technitium.com/dns/

WinSCP 5.13.8 updates libraries and resolves bugs. This is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MusicBrainz Picard 2.1.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://picard.musicbrainz.org/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.5.32.22222 improves the GUI and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Steam 2018.02.19 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

PlayStation PS3 4.84 improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps3/

PlayStation PS4 6.50 adds Remote Play support for iOS. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/

Office Updates

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

Scribus 1.4.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.scribus.net/

LibreOffice Fresh 6.2.1 resolves over 170 bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7.6.4 resolves several bugs. This build also adds horizontal scrolling (yay!). This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Adobe Reader DC 19.010.20098 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Photoshop CC 19.1.8 and Photoshop CC 20.0.4 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-15.html

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.10.186048 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb19-16.html

Security Software Updates

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

OpenSSL 1.0.2r is a security update.
https://indy.fulgan.com/SSL/

DNSQuerySniffer 1.75 adds wildcard support in the host name filter. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

Avast! Home Edition 19.3.2369 adds UEFI scanning, separates VPN product, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

Wireshark 3.0.0 is a major update adding several new features, switching to npcap, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/

RogueKiller 13.1.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 2019.1.1 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?snagit

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.15 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 11.0.1.8 adds support for new encodings, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MakeMKV 1.14.3 adds support for new encodings and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.7.3.6761 adds support for newer builds, new components, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

1Password for Mac 7.2.5 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/mac/

7-Zip 19.00 resolves several bugs and improves encryption strength. This is not a security update.
https://www.7-zip.org/

Autoruns 13.94 resolves a bug. This should be treated as a security update.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns

Sysmon 9.0 introduces rule groups that enable the specification of AND or OR matching logic across a set of rules. This is a security update.
https://live.sysinternals.com/

BulkFileChanger 1.60 adds EXIF timestamp changing support. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html

Carbonite 6.3.4 excludes OneDrive Files On-Demand and improves GUI messaging. This is not a security update.
https://account.carbonite.com/

CintaNotes 3.13 adds new actions to rules, resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cintanotes.com/download

ControlMyMonitor 1.12 adds option to disable header line in exports. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/control_my_monitor.html

Cygwin 3.0.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cygwin.com/

DesktopOK 6.11 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

Everything 1.4.1.935 fixes bugs with long file names and exclusions. This is not a security update.
https://www.voidtools.com/

GoodSync 10.9.26 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

ImageUSB 1.4.1002 resolves bitlocker detection bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/write-usb-images.html

NetworkTrafficView 2.20 adds port filtering, Always On Top, and option to disable header line in exports. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_traffic_view.html

PointerStick 3.44 improves cosmetics. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

RoboForm 8.5.7 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

Seagate DiscWizard 23.0.17160 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/discwizard-master-dl/

WSUS Offline 11.6 resolves several bugs, corrects superseded updates, and adds new hooks. This is not a security update.
http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Node.js 11.11.0 resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

SQLite 3.27.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

DB Browser for SQLite 3.11.1 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sqlitebrowser.org/

Web Package Updates

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

TinyMCE 5.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tiny.cloud/get-tiny/

Drupal 8.6.10 is a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

Joomla 3.9.4 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

Nextcloud Server 15.0.5 is a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

ColdFusion 2018 Update 3, ColdFusion 2016 Update 10, and ColdFusion 11 Update 18 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-14.html

WordPress 5.1 resolves several bugs, improves the block editor, and adds Site Health. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

BuddyPress 4.2.0 is a security update.

Multisite Enhancements 1.5.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.9.32 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Simple Lightbox 2.7.1 improves block editor compatibility. This is not a security update.

Sucuri Security 1.8.20 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 7.0.13 adds several filters and action hooks, improves reliability and form-field controls. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.5.6 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.35 resolves the sms link stripping 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 2019-02-12

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Shawn K. Hall

Happy Valentine’s Day, Folks!

Show her how much you care with a subscription to SaferPC!
https://saferpc.info/updates/

Today is Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one. Alongside every major vendor updates, nearly all mobile platforms have major updates over the last month to address security issues with WiFi and a lot of hardware has hit, or is nearing, end-of-life (EOL).

This month Nvidia drops support for the entire Fermi line of GPUs including everything from the GeForce, GT and GTX models 4xx up to 8xx. If your video card falls in line with these models you should consider replacing the card or the device. While it will continue to operate it can no longer be secured.

Windows 7 is nearing EOL. It will be supported for less than a year from this posting. If you’re still using Windows 7 you need to start actively looking for alternatives. Windows 10 is a seamless upgrade for most, but switching to Linux is also a viable option for others.

The last couple weeks has seen Firefox 65 severely stumble as a result of Avast’s poorly designed MITM “security feature,” Apple’s FaceTime being abused to listen in to call recipients, whether they answer or not, and Facebook paying children to install an “anything-but-private” VPN. While each of these is a horrible abuse of trust, their supporters quickly dismiss the severity of the issues because they’re large companies. That’s not the way it works. The larger the company, the more thought and process went into each and every decision. If anything, this demonstrates exactly why these companies should never be trusted.

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

Microsoft released updates for Windows, Flash, Edge, .NET, and MSRT (~500MB). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for iOS 12.1.4, macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update, Security Update 2019-001 High Sierra, Security Update 2019-001 Sierra, Shortcuts 2.1.3 for iOS, Safari 12.0.3, watchOS 5.1.3, tvOS 12.1.2, iTunes 12.8.2 for Mac, Pro Video Formats 2.1, iCloud for Windows 7.10, and iTunes 12.9.3 for Windows. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 12.1.4 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

watchOS 5.1.3 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 12.1.2 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.142 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Google Chrome OS 72.0.3626.97 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

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

Important Notes

The now-current release of the Windows 10 (1809) will cause your computer to feel unusually slow until it is installed. This is a side-effect of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, which pushes out 3-6 GB through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information. Windows 10 v1903 will be available within the next 6 weeks, and if you don’t have 1809 by then, it will be forced on you.

Driver Updates

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

Display Driver Uninstaller 18.0.0.8 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Intel Driver Update 19.1.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

nVidia 418.81 adds support for newer hardware and benchmark testing of DLSS. This is not a security update.

Logitech SetPoint 6.69.123 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/setpoint

Browser Updates

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

Vivaldi 2.3.1440.41 adds several new features and bug fixes. This is a security update.
https://vivaldi.com/

Google Chrome 72.0.3626.96 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 65.0 is a security update, and is sadly unreliable due to several factors. The next build, due any time, will add MITM detection to resolve issues with poorly designed security products like Avast. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 60.5.0 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.

Mailspring 1.5.6 resolves several bugs and improves mail setup for certain ISPs. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/

Thunderbird 60.5.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

NK2Edit 3.39 resolves a cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html

Internet Updates

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

Prosody 0.11.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://prosody.im/download/start

Skype 8.37.0.98 improves notifications, keyboard shortcuts, and status controls. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Evernote 6.17.6.8292 improves templates, notebook management, and resolves bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.evernote.com/

FileZilla Client 3.40.0 is a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

FreeFileSync 10.9 resolves several bugs and extends several Windows and macOS features to Linux. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

MaxMind GeoIP 201902 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/

Npcap 0.99-r9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

Technitium DNS Server 2.4 resolves several bugs and adds new features, including identifying source blocklists with a TXT record and import/export. This is not a security update.
https://technitium.com/dns/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VLC Media Player 3.0.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

MusicBrainz Picard 2.1.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://picard.musicbrainz.org/

FastStone Viewer 6.9 adds support for M2TS, file properties shortcut, and resolves several bugs. 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 10.5.34.21025 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

Steam 2018.02.01 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Office Updates

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

Adobe Reader DC 19.010.20091 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Artweaver 6.0.10 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.artweaver.de/

IcoFX 3.3 adds light and dark modes, monochrome theme, corner rounding, touch support, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://icofx.ro/

LibreOffice Still 6.1.5 provides nearly 80 bug fixes and improvements. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

LibreOffice Fresh 6.2.0 is the first release of the new Fresh line and resolves almost 250 bugs from the previous build. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Notepad++ 7.6.3 is a security update. This version reverses all of the annoying plugin changes since 7.6 and adds Markdown support.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Security Software Updates

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

QubesOS 4.0.1 is a security update.
https://www.qubes-os.org/downloads/

Java 8u201 is a security update. If you are unsure whether you need Java or think that Java and JavaScript are the same thing, you should remove Java instead.

DNSQuerySniffer 1.73 resolves a cosmetic bug and adds an option to disable header line in export data. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_query_sniffer.html

Avast! Home Edition 19.2.2364 is a bug-fix release. However, I strongly advise you to consider any other AV since Avast performs MITM attacks against all secure websites. Among other things, it will inevitably result in their root certificate being exploited to infect everyone that uses Avast.

Wireshark 2.6.6 is a security update.
https://www.wireshark.org/

IISCrypto 3.0 adds support for new OS, improves controls and strict template, and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto/Default.aspx

RogueKiller 13.1.4 improves stability and reliability, updates libraries, and exclusion controls. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

SuperAntiSpyware 8.0.1030 doesn’t have a valid changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

TDSSKiller 3.1.0.26 adds new malware detection and removal. This should be treated as a security update.
https://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/utility#TDSSKiller

Wireless Network Watcher 2.20 resolves a device association bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.14 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

DVDFab 11.0.1.5 adds support for new encodings and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

NTLite 1.7.2.6717 adds support for new OS, updates components and resolves several bugs.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

1Password for Windows 7.3.657 resolves an upgrade bug and several crash issues. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/windows/

8GadgetPack 28.0 resolves several bugs and updates all included gadgets. This is not a security update.
https://8gadgetpack.net/

Beyond Compare 4.2.9.23626 resolves several OneDrive compatibility issues and resolves folder timestamp comparison bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download.php?zz=dl4

DesktopOK 6.03 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

Everything 1.4.1.932 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.voidtools.com/

GoodSync 10.9.23 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

HWMonitor 1.39 adds support for new hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

ImageUSB 1.4.1001 resolves issues with writing to bit-locked drives and other bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/write-usb-images.html

IsMyHdOK 1.64 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/IsMyHdOK

SimpleWMIView 1.35 adds support for class auto-completion. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/simple_wmi_view.html

TcpLogView 1.31 resolves a log file compatibility bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/tcp_log_view.html

USBDeview 2.79 adds always-on-top option. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

WifiInfoView 2.42 updates internal MAC addresses file and resolves SSID mapping bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_information_view.html

WinScan2PDF 4.71 now preserves window location and adds open/edit options. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WizTree 3.28 resolves two filter bugs. This is not a security update.
https://antibody-software.com/web/software/software/wiztree-finds-the-files-and-folders-using-the-most-disk-space-on-your-hard-drive/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

MySQL 8.0.15 resolves over 300 bugs, adds dual-password support and updates libraries. This is not a security update.
https://www.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

Node.js 11.9.0 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Redemption 5.19.0.5248 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility with Outlook 2019. This is not a security update.
http://www.dimastr.com/redemption/

SQLite 3.27.1 resolves several bugs and improves security enforcement. This is a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

DB Browser for SQLite 3.11.0 is now released in MSI format for Windows and provides dozens of other improvements and bug fixes. This is not a security update.
https://sqlitebrowser.org/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 6.0.4-128413 adds support for additional hardware, resolves several bugs, and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

ScreenConnect 6.9.21691.6956 resolves several stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.screenconnect.com/Download

Joomla 3.9.3 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

TinyMCE 5.0.0 is a major new update with dozens of new features and controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.tiny.cloud/get-tiny/

Drupal 8.6.9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

Nextcloud Server 15.0.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

phpMyAdmin 4.8.5 is a security update.
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/news.php

Adminer 4.7.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adminer.org/en/

WordPress 5.0.3 resolves over 40 issues, mostly with the new block editor. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Akismet 4.1.1 improves responsiveness. This is not a security update.

Antispam Bee 2.9.1 resolves several bugs and improves reliability. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.9.28 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.

Redirection 3.7.3 adds PHP warnings and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.3.3 is a security update.

W3 Total Cache 0.9.7.2 resolves many bugs and compatibility issues. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.5.4 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.

WP Add Custom CSS 1.1.4 resolves a compatibility issue. 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 2019-01-08

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Shawn K. Hall

Welcome to 2019, Folks! I’ve never been so happy to have a year behind me. 2019 is looking good even if it starts with a huge number of updates.

Today is Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one. Every major vendor has their regular updates, and it looks like every minor vendor took the holiday break to work on updates for their software, too.

The typical computer should see roughly 3 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released updates for Windows, Edge, Internet Explorer, .NET, Flash, and MSRT (~2 GB). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

iOS 12.1.2 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

Adobe AIR 32.0.0.89 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?air
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?airmac

Adobe Flash Player 32.0.0.114 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Google Chrome OS 71.0.3578.94 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

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

Important Notes

Driver Updates

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

Display Driver Uninstaller 18.0.0.6 resolves several bugs and adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Logitech Options 7.10.5 is a security update.
https://support.logitech.com/en_us/software/options

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 71.0.3578.98 is a security update.

Vivaldi 2.2.1388.37 is a security update.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

Mailspring 1.5.5 adds preview for common attachment types and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/

Internet Updates

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

Skype 8.36.0.52 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

DNSDataView 1.56 adds command-line configuration syntax. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/dns_records_viewer.html

IPNetInfo 1.80 now defaults to detecting IPv6 addresses and provides command-line configuration syntax. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ipnetinfo.html

WinSCP 5.13.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

uTorrent 3.5.5 Build 44954 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.utorrent.com/downloads

FreeFileSync 10.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

Npcap 0.99-r8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201901 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/geolite

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VLC Media Player 3.0.5 resolves several bugs, updates libraries and components, and now imposes runtime hardening on macOS. This is not a security update.
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

MusicBrainz Picard 2.1 resolves many bugs, adds AAC/ADTS/MIDI/SMF support, $delete, $title, and several other improvements. This is not a security update.
https://picard.musicbrainz.org/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.5.32.18460 resolves several bugs and adds data moving. This is not a security update.
https://www.origin.com/en-us/download

PlayStation PS4 6.20 improves performance. This is not a security update. Note that Sony says it is important not to install this update “soon before or soon after” a power outage. If you’re planning to have a power outage, wait for well after it ends before installing the PS4 update. LOL
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps4/

Office Updates

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

Adobe Reader DC 19.010.20069 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to install the most current version.

Adobe Connect 10.1 is a security update.
Win: https://www.adobe.com/go/Connectmsi
Mac: https://www.adobe.com/go/ConnectSetupMac

Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.10 is a security update.
https://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook/digital-editions/download.html

Notepad++ 7.6.2 resolves several bugs and improves the plugin sanity…but requires that you move any plugins you put in %appdata% for 7.6 under %programdata% now with 7.6.1+, but still allows custom user-level configuration of the installed plugins through %appdata%. It’s the right way to do things and will be better for all of us once we get past this. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?npp

Krita 4.1.7 resolves several bugs, including a rather annoying wifi bug introduced by a dependency. This is not a security update.
https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/

LibreOffice Fresh 6.1.4 resolves over a hundred bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Kindle for PC 1.25.0 Build 52064 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.

TDSSKiller 3.1.0.25 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/utility#TDSSKiller

Wireless Network Watcher 2.19 updates the MAC addresses database. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

RogueKiller 13.0.21 resolves several bugs, adds signatures, improves high-DPI support, and updates core engine. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

SuperAntiSpyware 8.0.1026 resolves several bugs and adds ability to disable notifications.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Avast! Home Edition 19.1.2360 resolves several bugs, improves GUI, and reduces clutter. It still doesn’t behave well with low-resolution screens.
https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

KeePass 1.37 adds several options including the ability to avoid storing data in the clipboard history. This should be treated as a security update.
https://keepass.info/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDex 2.13 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cdex.mu/?q=download

AVStoDVD 2.8.8 resolves several bugs, adds several new features, and updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://sites.google.com/site/avstodvdmain/

DVDFab 11.0.1.2 adds several new output options, new encodings, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

IsoBuster 4.3 adds support to many new formats, resolves several new bugs, and adds syntax and command-line options, settings, performance improvements, 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.

RoboForm 8.5.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?rf

7-Zip 18.06 improves performance and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.7-zip.org/

GoodSync 10.9.21 improves stability, license management, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

NTLite 1.7.2.6650 adds command-line support and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

1Password for Mac 7.2.4 is a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/mac/

1Password for Windows 7.2.617 improves stability and compatibility. This should be considered a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/windows/

DevManView 1.56 adds command-line configuration support and now returns an error code instead of 0 on error. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/device_manager_view.html

DesktopOK 5.82 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

Everything 1.4.1.924 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.voidtools.com/

Sysmon 8.04 reverts a filtering change that broke existing configuration files, and resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sysinternals.com/

Bitcoin 0.17.1 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
http://bitcoin.org/en/download

PointerStick 3.41 is a cosmetic update. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

SearchMyFiles 2.91 adds duplicate file indication. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/search_my_files.html

TaskSchedulerView 1.46 adds policy control for multiple instances and a column for network availability requirement. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/task_scheduler_view.html

WifiChannelMonitor 1.58 adds always on top support and updates internal MAC database. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_channel_monitor.html

WinScan2PDF 4.67 adds support for new translations and improves customization. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Node.js 11.6.0 adds and improves certificate trust and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 6.0.0-127566 is a major update with many resolved bugs. This version adds HiDPI support, export to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, improved setup and maintenance, improved 3D support for guests, surround sound speakers, and Hyper-V as fallback core for compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

TinyMCE 4.9.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tinymce.com/download/

phpList 3.3.7 resolves a minor bug. This is not a security update.
http://www.phplist.com/download

Coppermine Gallery 1.5.48 is a security update.
https://coppermine-gallery.net/

Drupal 8.6.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

YOURLS 1.7.3 resolves several bugs, adds hooks, and updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://yourls.org/

WordPress 5.0.2 resolves over 70 bugs in the 5.0 branch and follows quickly on the heels of the 5.0.1 security update. This should be treated as a security update to 5.0.
https://wordpress.org/

Contact Form 7 5.1.1 improves handling of empty response. This is not a security update.

Postie 1.9.27 improves support for parent post detection. This is not a security update.

Sucuri Security 1.8.19 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.

Theme My Login 7.0.12 improves compatibility and reliability. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.5.3 resolves a cosmetic bug for WP5 compatibility. This is not a security update.

WP Add Custom CSS 1.1.3 improves compatibility and uninstaller. 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 2018-11-13

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Shawn K. Hall

Hi, Folks!

It’s Patch Tuesday and it’s a big one. Every major vendor has released security updates and there’s many smaller vendor updates released today, as well.

But before we get to that I want to briefly talk about something else. You’ve surely heard the phrase “Internet of Things” or “IoT”. This describes the common and growing practice of everything touching the Internet all the time. Besides the computers you have in your office and living room, the phone in your pocket, and the tablets you have littered across random flat surfaces across your home, there are now cars, toasters, refrigerators, light bulbs, irrigation systems, air conditioners, instant pots, and a million other things that are now Internet-enabled for our convenience or simply for the novelty of it. Nearly all of these devices don’t talk to the Internet directly, but through a router or modem which connects each of the devices at a specific location to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider. While it’s possible to hijack your light bulbs, fridge, and coffee maker, the low-hanging fruit of most networks is and always will be the router. This oft-overlooked device is poorly maintained and directly accessible from the Internet making it easy prey for attackers. Currently there’s a botnet called BCMUPnP_Hunter that has hijacked over 100,000 routers and is using them (and your Internet connection) to send spam and phishing messages.

In each case it could have been avoided.

All hardware is supported and maintained by the vendor for a limited time ranging from a mere 6 months to a decade. However, having it be “supported” is one thing – actually installing the firmware and software updates that would have prevented this and similar infections or proactively replacing end-of-life (EOL) hardware is critical. This neglect is like starving to death at a buffet. The updates and EOL information is out there, but you need to know your network (or hire someone to) and maintain or replace each device that touches it.

Know your network!

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

The typical computer should see roughly 4gb in updates today. Let’s get started.

The first major update to macOS Mojave was released this week, as well as the first major update to iOS 12. Windows 10 v1809 has been released again. This version was pulled for the last two months because of a show-stopper bug that resulted in deleting user files of people with a specific configuration. That issue is now resolved, but it highlights the importance of letting other people be the guinea pig for major updates like this. Updates are important. Don’t get me wrong. Stability is more important, though, and there’s no reason to put a stable, secure, and supported operating system at risk with what amounts to a beta release. Microsoft maintains several versions of Windows 10 and there’s no reason to rush to the latest build. Install their standard security updates, but wait on new releases.

Windows 10 v1809 is about 3gb when downloaded by the Windows Upgrader/Windows Update, so expect it to randomly install for any Windows 10 Home user over the next month, consuming 3gb of bandwidth to get it done. If you have a slow connection, it could end up trying to download 3gb per day per device, so you would be better off downloading the installer yourself and installing it to ensure that the upgrade completes. That said, you should, of course, postpone upgrading to 1809 for the next couple months and let the rest of the world be the beta testers.

In any case, sometimes we all need that reminder: run your backups *now*.

Microsoft released Windows 10 v1809 and updates to Windows, Flash, Edge, Internet Explorer, and MSRT (~3gb). This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released macOS Mojave 10.14.1, macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Supplemental for MacBook Air, Security Update 2018-002 for High Sierra, Security Update 2018-005 for Sierra, iOS 12.1, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1.1, Safari 12.0.1, iCloud for Windows 7.8, and iTunes 12.9.1. This includes security update. Use Apple Software Update to install these updates. A reboot is required.

Adobe Flash Player 31.0.0.148 is a security update.
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flash
Win: https://12pd.com/click?flashie
Mac: https://12pd.com/click?flashmac

Google Chrome OS 70.0.3538.76 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Fedora 29-1.2 is a new major version offering modularity, GNOME 3.30, Vagrant images, and more. This is not a security update.
https://getfedora.org/

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

The now-current release of the Windows 10 (1809) will cause your computer to feel unusually slow until it is installed. This is a side-effect of the Windows 10 upgrade cycle, which pushes out 3-6gb through Windows update to get you to the latest Windows 10 release every 6 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, it will kill your Internet performance forever. If you don’t have the bandwidth to download the bits, I’m happy to provide loaner USB drives to our local clients, or, if you prefer to have me mail it to you please contact me for information.

Driver Updates

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

Display Driver Uninstaller 18.0.0.3 improves removal and removes paexec to minimize false positives from AV software. This is not a security update.
https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-ddu

Browser Updates

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

Google Chrome 70.0.3538.102 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox 63.0.1 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Firefox ESR 60.3.0 is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.

Vivaldi 2.1.1337.47 improves quick commands, resolves several bugs, and updates chromium source to v70. This is a security update. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

Mailspring 1.5.2 improves compatibility, stability, performance, and updates libraries. This is a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/

Thunderbird 60.3.0 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.

Skype 8.33.0.50 improves group moderation and adds send with enter key. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?skype

Evernote 6.16.4.8094 resolves several bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.evernote.com/

FileZilla 3.38.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

FreeFileSync 10.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

MaxMind GeoIP Data 201811 is a data refresh.
https://dev.maxmind.com/geoip/geolite

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

CDBurnerXP 4.5.8.7041 adds the ability to filter drives to only those that are writeable. This is not a security update.
https://cdburnerxp.se/

FastStone Viewer 6.7 improves performance, resolves several bugs, and expands options. This is not a security update.
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm

Flickr Downloadr 2.7.0.1 doesn’t provide a changelog so should be treated as a security update.
https://flickrdownloadr.com/downloads/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

EA Origin 10.5.30.15625 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

Steam 2018.11.08 resolves several bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.

Office Updates

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

Adobe Reader DC 19.008.20081 is a security update. Use Help, Check for Updates to get the most current version.

Paint.net 4.1.4 improves performance and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.getpaint.net/

LibreOffice Still 6.0.7 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

LibreOffice Fresh 6.1.3 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Security Software Updates

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

Gpg4win 3.1.5 resolves many bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html

SuperAntiSpyware 8.0.1024 is a major update adding DND mode, repair and reset modes, and startup monitoring. This is not a security update.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

RogueKiller 13.0.9 updates detection engine and signatures. This is a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/softwares/roguekiller/

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 2019.0.1 resolves several bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://download.techsmith.com/snagit/enu/snagit.exe

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 11.0.0.3 adds support for new encodings and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

MakeMKV 1.14.1 improves stability, adds support for new encodings, and new options. This is not a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?makemkv

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Beyond Compare 4.2.8.23479 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download.php?zz=dl4

Bitcoin 0.17.0.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://bitcoin.org/en/download

Cygwin 2.11.2 is a security update.
https://cygwin.com/

DesktopOK 5.76 resolves a startup bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

GoodSync 10.9.16 resolves several bugs, improves user experience, and change default security options. This should be treated as a security update.
https://12pd.com/click?goodsync

ImageUSB 1.4.100 resolves several bugs, adds a new option to fill remaining space with an extended partition. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/tools/write-usb-images.html

FileLocator Pro 8.5.2868 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

BulkFileChanger 1.52 adds an option to fill current time to file time command attributes. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/bulk_file_changer.html

DevManView 1.55 adds delay controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/device_manager_view.html

USBDeview 2.77 adds delay controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usb_devices_view.html

OSForensics 6.1.1004 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

WinScan2PDF 4.56 resolves a driver bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

CPU-Z 1.87 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Node.js 11.1.0 resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

SQLite 3.25.3 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.

PPSSPP 1.7.1 doesn’t provide a detailed changelog, so should be treated as a security update.
https://ppsspp.org/downloads.html

VirtualBox 5.2.22-126460 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

Joomla 3.9.0 provides over 250 fixes and improves privacy controls.
https://www.joomla.org/

ModSecurity 3.0.3 resolves several bugs, adds new rules and controls. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/SpiderLabs/ModSecurity/releases

phpList 3.3.6 resolves several bugs and adds new features. This is not a security update.
https://www.phplist.com/download

TinyMCE 4.8.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.tinymce.com/download/

Drupal 8.6.2 is a security update.
https://drupal.org/download

Akismet 4.1 adds several new features. This is not a security update.

Contact Form 7 5.0.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

myStickymenu 2.0.6 resolves the 404 configuration bug. This is not a security update.

NextScripts Social Networks Auto-Poster 4.2.8 is a security update.

Redirection 3.6.2 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.

WooCommerce 3.5.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.

WPtouch 4.3.33 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/

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Updates 2019-03-12

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Updates 2019-01-08

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