Updates 2026-01-13

Happy New Year!

Today is Patch Tuesday for January, 2026.

If your Windows 10 computer can not be upgraded to Windows 11 then you should either replace your device or use the Windows 10 ESU program to get another year out of it.

Windows 11 25H2 is now available and Windows 11 23H2 and older are no longer supported. Treat Windows 11 25H2 as beta software and wait a few months before upgrading.

macOS 26 Tahoe is now available and macOS 13 Ventura and older are no longer supported. macOS 26 is now stable and it’s important to update to 26.2 to resolve a critical security vulnerability.

There were 1325+ major hacks, and over 305 application updates this month. It’s a relatively small month, with about 3.0 GB of updates for most users.

This Month in Technology

1Cube, 3gh Informatica Integral, 47Club, 700Credit, A. Uzzo, A.S.A.P. Restoration, Aarong, Abacus Employment Services, ABECO Zumtech Drucklufttechnik AG Müliweg, About Women Ob Gyn, Abri Credit Union, acarlar.com.tr, Accela, Acme Electric, ACME Industrial, Ada Technologies, Adamson Ahdoot LLP, Adelman & Gettleman, Adnan Sundra & Low, AdonisJS, Advance Dent Denver, Advanced ENT & Allergy Center, Advanced Family Surgery Center, Advanced Technology Group, Aero Fabrications, Aflac, Aforeserve, AgeRight, Agfri, Agralite Electric Cooperative, Agrícola Cerro Prieto, Agrícola Don Ricardo, AH Group, AIPAC, AIRCOND SRL, Alex Rubbish & Recycling, ALGO 8180, All Rush, Allen Printing, AllerVie Health, Alliance Vape, AllRush Print & Apparel, Allure Home Creation, Alpha Alternatives, Alpha Systems, Alpine Lumber, Alt Alpha, Amazon Kindle, Ambiente e Sistemas de Informação Geográfica, ambisig.com, American Health, American Trust, American Vanguard, Ameriprise, Amla Commerce, AMW Treuhand & Immobilien, Anderson Engineering, Andover Eye Associates, Android (DroidLock), Android Dolby library, ANG BROTHERS (M&E) PTE LTD, Angstrom USA, Anritsu VectorStar, Anteriad, Anwalt Aktuell, Apache StreamPipes, APC Home Health Service, Apex Legends, Apex Spine and Neurosurgery, Appalachian Community Federal, Apple Safari, all Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac), Applied LNG, Apro, LLC, Arab Falcons, Arabian Desert Safari, ARC Community Services, Arcom Digital, Ariel Clinical Services, Armenian Government, ARO, Art City Dental, Artemis Healthcare, Artisans’ Bank, Ashton Thomas, Asiana Airlines, Askul Corporation, ASML, Aspen View Academy, Associated Radiologists of the Finger Lakes, PC, Associated Thermoforming, Assolim, Atalian, ATG, Atlantic Coast Life Insurance, Auforum, Aultman Health System, Aurora College, Austin Associates, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autohaus Elstermann, Autohaus Paschke, Autohaus Pichel GmbH, Autohaus Willy Ernst, autohaus-paschke.de, Automation One Business Systems, AUTOSUR, Avenira, Awakenings Center, AWS Auto Scaling, Axion50plus, Axxel Business Solutions, Ayelet Shaked Contact List, AySA, AzeoTech DAQFactory, B&J Transportation, baja.gob.mx, Baker University, Banco Vimenca, Bangchak, Barnes and Jones, Basecamp, Bauerfeind, BD Morning, Beausejour Co-op, Behr Enterprises, Behran Lift, Bell Lifestyle Products, Bengineered, Benise Dowling and Associates, Berkmann Wine Cellars, Bernaillio County, Besco Electrical, Best Hotels Spain, Best Insurance Agency, Betterment, beycelik, Beyer Law Group, Beyçelik Gestamp, BildungsWerk in Kreuzberg, Bina Darulaman Berhad, BioNet Asia, Black Dog Salvage, BLACKSTORE, Blaze Credit Union, blockchain contracts, BMW Guatemala, BNZ Materials, Boathouse on the Bay, BOC Oncology Center, Bolttech, Bonfilet, Boring Business Systems, BORING.COM, Bosch Choice Welfare Benefit Plan, Bouygues Energies and Services, Bowman Trailer Leasing, Box Elder County, Braemac, Brave, BreachForums (again), Brevard Skin and Cancer Center, Bridgewater Law Group, PC, Brightspeed, British Holiday & Home Parks Association, Brockhaus, Buhlmann Group, Building Trades, Burdette Dental Lab, Burnex, Burnham Brown, Busbusbus, bwk-berlin.de, Bäckerei Sipl, Bär Cargolift, C&R Electric, Cabinets 2000, LLC, Cal Spas, Callipo Group, CANCER, Canopy Health, Cape Fear Country Club, Capital + Safi, Capsum, Capuano Distribuzione Fresco, Caramel, Carbis Loadtec Group, Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California (CVMG), CareOregon, Carseo, Casa Botas, casabotas.es, cc-estuaire, CE-Edinger Medical Group BA, Cedar Valley Services Inc, CEIVA Logic, Center for Life Resources, Centro Médico Palafox, Centurion Security & Investigations, Cerenade, Charles Leonard Steel Services, charoenchai.com, Chastain & Associates, Chatham Asset Management, Chema Ballester, Chemirol, Chemstress Consultant, Chiesi USA, Chipotle, Choate’s HVAC, Chrome, all chromium-browsers, Chrysler, Church’s Chicken, CIDEF Argentina, CIIF Oil Mills Group, Cinema Concepts, Circuitronix, Cisco AsyncOS, Cisco ISE, Cisneros, Citizens Bank, City of Midway, City of Milton FL, City of Signal Hill, CJ Global, CKM Kondring Montagen, Clackamas College, Clarinda Health, Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarksville ISD, Clemar Assessoria e Logística em Comércio Internacional, Clever Power, clipan.co.id, Cloudflare MCP Server Portal, Club Atlético River Plate, Clínica Dávila, CMAC LLC, cmc.com.br, Collins Computing, Colonial Metals, Colorado Powerline, Colégio Miguel de Cervantes, Comcast, Comercializadora Construtodo, Commercial Paving, Committee to Protect Journalists, Commonwealth Business Bank, Communauté de communes de l’Estuaire, CompactInd, Complexul Energetic Oltenia, Computing Dynamics, Conduent, Conifer Value-Based Care, LLC, consigaz.com.br, Construction Management and Consulting, Coolify, CoreHQ, Coupang, Covenant Health, Inc, CPJ.ORG, CPS, Cranford, Buckley, Schultze, Tomchin, Allen & Buie, Crawford Orthodontics, Crawford Software, Cressi, CSA Tax & Advisory, CSD Drancy, CSS Services, CSV Group, Culinary Jet Concierge, curl, CVK Hotels & Resorts, CVMG, CyberVector, Cyma Systems, Cytek Biosciences, D-Link DSL gateways, DABA Finance, Dacon Networks, daispa.it, Dan Technologies Group, David M. Schwarz Architects, David Rosen Bakery Supply, Debra L. Morrison Coaching & Consulting, Deerfield, Deibel Laboratories, Dekoyap, DELKO, Dem İlaç, Denk & Roche Builders, Denny’s 5th Avenue Bakery, Dentistry.One, Denton County MHMR Center, Depth, Dermatology Associates, Desjardins, DESY, Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron, Devereux Foundation, DFC Systems, DGM, DGP Commercialisti, Dhow Cruise Dubai Harbour, Diaz Gill Medicina Laboratorial, DIF Guadalajara, Dill Dill, Dillon Yarn, Discord, Distribuciones Notariales, Distribuzione Automatica Italiana, Distron, Docs Medical Group, Inc, Dolan Construction, Dom Development, Donaghy Sales LLC, Dot Foods, Dr. Busso Peus, drako.com.mx, Drivestream, Inc, Drogaria Drogales, DSM Bilişim Teknolojileri, DSM Information Technology Trade Ltd, Dublin Medical Center, Due Doyle Fanning and Alderfer, DXS International, D’Klima, E-apostille, EAG Realty International, Eagle Stores, Eanes Independent School District, East Bay Regional Park District, Eastern Townships School Board, Eastman Cooke, EazyTick, Eco Green Group, Edge, Edward J Kone, EGP Comunicaciones Sac, EI Connect, Elad, ELC Electroconsult, Electricidad Panamericana, Electronic Interconnect, Elford, Inc. Construction, Elite Auto, Ellison Educational Equipment, EM Resorts, EmEditor, EMP Closures, Empire Screen Printing, Empresas Maggi, Endesa, Enel X, Energogroup, Energy Capital Credit Union, Enerparc AG, Entreprise Menuiserie Bâtiment, Envases Group, EPI du Rouergue, Epport Richman & Robbins, Equans, Ericher, Erie Molded Plastics, Ernst Auto, Eros Elevators and Escalators, Escuela Técnica Roberto Rocca, ESOP Direct, Esquire Brands, ESSPL, estrumar.es, Ets Puzio, Eurofret Transports Et Logistique, European Space Agency (ESA), European Vegetarian, Eurostar, Event Rental Systems, Ever Green Industria e Comercio, Evercover, Evergreen Printing, Evoke Wellness at Hilliard, ExamRoom.AI, Excellent Home Care Services, Exms Expertise Mobsign, Expert MRI, Facebook, Fairgrove Oil & Propane, Falk, Waas, Hernandez, Cortina, Solomon & Bonner Overview Metrics, Farmacia San Pablo, Farwest Fabrication, FASSIC, FCL Components, fecrwy.com, Fedcap, Federal University of Sergipe, FedEx, Feldman and Lopez, Felix Gonzalez Law Firm, Ferreteria Scopazzo, Fest Group, FHIABA, Fieldtex, FilmRise, Firmengruppe Hoffmann, First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Pascagoula Moss Point, First Rate Financial, Fit-Line Global, Fitzpatrick Hotel Group, Flavor Producers, Flock cameras, Florida East Coast Railway, Florida Orthopaedic Associates, Flowty, FontForge, FortiCloud, Fortinet firewalls, Fortinet FortiSandbox, Fortrex, Foshee Architecture, Foundation Agents, FOX Architects, Foxit PDF Reader, FPMCM LLC, Framelink Figma, Freedom Chat, FreePBX, French Interior Ministry, French postal service, Fresh2You, Friends of Family Health Center, Friis & Moltke Architects, Fuji Electric Monitouch V-SFT, Fujitsu Component (Malaysia) SDN, Fundação do Câncer, Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers, Fürth, G & L Mechanical Systems, G-WAY Microwave, G5 Enterprises, Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP, Gardner Health Services, Garner Foods, Garrett Leather, Gateway Fiber, Gaviota, GCC Services, GDEV, GearGrid, Gebrüder Bagusat, Gemini MCP, Gemotest, Genoa Lakes Golf Club, Gentex Optics, Geometrics, Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, GeoServer, GES Elektrik, GIMP, github-kanban-mcp-server, GIV SRL, Gladinet CentreStack, Glassers TV, Global Miami JV, Global-e, Gobierno de Baja California, Gogs, GoldenLine, Goldman Sachs Investments, Golf Manor, Good Plus Foundation, Goodwin University, Google Chrome, Gordon Clifford Properties, Gordon Companies, GPC Industries, GPT Academic, Grade Results, Grafana, Grandes Vinos, Granos y Cereales de Colombia, Granville Inn, Grassroot DICOM, Greater St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, GreenBills, Greene Metal Products, GreenValley International, Group Echo, GROUPE ETMB, Grupo Amanus, Grupo Construtodo, Grupo Drako, Grupo Hafesa, Grupo Logistics, Grupo Olé, Grupo Panamá, Grupo Puma, Grupo Ruiz, Guan Chong Berhad, Gulshan Management Services, gumustasmaden.com.tr, Guttenberg Industries, Gümüştaş Madencilik ve Ticaret, Hale Makua Health Services, Hama Film, Hanlon Electric, Happy Telecom, Harbour Town Doctors, Hardesty & Hanover, Harmony Health Medical Clinic and Family Resource Center, Harris Consulting Engineers, Harrison Design, Hart, Hartford, Harvey & Martin, Hatta Heritage Village, Hauken Engineering, HAXcms, Hayden Safe & Lock, Health Bridge Chiropractic, Health Management Systems of America, Health Share of Oregon, Healthbridge MultiSpecialty Group, Healthcare Interactive, Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, heatcel.co.uk, Heating Components & Equipment, Henry Ford Health, Heritage Engineering, Hermes Medical Solutions, Hernando County, Hexacon Construction, Higham Lane School, Hikvision, hilden.in, Hintenberger Dächer, HKR Architects, HMPC CPA, Hodgins Devereaux, Hodgins Law Group, Hog Sla, Holiday Tours, Home Depot, Homestead Electrical Contracting, Hometech Window, Hongfa America, Hood River Dentist, Hope Cooperative, Hopital La Rabta, Hopper Developments, Household & Commercial Products Association, HPE OneView, Hr Björkmans Entrémattor, HSR Specialist, Huebsch Services, Hugging Face smolagents, Hugging Face Transformers, Hunneman Real Estate, Hydraulic Technologies, Hydrodiseño, Hyfresh, Hytec South Africa, Häussermann Stauden Gehölze GMBH, IAPMO, IATTC, IBM API Connect, IceWarp, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Illumina, Imperial Beach Community Clinic, Infinite Computing Systems, Ingomar Church, Inha University, Inotiv, Inc, inpipeproducts.com, Insight Enterprises, Inspired Universal McCann, Instagram, Institut Teccart, Institute for Biology of Inland Waters IBIW, Institute for Design Problems in Microelectronics, Integrated Technology Group, Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, International Door, International Freight & Commerce, International Pipeline Products, International Standard Valve, Intonu, IntraCare, InTTrust, Investigaciones Medicas, InvivoGen, Ireland Ombudsman’s office, Italgrafica Sistemi, Italian ferry, ITG Electronics, ITG Solutions, J. Grennan & Sons, Jabezco Industrial Group, Jaf Gifts, James Free Jewelers, JBS Foods, JBS Mental Health Authority, Jefar, Jeff D’Ambrosio Auto Group, Jennings School District, Jewish Family and Community Services, Jing Cheng Enterprise, JJ White, John Buck Company, Josh Steel, jsPDF, JumpCloud Windows Agent, JVDB Assoc, JZ Russell Industries, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kamunikat, Kasetsart University, Katana Network, kavi.fi, Keio University, Kelsey School Division, Kenalex Construction, Keycodes Inspection Agency, Keylogistics Chile, Keys to Literacy, Kidd’s Services, Kier & Wright, Kirby Agri, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Klax Gruppe, KLH Industries, Klingele Paper & Packaging Group, Knight Group, KOEL.CO.IN, Konig Print, Kontigo, Kopaş Kozmetik, Korean Air, Korean Air Catering & Duty-Free, Korean Association for Public Administration, kraslice.cz, Krenzer Marine Overview Metrics, KSL Ingenieure, KTL Group, Kuaishou, Kucera International, Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor, Kwik Ledgers, L Pollock PR, La Banque Postale, La Papelera, La Rosa Del Monte Express, Labayen y Laborde, Labeltex Group, Laidley Family Doctors, Lakeside Title Company, Lampire Biological Laboratories, lampus.com, Langflow, Lanmark Group, LAOC Building and Construction Trades, Lares, larosadelmonte.com, Larry Pitt & Associates, Lasercomb, Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering, Launie & Marino, Laurenzano Logistica, Laurysen Kitchens, Laval Virtual, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, LawSoft, Inc, Leadway Assurance, Leandri & Associés, Leco Switchgear, Ledger, Leduc County, Leger & Shaw, Leidos QTC Health First Rehabilitation Resources, lfval.net, Libya Telecommunications Company, LiftPRO International, Line, Linemaster Switch, Linux kernel, LiteConn Technology, LKQ, LO Trading, LogicVein, loginport, Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri, Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance, LPL, LS GRIM, Lugiano Medical, Luminex Software, Luxshare Precision Industry, Lycée Français International de Valence, Lynn Community Health Center, Lynn Electrical, L’Orange Bleu, L’Épi du Rouergue, M&M Auto Parts, maasa.com.ar, macOS, Madera County Superintendent of Schools, Madison Area YMCA Association, Madison Healthcare Services, Mailpit, Maison Law, ManageMyHealth, NZ, Manuaco, MariaDB, Marine Systems, Markham Stouffville Hospital, Marquis Software Solutions (700 banks and credit unions), Marshfield Clinic, Masarykova základní škola a mateřská škola Železnice, Massapequa Fire District, Mastermedia International, MAT 4Site Engineers, Maven Solutions, maxdream.tur.ar, Maypay Farms Inc, MC Squared, McAfee Trellix, McCraw Oil, McElroy & Associates, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc, McKee-Pownall Equine Services, McKenzie SewOn, MCP Manager for Claude Desktop, McPhillamys Gold Project, mdm NT, Med Atlantic, MedHelp Clinics, Medical Asset Management, MedStar Health, Mega Alfalfa Argentina, Melsing Engineering & Consulting, Mercadien PC, Mercury Wire Products, Merko Ehitus, Methodist Homes, MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union, Metálicas Estrumar, Meyer Lift, MG Chartered Professional Accountant, Microf, Microsoft Edge Mark-Of-The-Web, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Visual Studio, Midkiff Muncie and Ross, Milhench Supply, Mill Brothers, Millcreek Pediatrics, Milton FL, MindsDB, Minersville Schools, Mission Neighborhood Health Center, Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group, Molecular Testing Labs, Money Mart, MongoDB, Moonachie Borough, Moore Lumber, Morgan Records Management, Morning Desert Safari, Morningstar Properties, Morton Buildings, Morton Drug Company, Mosty Katowice, MP Filtri, MS Corp, Mt. Spokane Pediatrics, Murray Irrigation Limited, Mutti Parma, MyTunes, MyVete, Město Kraslice, n8n, Naftali Bennett Chats, NAHGA Claim Services, Nartis Plant, Nashua Botswana, National Audiovisual Institute, National Biscuit Industries, National Credit Regulator, National Equipment, National Guard website, National Water Authority, Native American Health Center, NBS Canada, NCH Corporation Employee Benefits Plan, NECO Equipment, Neighbourly, Nepes, Net-SNMP, Netanyahu’s Cabinet Awaits Handala’s Next Move, Netstar Australia, Network of Biblical Storytellers, Canada, Neurological Associates of Washington, New High Pack, New Obscura 2.0!, News-Press & Gazette Company, Next Capital, Next.js servers, Nextclode, nhpsa.com.ar, Niradia Enterprises, Nissan Motor Co, NK Technologies, NLFX Professional, NordVPN, North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund, North Perth, North Star Asset Management, Northern Air Systems, NorthStar Asset Management, Notariat Gerresheim, Notepad++, Notin, NovaBio, Novelty Technology Care Espana, npm, NS Pharma, NS Support LLC, NSE Insurance Agencies, NSF Unidata, NT Tool Thai, NTC Pharma, NTH Consultants, Nura Clinics, NZ ManageMyHealth patient portal, Oakland Smile Dental, OCC Marketing Communication & Technologies, Ochsner LSU Health System, Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, oFono, OGI Groupe, Ohio Public Safety, Oklahoma Spine Hospital, Ollama MCP, Oltenia Energy Complex, Oman Football Association, OMF International, Omnibus Japan, Omrania, One Community Health, Open Door Community Health Centers, Open WebUI, Optimum Window Manufacturing, Options Community Services Society, Optral, OPTUM-IES, Oracle Health, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Ortho Mattress, OSI Systems, OSSE San Juan, Outdoor Smart! Inc, ownCloud, Oxford Rehabilitation Center, Pacific Railway Enterprises, Pacific Rim Mechanical, Paizo GPS Solutions, Parexel International, LLC, Partido Revolucionario Institucional, PAUAT Architekten, pdfforge PDF Architect, PDFsam, Peaker Services, Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery and Associated Radiologists, Pecan Tree Dental, Pediatric Dentistry of Oklahoma, Pell City Schools, Pensam Capital, Pensam Residential, Pentadiet, Pernec, Pernel Media, Petco, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Peugeot Motocycles, peus-muenzen.de, Pewarchuk, Phillipine Department of Trade and Industry, Phillips Scales, Physicians to Children & Adolescents, Pickett USA, Pierce County Library System, Pilot automotive, Pin Hwa High School, PJSC Quadra Power Generation, Planned Parenthood Northern California, PlayStation, Plonter Technologies, Podovia, POL-HUN, Polaris Parks, polhun.pl, Pollock Communications, Pools by Bradley, Pornhub, PortSwigger Web Security, Posillico, PostgreSQL, Power Curbers, Powerscourt, Precise Benefits Group, Precision Aluminum, Premier Auto Credit, Prime Label Consultants, Print-O-Tape, Productos Lácteos Flor de Aragua CA, Progressive Laboratories, Promm Group, Prosura, Proton System, PT Clipan Finance Indonesia Tbk, PTS Goldkist Industries Sdn Bhd, Publicidad Sarmiento, Pueblo West Colorado, Pueblo West Metropolitan District, Pulse Urgent Care, Purcell Architects, puzio-saunierduval.fr, Quasar Data Center, Questica, Quezon Power, Q‑Ads, R.I. Lampus, Rafael Construction, Ragland Law Firm, Rain Bird Corporation, Rainbow Communications, Rameder, Ramside Hall, Ranger Investigation Guard, Raritan Yacht Club, Rconcept, RD Metals, React Server, Real Tech, Red Star Studio Ltd, Redis, REDtone, Reger Zahntechnik, Region of Istria, Rene Industries, Republica Federative do Brasil, Resecurity, Resource Corporation of America, Retrofit Service, Revere Health, Revoil, RGD Consulting Engineers, Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, Right Power Technology, Rio Farms, LLC, Rio supermarket, RJ Enterprise, RJS Logistics, RK Centers, RM Medics, Rockport Technology Group, Rockrose Development LLC, Rod Danielson, Rodenburg Law Firm, Rodney’s Sign Company, Roebbelen Contracting, Inc, Rogitz & Associates, Romanian Waters, Roose Ressler & Green, Ruhrpumpen, Rusk County, WI, Rust on Linux, RustCrypto, RYC, Röben Tonbaustoffe, S.Med Handels, Saar Engineering, Sai Oral Surgery, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, Salcom, Salvation Army, Samkee America, Sampoerna Agro, San Francisco Community Health Center, San Silvestre School, Sanchez Vadillo, Sanko Gosei UK, Santa Casa de Assis, Santa Rosa Community Health Centers, Sante PACS Server, Sanyang Motor, SapLog Italia, Sapphire Health, Sarl Alliance, Saudi Icon, SAV Antivibranti, Sax LLP, sbws.org.sg, Scenic Solutions, Schneider Prototyping, Scipioni, SEAC SUB, Seac, Seal Beach, CA, Seal Beach CA Police Department, Secorp Industries, Security ONE Alarm Systems, Sedgwick Government Solutions, Seeberger Appel, Seguridad Las Americas, SEIMITSU THAI COMPANY LIMITED, Self-Help Addiction Rehabilitation, SELP, Sem Plastik, SEM Val de Bourgogne, Sense Eletronica, Senstar Symphony, Sentinel Security, Sentry Advisors, SETEX Textil, Shah Law Office, Shamrock Technologies, Share Ourselves, sharinc.org, Shinhan Card, Shinsegae, Shlansky Law Group, SHOFCO, Shore Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Shout Factory, Shwapno, Siemens Simcenter, Silverline Group, SINBON Electronics, Sindicato dos Professores da Zona Centro, Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services, Singing River Health System, Singular Genomics, Sintac Recycling, Sipl, SIRH Mexico, Sirio Pharma, sje.vic.edu.au, smallstep Step-CA, SMC Global Securities, smed.at, Smile Center Utah, Smith Hawks, Smith Roberts Baldischwiler, Snapchat, SNCC Automatisme Solutions Process, SOA People, Soapy Joe’s Car Wash, Société Tunisienne de Radiologie, Soda PDF Desktop, soeuae.ae, Softlab SpA, Solarpro Holding, Solumek SAS, Solus Tecnologia em Sistemas, SonicWall SMA1000, Sortimage Communications, SoundCloud, South Shore Tool & Die, South West Development Commission, Southern Oregon Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, Spartan Carbide, Spitzer Auto Group, Sponseller Group, Spring Grove Area School District, Springer’s Jewelers, SproutNet, SPZC, SSL and ACL, St Charles Preparatory School, St Ignatiusi Jamsville, St Josephs College Echuca, St Anthony Regional Hospital, St John’s Riverside Hospital, Stadt Fürth, Stadtwerke Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Stanley Co Malaysia, Startek Engineering Inc, STC Concrete Products, Steel Corners Industrial, Steel Dynamics, Inc, Steelworks Inc, Stesad, Stewart Engenharia, STIC Investments, stimgroup, Stipe Law Firm, Stoughton Steel, Strategic Technology, strtn.org, Studio DGP Dottori Commercialisti, studioelad.it, Sudamerica, Sugawara Laboratories, Sunair Electronics, Sunshine Group, Sunzen Biotech Berhad, SUPERAntiSpyware, Superior Water Conditioning, Surfish Trade, Susquehanna Glass, SV-Büro Ing. Schulz GmbH, SVA y Tecnología Móvil de España, svlawus.com, SW Automation, SW WireTerminal, SW/WC Service Cooperative, Swartz Campbell, Swavelle Group, swdc.wa, Swift Institute, Syrstone, Systherm Grupa, Sönmezler Metal, TACK Electronics, TaLachaim, Talarico, Taminsho, TapestryHealth, Target, TEALCA, teccart.qc.ca, Technicare Instrumental Cirúrgico, tecnicarobertorocca.edu.ar, Tecno Electric, Tein, Teknequip, Tele-Fonika Cable Americas, Telechaim, Telegram, Telstar Hommel, Temple Shalom, Tencent FaceDetection, Terminales Portuarias, Terport, Teruya Brothers, Texas Pete, Thai Pet Food Group, The Araneta Group, The Biosig Project, The Boathouse on the Bay, The Botting Network, The Carlson Law Firm, The Center of Association Management, The Cressi, The Day of Reckoning Awaits the Child-Killers, The Genesis Group, The Lewis Bear, The Outdoor Recreation Group, The Parkes, The Salarpuria Sattva Group, The Sonnenschein Groupe, The Structures Group, The Wardlaw + Hartridge School, ThermoEx Company Limited, Thrings Solicitors and Lawyers, THT Bio-Science, Thunder Bay Counselling, Titan Motor Group, Tlechaim, Tokyo FM, Tommotek, Top Dest, Topstep, TorHoerman Law, LLC, Total Wireless, Towell International Holding, TradingView Desktop, Transpedrosa, Transport Scolaire, Transrocamar, Trend Import Export, Trend Micro Apex Central, Trend Micro Cleaner One, Tri-State Metal Roofing Supply, Triad Packaging Inc, Trimble SketchUp, Trine Access Technology, Triple Eight Transport, TriVector Services, TriZetto Provider Solutions, Trubee Wealth Advisors, TrustWallet, Tucson Independent Physicians and Surgeons, TUPI, Turing & EDU Arena, Turnamics, Tuscon Physicans, Twinsoft, Typhoo Tea, Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege, UBS Office, Udall Law Firm, UEFI, UK Foreign Office, UK Free Speech Union, UK Home Office, Unified Assessment Platform ExamRoom.AI, Union Home Mortgage Corp, Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, uniplaclages.edu.br, Unipres Alabama Inc, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, United Pacific, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidade do Planalto Catarinense, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, University of Phoenix, University of Sydney, Unleash Protocol, UNRE AI, UPC Precision Castings, Upsonic, Urban Remedy, Urban VPN, urfishtrade.com, uro.com, US Art, US Dept Of Defense (hundreds!), US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), usdaw.org.uk, Usina Sao Jose do Pinheiro, Utair, Valle Redondo, Van Venrooy, Varimed Medikal, Veeam Backup, Veplastic, VeraBank, Veradigm LLC, Vereinigte Stadtwerke, Vernon Sales, Vestil Manufacturing, Vetco, VFM Systems & Services, Victoria Benelux, Victorian Catholic College, Victory Disability, Vida Y Salud, Viga Eatery, Village of Franklin, Ville de Dunkerque, Vim for Windows, Virginia Mental Health Authority, Virginia Records, Virginia Urology, Vishnick McGovern Milizio, Vision Wheel, VisionPoint Eye Center, Vitatrac, Vivaldi, VLP Hellas, VMware ESXi, Voltech Rebuilders, Voltras International, VroomVroomVroom, Váhostav, Wadzeck-Stiftung, Wall Street English, Walltopia, Walters Group Inc, Wamtechnik, Wardell Builders, Warka Bank for Investment and Finance, Warren County Treasurer’s Office, Warrior Crane Service, WatchGuard Firebox, WatchYourLan, Watermark Beach Resort, Watertech of America, Wavenet, Wavlink routers, Wearbest Sil Terhar, Web Hosting Talk, Wedbush Securities Inc, Wellcare, Wellpoint, Wesley Heating and Cooling, Westlake Christian Academy, Westminster City Council, Westquay, WhiteDate, Wilbarger General Hospital, Wild Bunch Distribution, Willowdale Steeplechase, Wilmington Community Clinic, Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson, Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan), Windscribe, Windward Life Care, WIRED, Wisanka Indonesia, Wizix Technology, WJ Professional, Wood Personnel Services, Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP, Woodglen Medical Group, WordPress Motors theme, Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California, WorldPoint, Wright Architectural Millwork, WSI, XSpeeder, Yalidine Express, Yavne Educational Center, Yokosuka Gakuin, YoPipe, York Hospital, Young Wealth Management, Youngblood Tyler and Associates, Youngstown Pipe & Steel, Z-Tronix, Zenflow, Zimeda, Zoom, and zszeleznice.cz have reported hacking or compromises this month.

Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and X/Twitter have suffered from outages this month.

Internet access throughout Congo-Brazzaville, Finland, Guinea, Iran, Montana, San Francisco, CA, Ukraine, and Venezuela has been blocked our down for extended periods.

Last months updates broke Classic Outlook, VPN access, and Windows Message Queuing (MSMQ).

Microsoft is going to start blocking older, insecure and unsupported hardware from accessing their email platform, Exchange Online.

For all their blather, Apple will be using Google Gemini to power Siri.

Crucial is ending consumer sales. This is going to be bad for computer pricing.

It’s insanely easy to map out human movement within your home (or someone else’s) using your existing Wi-Fi routers.

Let’s Encrypt (the service behind most current website secure certificates) is shortening the expiration term for their certificates. By a lot. It’s almost completely automated so probably not going to be a bit deal.

California has added a privacy tool to request that data brokers remove your information. It uses a third-party precheck service responsible for breaking the Internet several times last year (CloudFlare) and one of the worst privacy violating services out there (login.gov), then requires you to give the California government all of the information about you (name, SSN, date of birth, email address, phone numbers, addresses and so much more) for the state to store so that participating data brokers know what to remove. My opinion: government is the worst of the worst when it comes to getting hacked and exploited, so if you’re concerned about dubious storage of your data, giving it to the state is literally the worst possible option. It might be more work, but it’s better to do it yourself.

Now for the good news:

Google is finally adding an option to remove information about you.

Let’s Get Busy

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

Patch Tuesday is relatively small this month. The typical computer should see roughly 3.0 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released 60 updates to address 115 vulnerabilities in Agere Windows Modem Driver, Azure Connected Machine Agent, Azure Core shared client library for Python, Capability Access Management Service (camsvc), Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc), Desktop Window Manager, Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM), Graphics Kernel, Host Process for Windows Tasks, Inbox COM Objects, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Graphics Component, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office SharePoint, Microsoft Office Word, Printer Association Object, SQL Server, Tablet Windows User Interface (TWINUI) Subsystem, Windows Admin Center, Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, Windows Client-Side Caching (CSC) Service, Windows Clipboard Server, Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver, Windows Common Log File System Driver, Windows Deployment Services, Windows DWM, Windows Error Reporting, Windows File Explorer, Windows Hello, Windows HTTP.sys, Windows Hyper-V, Windows Installer, Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), Windows Kerberos, Windows Kernel, Windows Kernel Memory, Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers, Windows LDAP – Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS), Windows Local Session Manager (LSM), Windows Management Services, Windows Media, Windows Motorola Soft Modem Driver, Windows NDIS, Windows NTFS, Windows NTLM, Windows Remote Assistance, Windows Remote Procedure Call, Windows Remote Procedure Call Interface Definition Language (IDL), Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows Secure Boot, Windows Server Update Service, Windows Shell, Windows SMB Server, Windows Telephony Service, Windows TPM, Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave, Windows WalletService, Windows Win32K – ICOMP, and MSRT. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS Sonoma 14.8.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, macOS Tahoe 26.2, Safari 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and watchOS 26.2. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

iOS 26.2 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

iPadOS 26.2 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

watchOS 26.2 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 26.2 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

visionOS 26.2 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google ChromeOS 143.0.7499.196 and ChromeOS LTS 138.0.7204.300 are security updates. Use Menu, Help, About to install the most current version. A reboot is required.

Fedora 45 is a major update. This is a security update.
https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/download/

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 release of macOS Tahoe (26.x) means that macOS Ventura (13.x) and older are no longer supported. If you can not install at least macOS Sonoma (14) on your Mac then you should immediately remove your device from the Internet and use it offline only. It will no longer receive patches or updates and can now no longer be secured.

Windows 10 (all consumer versions) is end of life (EOL). All non-LTS versions of Windows 10 without ESU are now out of support, with the sole alternatives being to upgrade to Windows 11 or enable Extended Service Updates (ESU). If you aren’t sure whether you are using LTS, you aren’t. Enable the ESU now.

The current release of the Windows 11 (v25H2) is very large (30% larger than any previous release) so will take a long time to download on slower connections. Windows 11 pushes you to get the latest Windows 11 release every 12 months and only supports any consumer builds for 24 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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 11 is now stable and can be upgraded to if your hardware supports it. If not, switch to Linux (Mint is nice) or replace your computer.

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. This includes “free” applications like Avast, OpenOffice, drivers for hardware you’re not using (like old printers), and games you do not actually play.

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.

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 a SaferPC Subscription and we will install updates 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.

Logitech Options 10.26.14 fixes a MS Office compatibility issue. This is not a security update.
https://support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025297893

MTPdrive 5.1.202 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.mtpdrive.com/

RICOH IM C4510 1.5.0.0 adds new languages. This is not a security update.
https://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/rc3/model/imc4510/imc4510.htm

Stream Deck 7.2.0 adds support for new hardware.
https://help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001636492-Stream-Deck

TP-Link Archer AX55 v1 251119 is a security update.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax55/v1/#Firmware

TP-Link Archer AX73 v2.0 250717 is a security update.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax73/v2.0/#Firmware

UniFi airMAX NanoStation 5AC Loco 8.7.21 is a security update.
https://www.ui.com/download/software/loco5ac

VIISAN OfficeCam 7.2.15 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.viisan.com/en/download/type1.html

Xerox Smart Start 2.1.24.0 doesn’t provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.support.xerox.com/en-us/content/143617

Browser Updates

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

Brave 1.85.120 is a security update.
https://brave.com/

Firefox 147.0 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

Firefox ESR 140.7.0 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/all/

Google Chrome 143.0.7499.192 is a security update.
https://www.google.com/chrome/

Microsoft Edge 143.0.3650.139 is a security update.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download

SeaMonkey 2.53.23 is a security update.
https://www.seamonkey-project.org/

Vivaldi 7.7.3851.67 is a security update.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

Spark 3.27.5.126936 improves layout and adds sharing controls, recent activity folder and new display options. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Spark (macOS) 3.27.5.126935 improves layout and adds sharing controls, recent activity folder and new display options. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Thunderbird 146.0.1 is a security update.
https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/

Internet Updates

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

AnyDesk 9.6.7 resolves dozens of bugs, improves stability and cosmetics. This is a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

AnyDesk (macOS) 9.6.1 improves reliability. This is not a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

curl 8.18.0 updates libraries, removes support for older technology, and resolves over a hundred bugs. This is a security update.
https://curl.haxx.se/windows/

Dropbox 238.4.6305 doesn’t provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.dropbox.com/

FileZilla Server 1.12.1 resolves a stability bug. This is not a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

Google Drive 119.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drive.google.com/start

MeshCentral 1.1.55 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://meshcentral.com/info/downloads.html

Nextcloud Server 31.0.2 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Npcap 1.86 is a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

OneDrive 25.222.1112.0002 resolves several bugs and increases AI integration with Copilot. This is not a security update.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive

Rclone 1.72.1 is a security update.
https://rclone.org/

Signal 7.84.0 resolves a cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/download/windows/

Signal (Android) 7.68.4 adds polls and resolves a cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/android/apk/

Syncthing 2.0.13 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://syncthing.net/

Technitium DNS Server 14.3 resolves several bugs and updates included apps. This is not a security update.
https://technitium.com/dns/

Telegram 6.4.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://telegram.org/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

3tene 4.0.24 resolves several cosmetic bugs. This is not a security update.
https://en.3tene.com/

darktable 5.4.0 resolves many bugs, and improves user interface and performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.darktable.org/

Grayjay 363 improves DASH & UMP support and improves language filters. This is not a security update.
https://grayjay.app/index.html

KaraFun Player 3.10.6 resolves an updater bug, improves cosmetics for currently playing item, and resolves several other bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-windows/

VLC Media Player 3.0.23 is a security update.
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft Server (Bedrock) 1.21.132.3 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/bedrock

Nintendo Switch 21.2.0 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22525/kw/system%20updates/p/989

Steam 2025.12.19 is the last build with 32-bit support, resolves stability bugs with controllers and resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110

SteamOS SteamDeck Update 3.7.19 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/

Office Updates

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

Adobe Bridge 15.1.3 and 16.0.1 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb26-07.html

Adobe ColdFusion 2025 Update 6 and 2023 Update 18 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb26-12.html

Adobe DreamWeaver 21.7 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb26-01.html

Adobe Illustrator 29.8.4 and 30.1 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb26-03.html

Adobe InCopy 21.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb26-04.html

Adobe InCopy 20.5.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb26-04.html

Adobe InDesign ID21.1 and ID20.5.1 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb26-02.html

Adobe Substance 3D Designer 15.1.0 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_designer/apsb26-13.html

Adobe Substance 3D Modeler 1.22.5 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-modeler/apsb26-08.html

Adobe Substance 3D Painter 11.1.2 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_painter/apsb26-10.html

Adobe Substance 3D Sampler 5.1.3 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-sampler/apsb26-11.html

Adobe Substance 3D Stager 3.1.6 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_stager/apsb26-09.html

Artweaver 8.1.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.artweaver.de/

Audiate 2026.1.0 improves cosmetics and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/audiate/

GnuCash 5.14 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.gnucash.org/

ImageMagick 7.1.2-12 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://imagemagick.org/

Inkscape 1.4.3 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://inkscape.org/release/

Krita 5.2.14 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://krita.org/en/download/

LibreOffice 25.8.4 and LibreOffice Fresh 25.8.4 resolves over 70 bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Nextcloud Desktop 4.0.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Notepad++ 8.9 is a security update.
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/

PDF-XChange Editor 10.8.2.407 is a security update.
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor

Scribus 1.6.5 is a security update.
https://www.scribus.net/

Operating System Updates

These are for specific Linux flavors and alternative operating systems and, sadly, are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

ChromeOS 143.0.7499.196 is a security update.
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/search/label/Stable%20updates+ChromeOS

Fedora 43.0 updates apps and libraries, upgrading many services and systems to new current builds. This is a security update.
https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/download/

iOS 26.2 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204204

iPadOS 26.2 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204204

Linux Mint 22.3 adds support for newer hardware and removes support for some older hardware, updates drivers and changes defaults. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

macOS 26.2 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201541

Tails 7.3.1 is a security update.
https://tails.net/install/download/index.en.html

TOS 6 6.0.794 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://support.terra-master.com/posts/TOS6_Release_Notes

tvOS 26.2 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT202716

watchOS 26.2 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204641

Security Software Updates

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

.NET Runtime 10.0.1 improves stability and reliability. This is not a security update.
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet

HTTP Toolkit 1.24.2 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://httptoolkit.tech/

ProtonVPN 4.3.9 improves stability and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/ProtonVPN/win-app/releases/latest

RogueKiller 16.5.4 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/download/roguekiller/

Stinger 13.0.0.588 adds new detections
https://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Greenshot 1.3.312 is a security update.
https://github.com/greenshot/greenshot/releases

Open Broadcaster Software 32.0.4 resolves three minor bugs. This is not a security update.
https://obsproject.com/

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

BookFab 1.2.1.8 improves TTS (text to speech), conversion, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/kindle-converter.htm

DVDFab 13.0.5.4 resolves a stability bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

StreamFab 7.0.0.6 resolves dozens of bugs and improves reliability and consistency. This is not a security update.
https://streamfab.dvdfab.cn/downloader.htm

UniFab 4.0.0.0 is a major update adding new upscaling and conversion abilities. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/unifab.htm

Education updates

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

Zotero 7.0.31 adds several new fields and creator types and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.zotero.org/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

1Password 8.11.23 resolves a stability bug when using passkeys. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/windows/

AOMEI Partition Assistant 10.10.0 adds a disk space analyzer and resolves partition alignment bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.diskpart.com/

Beyond Compare 5.1.7.31736 improves stability and updates signing. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download

Bitwarden 2025.12.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://bitwarden.com/

CCleaner 7.03.1120 updates cleaning and improves analysis. This is not a security update.
https://www.ccleaner.com/

Coreinfo 4.0 adds a GUI version and newer CPU checks. This is not a security update.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/coreinfo

CPU-Z Installer 2.18 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

DesktopOK 12.26 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

dnGrep 4.6.63.0 adds ability to search within office documents that are already open and updates libraries. This should be treated as a security update.
https://dngrep.github.io/

GoodSync 12.9.22 updates libraries and cleans up cosmetics. This is not a security update.
https://www.goodsync.com/

HWMonitor 1.61 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

LessMSI 2.11.6 updates table layout display and translations. This is not a security update.
https://lessmsi.activescott.com/

NConvert 7.230 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.xnview.com/en/nconvert/

NotMyFault 4.30 adds Arm64 support and new crash types. This is not a security update.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/notmyfault

NTLite 2025.12.10736 splits downloads for older versions of Windows and updates components. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

OSForensics 11.1.1014 resolves two crash bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

osquery 5.21.0 improves macOS integration, adds several new tables and sources, and resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://osquery.io/downloads

Password Security Scanner 1.65 improves compatibility with newer browsers. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/password_security_scanner.html

PointerStick 6.88 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

Process Explorer 17.09 fixes an image detection bug and adds details for .NET processes. This is not a security update.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer

Raspberry PI Imager 2.0.3 improves performance, networking, device and drive handling, and adds a custom URI scheme for custom distributions. This is not a security update.
https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/

Remotly 1.37.0 adds support for newer hardware and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://remotly.com/

RoboForm 9.9.1 updates the icon and adds a caps lock indicator. This is not a security update.
https://www.roboform.com/

SetUserFTA 2.7.3 removes the DLL dependency for UCPD support. This is not a security update.
https://setuserfta.com/download-setuserfta/

Ventoy 1.1.10 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

WinGet 1.12.440 adds font support, MCP server, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases/latest

WinScan2PDF 9.51 resolves a couple bugs. 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.

ADB 36.0.2 improves reliability and resolves a few bugs. This is not a security update.
https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools

Android Studio 2025.2.2.8 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://developer.android.com/studio

GameMaker Studio 2024.14.2.213 improves stability and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.yoyogames.com/en/gamemaker

GDevelop 5.6.251 improves performance, history, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://gdevelop.io/download

Inno Setup 6.7.0 adds new cosmetics and compiling improvements, various scripting and control improvements, and a security change to add RedirectionGuard support. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Node.js 20.20.0 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 22.22.0 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 24.13.0 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 25.3.0 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

SQLite 3.51.2 resolves a couple stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Visual Studio Code 1.108 resolves thousands of bugs and updates cosmetics, AI integration, and more. This is not a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/

Web Package Updates

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

HumHub 1.17.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.humhub.com/en

Joomla 6.0.2 & 5.4.2 are security updates.
https://www.joomla.org/

OpenPetra 2025.12 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.openpetra.org/

Piwigo 16.2.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://piwigo.org/

My Sticky Bar 2.8.6 resolves a stability bug. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/mystickymenu/

Postie 1.9.74 is a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/postie/

Redirection 5.6.0 reduces size. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/redirection/

Sucuri Security 2.6 adds a new permissions library and resolves a cache bug. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/sucuri-scanner/

Top Commentators Widget 1.7 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/top-commentators-widget/

WP Cerber Security 9.6.11 improves browser detection, translation, and DoS hardening. This should be treated as a security update.
https://wpcerber.com/

YOURLS 1.10.3 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://yourls.org/

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

Regards,

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

 

Updates 2025-12-09

Merry Christmas, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday for December, 2025.

If your Windows 10 computer can not be upgraded to Windows 11 then you should either replace your device or use the Windows 10 ESU program to get another year out of it.

Windows 11 25H2 is now available and Windows 11 23H2 and older are no longer supported. Treat Windows 11 25H2 as beta software and wait a few months before upgrading.

macOS 26 Tahoe is now available and macOS 13 Ventura and older are no longer supported. Treat macOS 26 as beta software and wait a few months before upgrading.

There were 975+ major hacks, and over 525 application updates this month. It’s an average month, with about 3.5 GB of updates for most users.

This Month in Technology

1Panel, 3S Group, 3S Software, 7-Zip, 700Credit, A-B Communications, A10 Networks, Abbott, ABC Home & Commercial Services, Abdulhadi Hospital, Abhe & Svoboda, Access Search, ACE Forwarding, Acoustical Control, Acroni, Acu Trans Solutions, ADC Aerospace, ADDA, ADEPT, Advanced Power, Advantage 360, Aero Precision, Afternic, AG Displays, AGS, Ahome, Ahtna, Inc, Air Design Systems, Air Miles España, AJ Jersey, Akehurst Landscape Service, AkroStar Technology, Al Quraishi Marketing, Al-Ettifag Academy, Aljomaih Automotive, AllerVie Health, Alma Realty, Almaviva, Alpha Omega Winery, Alshaya Group, Amcore, American Associated Pharmacies, American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), American Pools & Spas, American Public Television, American Soccer Company Inc, American Trust Administrators, AMH Philippines, Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, Anderson Bancshares, Android, Ansible Community, Anthem, Inc, Anywhere RE, Anywhere Real Estate, Apache Struts, Apache Syncope, Apache Tika, Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union, Apple macOS, Apple Safari, Appleton UPSMON-Pro, Applied Energy Systems, Arabia Holding, Arabian Escapes, Archer Health, ARH Associates, Arista NG Firewall, ARKo, Armis Group, Array AG Series VPN, Artesian Insurance, Artists & Clients, Asahi Kasei Microdevices, Asia Condominium Association, ASL HR Solutions, Aspen Distribution, Astrofein, over 50,000 ASUS routers, ASUS AiCloud routers, ASUS DSL routers, ASUS MyASUS, ATIC TS, Atrium Living Centers, AudioCodes Fax/IVR Appliance, Avery Dennison, AVR Industries, AvtechTyee, B&J Rocket Sales, B2BE, Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji, Badr Airlines, Bais Yaakov Elementary School, Balkrishna Paper Mills, Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System, BanBan Play, Bangkok Eagle Wings, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, Barbizon Lighting, Barnhart, Barts Health NHS Trust, Basecamp, Basin Harbor, Basra Transports, Battaglioli, Baxter Life 2000 Ventilation System, BayFirst, Bechtel, Beckett Collectibles, Becks Group Australia, Bel Fuse, Bellwether Community Credit Union, Benchmark Connector, Bergeson, Berjaya Air, BestAdsOnTV, Betterhomes, Big Lar, Bilsam, BioPharma Services, Bison Family Medical Clinics, BK Precision, Bleyl Engineering, Blossom Cloud, Blue Projects, BMS HS, Bo Beuckman Ford, Bodegas San Huberto, Bodhi Media Corp, BOLD Furniture, Bomchil, Bosch Choice Welfare Benefit Plan, Boutin Jones, Brahma Kumaris Columbia, Brenda Richardson Memorial Care Home, Brian-Kyles Construction, Broadcom, Brodosplit, Brsk, Brumfield Construction, Burnham Brown, Byzfunder NY LLC, Cabify, Cache Valley ENT, Cadman Power Equipment, Cal-Comp Electronics de México, Caldwell & Company Accounting, California Casualty Indemnity Exchange, Calmec, Camomilla Italia, Canno Design, Canon, Canvas Church, Capital Star Oil & Gas Inc, Capo Brothers, Capp Shupak, Carbon Graphics Group, Cardinal Services, CareTracker, Cargus, Carlton Fields, Caros, Cartones Villa Marina, Castel, Casting House, Cayuga Milk Ingredients, CC Johnson & Malhotra, CDU Beauty Medical Center, Center for Urologic Care, Cera Stribley, Chairmans Foods, Changepond Technologies, Charles Rutenberg Realty, Checkout, Chenango Valley Technologies, China Software Developer Network (CSDN), Chinese Military, ChristianaCare, Christofle, Church of the Ascension, Cimertex, Citi, City of Attleboro, MA, City of La Vergne, TN, City of Leavenworth, KS, City of Nuenen, NL, City of Urbana, IL, CJW, Clark & Sullivan Constructors, Claude AI, Clayco Solar, Clemar Assessoria e Logística em Comércio Internacional, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Clipim, Cloudeka, Cloudflare, Clínica Villa Zaita, CodeStepByStep, Coldwell Banker UAE, Columbia Medical Practice, Comansco, Community 1st, Companjon, Complexo Hospitalar Municipal de Sao Bernardo do Campo, Comune di Balmuccia, Conasems, Concord Academy, Conduent Business Services, LLC, ConfortChem, Consero Global Solutions, LLC, Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, Copper Steel Fabricators, Coral, Cornerstone Staffing Solutions, Cottage Hospital, Country Club Enterprises, Coupang, CoVantage Credit Union, Cox Enterprises, Crisis24, Croft, CrowdStrike, Crucible Industries, Cryo Pur, CST Coal, CT Dent, Curtis Investment Group, Custom Engineered Wheels, Cytiva, D-Link DIR-878 routers, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth, Data Enterprises of the Northwest, Datenlotsen, David M. Schwarz Architects, Davies, McFarland & Carroll LLC, Davis Kitchens, DealMed Medical Supplies, Dell ControlVault3, Delta Coast Consultants, Delta Dental of Virginia, Demi Group, Dentsu, Dermatology Associates of Concord, Design Team Sign Company, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, DeWalch Technologies, DHK Architects, DIE, Diesel Electric, Discord Inc, Disston, Division 10, Django, Dobco, Doctor Alliance, Doka, Dooney & Bourke, DoorDash, Dover Area School District, Dr Isaac Gertz, DreamFactory, Drivestream, DTG Consulting Solutions, Dubois Wood, Dubroff, Easley, & Lovell, LLP, Duhabex, Dulay & Dulay, Eagle Oil & Gas, Eakas, Eastek International, Echo Design Group, ECI, EDIS, Edmunds, Eggelhof, Egovframe, Eighteen, Electricidad Panamericana, Electronic Products Shop, Elite Flower, Elundini Local Municipality, Elysian Real Estate, Emby Server, Emerson Movicon, Emond Publishing, ENEA, Enerre Pharma Lda, Ennoble Care & Circa Health, Enovis, EnQuest, Entrust, Envirotech Services, Episource, LLC, Ermat Grup, Ernest Käslin, ERR Raumplaner, ES Synergy, ESH7Enly, Espaço Casa, Eurofiber France, Eurofiber, Everbiz Industrial, Evytra, Exegy, ExeVision, F-W-S Countertops, Family Farm and Home, Fargo Park District, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Farmers Group, Inc, Fayette County, FDC Interiors, Felixvet, Fianzas Avanza, Fieldtex Products, FiinGate, Fineline Architectural Millwork, First Fruits Farms, Fishbowl Solutions, FIT, Fix Tecnologia, Fleet Management, Flock license readers, FloorHeat, Florida District 1 Medical Examiner, Forbes Marshall, Force Brokerage, Forensic Medical Management Services, Form Energy, Inc, Fortinet FortiWeb, Foster & Eldridge, Four Points by Sheraton, Foxconn Interconnect Technology, FR Express, France terre d’asile, Franklin County Engineer, OH, FreedL Group, Freedom Mobile, French Football Federation, Frontrol, Fruit of the Loom, FS Italiane Group, Fueling Solutions, Fuji Vegetable Oil, Fulgar, Fulkocha College, FullBeauty Brands, Fun For Less Tours, Fundidora de Cananea, Futureal, Gainesville Regional Airport, Galesi Group, Gana Payment, Garden of Life, Garland ISD Schools, Garrett Taylor, DDS, Gemeinde Untereisesheim, General Distributing, Genrose Stone + Tile, GeoHealthResearch, Gershow Recycling, Gl Veneer, Inc, GL0Inet GL-AXT1800, Gladinet’s Triofox, Glendale Obstetrics and Gynecology, GlobalLogic, GlobalProtect VPN portals, Globatech, Gmarket, Gold Coast Health Plan, Golden Artist Colors, Goldenrod, Goldhorse Capital, Goodman Air Conditioning & Heating, Google Chrome, Gopher Industrial, Government of Argentina, Government of Bangladesh, Government of Bolivia, Government of Brazil, Government of Columbia, Government of Ecuador, Government of Ethiopia, Government of Honduras, Government of India, Government of Indonesia, Government of Iran, Government of Jordan, Government of Kenya, Government of Malaysia, Government of Mexico, Government of Nigeria, Government of Pakistan, Government of Peru, Government of Philippines, Government of South Africa, Government of Syria, Government of Thailand, Government of Timor Leste, Government of Viet Nam, Goyal Books, Grafana, Granjas 4 Irmãos, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Greenball, GreenBest, Grinding & Dicing Services, Gruenberg Kelly Della, Grupo Via Argentina, GSCCCA, GuestTek, GV Service, Habib Bank AG Zurich, Hall Aluminum Products, Hamilton Construction, Harbor Real Estate, Harbor Regional Center, Harvard Alumni Affairs, Harvard University, HASCO Hasenclever, Hazel Mercantile, HCMS Partners, Healthcare Interactive, Inc, Healthcare Retroactive Audits, Helix Energy Solutions, Heritage Communities, Herman & Chamow, HESCO Foodservice, HG Reynolds, Highmark, Hitech, Holiday Palace, HollySys Asia Pacific, Homes 4 Life, Homestead Museum, Horst Realty, HostingFest, House of Hope, Humana Inc, Hunt & Harris Real Estate, Hydroscand, Hyperdome Medical Centre, HYTORC, Hyundai AutoEver America, Hyundai Nishat Motor, Iberia, iBizSoft, IBM AIX, ILCA Targhe, ILM College, Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacia de Barcelona, Immling Festival, ImunifyAV, Incentive Concepts, Incolease, Information Communication Board of the Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference (ICBSCAC), Ingenieurbüro Laudi, Innomotive Solutions Group, Innovex International, Inotiv, Inspire Communities, Institutional & Supermarket Equipment, Integra Life, Intellexa, IntelliVIX, Interlink Trade Services, International Kiteboarding Organization, Interoil, Inventive IT, 120,000 Korean IP cameras, Irwin Car, Iscot Italia, Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Istituto Comprensivo di Cavaglià, ITL Systemhaus, Jack Levine, Japan Exchange Group, Japan Financial Investment Education Association, JASCO Applied Sciences, Jason Finch & Associates, Jefferson Enterprises, LLC, Jeffrey W. Krol & Associates, Jewell Engineering, JingHang Network Technology, Jobbers Moving & Storage, JPMorgan Chase, JR Engineering, Julius Koch, multiple jury systems across the US and Canada, K3G Solutions LTDA, Kaan Cronenberg & Partners Law, Kaener Personal, Kajima Europe, Kana Pipeline, Kane’s Furniture, Kansas City Behavioral Health Center, Kasapreko, Kaslin, Katch Kan, Kaufman County, KDR Real Estate Services, Kelly Wearstler Gallery, Kensington and Chelsea, Kensington Court, Kern Oil & Refining Co, Kettle, Sánchez & Co, Kewaunee Scientific, Keystone Fabricating, Khazzan Logistics Management Services, Kids & Company, Killingly Public Schools, Kimber Manufacturing, King City Lumber, Kingsford Group, KinoKong, Klüber Elektroanlagenbau, Knex Technology, Koha Foods, KohaFoods Hawaii, Korean Air C&D Service, KorPath, Kröger, Rehmann & Partner, Kudun & Partners, Kulturrådet, L&L Products, La Costa Dental Excellence, LA Injury Attorneys, Lake Superior State University, LAMAICA, Egypt, Landis, LatamLex, Law Office of Ronald W Hillberg, Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company of California, Legacy Classic, lemlist, Leroy Merlin, Lesker, LG, LG Energy Solution, Liat Gallery, Liberty Gold Fruit, Liberty Resources, Liberty Shoes, Life Fitness, Lincoln IT, Lithographix, Live Auctioneers, LL Products, LMG Holdings, Logitech, Lone Rock Timber, Lotus Powergear, Lows Orkney, LSA, Lynx+ Gateway, M&BM, Inc, M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers, MacTavish, Macy’s, Madison Square Garden, Mae Krathing Power Company, Mae Krating Power, MAG Aerospace, MagicSeller, Maheu & Maheu, Mainetti UK, Makro, Manusos General Contracting, Maresa Logística, MariaDB, Marlex Human Capital, Marquis Software Solutions, Maset, McKay Empire, McManes Law, MD Manouel Insurance Agency, Mechanical Systems, Medidores Industriales, Medisend College, Medsi Group, Meena Health, Mehri & Skalet, PLLC, Memorial Hospital and Manor, Metrocare Services, Metropolitan Adjustment Bureau, MFE Formwork Technology, Michelin Group, Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code Marketplace, Milano Ristorazione, Millicom, Miromar Development, Mishan, Mister Guns, MITACHI, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, MMC Studios, MOBI Technologies, Mobilelink USA, Modern Display, Money Mart, Morgan Stanley, Morton LTC, Motors City Center, Motorsportmarkt, Moyes, Mqd, Mr Christmas, MSP360 Free Backup, mToilet, MultistateTax Inc, Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney, APC, Muskoka Brewery, N15 Technology, Nadel Architects, Naffco, Nahant, Nasajon, National Health Insurance Management Authority, National University of Natural Medicine, Nationwide Legal LLC, NC Machinery, NetScaler ADC and Gateway, NETTTS, New England Tractor Trailer Training School, New Haven Public Schools, New Horizons Medical, Newgen Digital Works, Newline Cloud, Next Generation Logistics, Nickman’s Drug, Ninas Jewellery, Nita Transfert, NKC Health, Noment, NONC, North Kansas City Hospital, Northcroft, Norway Savings Bank, Nottingham Village, NovAtel, Nugent Supply, Numalliance, NVIDIA AIStore, NVIDIA Isaac-GROOT, NVIDIA Megatron, Oakland Museum of California, Omega Tool, Omnium International, OncoHealth, One Broker Group, One Source Associates, OnSolve CodeRED, OpenAI ChatGPT API, Optima Tax Relief, LLC, Orchid Island Golf and Beach Club, Oriental Castle Group, Oscars Group, Outback Pharmacies, Paal, Paccar, Pajemploi, Pan-O-Gold Baking, Panini Kabob Grill, Parallels Toolbox, Parrish Tire, Parsirang, Pathmaker Group, PDF-XChange, Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association, Pennsylvania Attorney General, PEPE, Perry Brothers Oil, Persante Health Care, Persianas Canet, Personic, Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc (“Petco”), Peter Meijer Architect, Petra, Petro Environmental, Petrobras Campos, PFMI, PH Molds, PHA Body Systems, Phillipine Department of the Interior and Local Government, Physiothletics, Pilgrim Packaging, Pioneer Ocean Freight Co, Pipeline Inc, Pixtura, PJSI Consultants, Platinum Healthcare Staffing, PlatinumOne Business Services, Playroll, PM Plastics, Poe’s Accounting Services, Point Construction Advisory Group, Poland’s military, Polidano Group, Poliserv, Portal Emploi, Portland’s Living Room Theater, Poyntell, Precision Compounding Pharmacy, Princeton University, Prismier, Privia Medical Group, Pro Medicus, ProAgro Seguros, ProCure Proton Therapy, Profondia, Propeller Industries, Protei, Providence Academy, Puerto Rico government agencies, Puerto Rico Warehousing, QPrint Digital, QuaLex Manufacturing, Quality Companies, Quality Engineered Homes, Quasar Inc, Quinn Jay Patent, Radio Sound, RaidForums, Ralph McKay Industries, Rama Judicial de Colombia, Rasen Insaat Ve Yatirim Ticaret, Ravand Cybertech, Ray Clusters, React Server (at least 30 organizations), Reading Elevator Service, Redi Carpet, Reed Pope Law, Refer Life, Regional Business Systems, Reliable Van & Storage, Remarket Space, Rempe Construction, Renesas Electronics, Repka, Reporters Without Borders, Revive Adserver, Revnomix, Rhodes Young Black & Duncan, Ripley Academy, Risk & Insurance Education Alliance, Riyadh Airports, RJ Walker, Roblox Developers Conference, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Rockhill Women’s Care, Roebbelen Contracting, Inc, Rogitex, Rollingertec, Rose Displays, Roseburrough Tool, Rosland Capital, Rossit, Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, RR Lalan College, RUEZ, Running Aces, Saca Industrie SpA, SAExploration, Sakol Energy Public, Salesforce, Samsung, San Miguel, Sanko Air Plant, Sansala, Santa Paula, Sarmap, Savills Middle East, SBLM Architects, Scalextric, Schlenker & Cantwell, Schmidt’s, Scientology, Scrap Market, Search, Inc, Secure Network Solutions, SecureTeen, Security First Bank, Seipi, SEKISUI Aerospace, Sellers Publishing, SEPE-USET, Serratelli Hat, SES Société Energies Services, SEV-CI, SGK INC, Shelbra International, Shumate Mechanical, Sieger Design, Siemens SINEC NMS, Simmons Electrical, Simsekas, Singapore City Development, SitusAMC, SLA, Slimsoft, SmartTube YouTube client for Android TV, Smith Fire Systems, Smith Gardner, Smoll & Banning, Snyder Cohn, Socomec DIRIS Digiware, Soderstrom Architects, Sodise, SOKOL, Sol Trading, Soleol, SomnoSleep Consultants, SonicWall SonicOS, Sorbonne Université, Sotheby’s International Realty, South Island Public Service District, Southern Lion, Spark Innovation, Spark Power, Spoleta Construction, SSA Holdings, LLC, Stacey L Tokunaga, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Stark Shipping, StatMedPlus LLC, Sterling Biotech, Stoss Landscape Urbanism, SuKarne, Sumitomo Chemical, Summit Hotel Properties, SUNAFIL, Sunny Go, Svenska kraftnät, Swan Bitcoin, Swift Filters, Synergy (no public disclosure), Synnovis, Söllner, TAJMAC-ZPS, Takeuchi, Talarico, Talbot & Associates, Tami J. Dunham, CPA, Tawasol Solution & Services, TBC Consoles, TCG, TEAM Companies, Tencent Hunyuan3D, Tencent HunyuanDiT, Tencent HunyuanVideo, Tencent MedicalNet, Tencent NeuralNLP, Tencent PatrickStar, Tencent TFace, TFC Poultry, The American School Foundation, The Foot Doctors, The Hunnicutt Law Group, The InterTech Group, The Landreau Group, The Minor Firm, The Smith Companies, The TEAM Companies, LLC, The University of Pennsylvania, The Westin San Diego, ThinkMarkets, Thob Al Aseel, Thomas Davies, DPM, Thomas Safran & Associates, Tlusty & Kennedy, TMC Transformers, TOC Building, Toledo Transducers, Towerstream, TPI Composites, Tracsa Cat, Trane Technologies, Tranimpex, Transpedrosa, Treet, Treetop, Tri-Century Eye Care, Trigg Laboratories, Trolec, Tru Universe, Truenorth Corporation, Trumbull County, Tuan Le Construction, Tulane University, Turknet, Turkstra Trusses, Twonky, TypeCase Marketing Resource, UAM, UNDER ARMOUR, UniqueTech Engineering, United Food & Commercial Workers Local No. 7, United Volleyball Supply, Universidade Municipal de São Caetano, University Loft, University of Gävle, University of Pennsylvania, University of Phoenix, University of St. Thomas, UNOde50, Upbit, multiple US government agencies, Valley Banks, Valley Eye Associates, Valley Plains Equipment, Vanguard Business Information & Risk Management, Vantec Europe, Vennerhus Weine, VENZI & PAGANINI AG, Veton Ai, Viabizzuno, Victor Insulators, Vikor Scientific, VIP Apps Consulting, VIPRE Advanced Security, Virtualware Solutions, Visage Imaging, Vitamix, VITAS Hospice Services, LLC, VoiceTeam Call, Volkswagen Mandi, VS Gandía Palace Hotel, Vultr, Wachtmann Rohstoffhandel, Wachusett Regional School District, Wakefield & Associates, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Washington Post, Watson Clinic, Waukegan Steel, Webseeds, Wedge Holdings, Weiss, WEL Companies, Inc, West Donegal Credit Union, WhatsApp, Whitinger Strategic Services, Wibu-Systems WibuKey, Williams & Sparages, Williamson County, TX, Wiltshire Police, UK, Windows CLFS, Wisconsin Knife Works, WLR Precision Engineering, Woom GmbH, WordPress King Addons for Elementor plugin, WordPress W3 Total Cache plugin, Workflow Concepts, World Liberty Financial, WR Comercial, Wright Architectural Millwork, Wyandot Center, Wynn & Wynn, XOX Mobile, XWiki, Yearn Finance, Yellow Cab of Columbus, Yutong electric buses, Zadro, Zecher, Ziglin Signs, Zilvia, ZITADEL, Znojma Czechia, Zoetis, Zoya, Zuber Aussenwelten, and Şimşek have reported hacking or compromises this month.

ChatGPT, City of Leavenworth, Kansas, Cloudflare (quite a few times), Microsoft Defender portal, Microsoft Exchange Online, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster City Council, and X (repeatedly) have suffered from outages this month.

Internet access throughout Darwin, Australia, Dominican Republic, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sumy, Ukraine, Thailand, Ukraine (many times), Wyoming and South Dakota has been blocked our down for extended periods.

Last months updates broke Dell video packages, Microsoft 365 desktop, Microsoft Outlook desktop, “new” Outlook, Nvidia drivers, Windows 10 ESU enrollment, Windows 11 login button, Windows 11 Start Menu & File Explorer, Windows File Explorer, and X.

The Germans are now silencing US-based first-amendment protected content across the world through Cloudflare.

Code “beautifiers” (and other anonymous free services) have been publicly sharing secrets of unwitting users for years.

Sigh. The FCC has rolled back their new security requirements for US telecommunications operators that were imposed after they fell victim to the Salt Typhoon attack that exploited a weakness that has been in use for over 20 years.

Now for the good news:

Google has changed course on their draconian requirements that would have prevented all non-corporate developers from releasing software for Android.

Let’s Get Busy

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

Patch Tuesday is average this month. The typical computer should see roughly 3.5 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released 34 updates to address 69 vulnerabilities in Application Information Services, Azure Monitor Agent, Copilot, Microsoft Brokering File System, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Edge for iOS, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Graphics Component, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Office SharePoint, Microsoft Office Word, Storvsp.sys Driver, Windows Camera Frame Server Monitor, Windows Client-Side Caching (CSC) Service, Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver, Windows Common Log File System Driver, Windows Defender Firewall Service, Windows DirectX, Windows DWM Core Library, Windows Hyper-V, Windows Installer, Windows Message Queuing, Windows PowerShell, Windows Projected File System, Windows Projected File System Filter Driver, Windows Remote Access Connection Manager, Windows Resilient File System (ReFS), Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows Shell, Windows Storage VSP Driver, Windows Win32K – GRFX, and MSRT. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for Compressor 4.11.1. This is a security update. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

Google ChromeOS 142.0.7444.220 and ChromeOS LTS 138.0.7204.298 are security updates. 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 release of macOS Tahoe (26.x) means that macOS Ventura (13.x) and older are no longer supported. If you can not install at least macOS Sonoma (14) on your Mac then you should immediately remove your device from the Internet and use it offline only. It will no longer receive patches or updates and can now no longer be secured.

The current — and final — release of the Windows 10 (v22H2) is end of life (EOL). All non-LTS versions of Windows 10 without ESU are now out of support, with the sole alternatives being to upgrade to Windows 11 or enable Extended Service Updates (ESU). If you aren’t sure whether you are using LTS, you aren’t. Enable the ESU now.

The current release of the Windows 11 (v25H2) is very large (30% larger than any previous release) so will take a long time to download on slower connections. Windows 11 pushes you to get the latest Windows 11 release every 12 months and only supports any consumer builds for 24 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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 11 is now stable and can be upgraded to if your hardware supports it. If not, switch to Linux (Mint is nice) or replace your computer.

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. This includes “free” applications like Avast, OpenOffice, drivers for hardware you’re not using (like old printers), and games you do not actually play.

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.

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 a SaferPC Subscription and we will install updates 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.

AMD Adrenalin 25.11.1 resolves several bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.amd.com/en/support

Crucial Storage Executive 11.11 does not provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.crucial.com/support/storage-executive

Epson ET-2750 2.100.00 does not provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-2750/s/SPT_C11CG22201

Epson ET-2760 2.100.00 does not provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-2760/s/SPT_C11CG22203

Epson ET-4760 2.100.00 does not provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-4760/s/SPT_C11CG19203

Epson WF-4730 2.100.00 does not provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/WorkForce-Series/Epson-WorkForce-Pro-WF-4730/s/SPT_C11CG01201

MTPdrive 5.0.200 updates driver. This is not a security update.
https://www.mtpdrive.com/

Stream Deck 7.1 adds in-app marketplace search, NodeJS sideloading, improved profile management and storage, cosmetic improvements and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://help.elgato.com/hc/en-us/categories/360001636492-Stream-Deck

TP-Link Archer A6 v3 250716 is a security update.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-a6/v3/#Firmware

UniFi AC Professional 6.7.35 improves stability and resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ui.com/download/software/uap-ac-pro

UniFi airMAX NanoStation 5AC Loco 8.7.19 is a security update.
https://www.ui.com/download/software/loco5ac

UniFi Network Server 10.0.160 resolves over a dozen bugs and offers improvements in controls, filters, and reporting. This is a security update.
https://www.ui.com/download/releases/network-server

UniFi U6 Professional 6.7.35 improves stability and resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ui.com/download/software/u6-pro

VIISAN OfficeCam 7.2.14 does not provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.viisan.com/en/download/type1.html

Browser Updates

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

Brave 1.85.111 is a security update.
https://brave.com/

Firefox 146.0 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

Firefox ESR 140.6.0 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/all/

Google Chrome 143.0.7499.40 is a security update.
https://www.google.com/chrome/

Microsoft Edge 143.0.3650.75 is a security update.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download

Vivaldi 7.7.3851.58 is a security update.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

OutlookAttachView 3.55 resolves a minor cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_attachment.html

Spark 3.27.4.124849 resolves several stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Spark (macOS) 3.27.4.124850 resolves several stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Thunderbird 145.0.0 is a security update.
https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/

Internet Updates

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

AnyDesk 9.6.6 resolves several stability and reliability bugs and improves compatibility. This is a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

AnyDesk (macOS) 9.6.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

Discord December 8, 2025 is a security update.
https://discord.com/download

FileZilla Client 3.69.5 updates libraries and resolves a cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

FileZilla Server 1.12.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

FreeFileSync 14.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

Google Drive 118.0 improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://drive.google.com/start

MeshCentral 1.1.54 updates libraries, resolves dozens of bugs, and improves compatibility and reliability. This is not a security update.
https://meshcentral.com/info/downloads.html

Nextcloud Server 32.0.2 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Npcap 1.85 is a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

Rclone 1.72.0 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://rclone.org/

Signal 7.81.0 updates gallery previews. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/download/windows/

Signal (Android) 7.66.5 adds polling. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/android/apk/

Syncthing 2.0.12 updates libraries. This is not a security update.
https://syncthing.net/

Technitium DNS Server 14.2 resolves several bugs and improves cluster support. This is not a security update.
https://technitium.com/dns/

Telegram 6.3.6 resolves a couple crash bugs. This is not a security update.
https://telegram.org/

WinSCP 6.5.5 resolves three bugs. This is not a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Zoom 6.6.11.23272 is a security update.
https://zoom.us/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

3tene 4.0.23 resolves several bugs, improves integration and default behaviors. This is not a security update.
https://en.3tene.com/

Grayjay 355 adds casting, playlist looping, improves update process and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://grayjay.app/index.html

KaraFun Player 3.10.3 improves performance and responsiveness, audio sync over Bluetooth and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-windows/

Plex Desktop 1.112.0.359 updates libraries. Be aware that Plex recently changed their licensing terms to now require subscriptions for anyone viewing shared media.
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft Server (Bedrock) 1.21.130.42 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/bedrock

Minecraft Server (Java) 1.21.11 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server

Nintendo Switch 21.1.0 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22525/kw/system%20updates/p/989

PS5 2025.111 improves performance and stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5/system-software/

Steam 2025.11.18 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110

Office Updates

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

Adobe Acrobat Reader 25.001.20997, 24.001.30307, 24.001.30308, and 20.005.30838 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb25-119.html

Adobe ColdFusion 2025u5, 2023u17, and 2021u23 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-105.html

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop 6.8.0.821 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb25-120.html

Adobe DNG SDK 1.7.1 build 2140 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dng-sdk/apsb25-118.html

Adobe Experience Manager 2025.12, 6.5 LTS SP1 61551, and 6.5.24 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb25-115.html

Artweaver 8.1 improves cosmetics and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.artweaver.de/

Audiate 2026.0.0 improves avatar generation. This is not a security update.
https://www.techsmith.com/camtasia/audiate/

Calibre 8.16.2 adds AI integration to your library and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://calibre-ebook.com/

LibreOffice Fresh 25.8.3 resolves over 65 bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Nextcloud Desktop 4.0.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Notepad++ 8.8.9 is a security update.
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/

PDF-XChange Editor 10.7.6.404 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor

Xspouse 2025-2 implements compatibility with recent federal legislative changes. This is not a security update.
https://www.xspouse.com/

Operating System Updates

These are for specific Linux flavors and alternative operating systems and, sadly, are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Tails 7.2 updates apps and libraries and improves security. This is a security update.
https://tails.net/install/download/index.en.html

Security Software Updates

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

HTTP Toolkit 1.24.1 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://httptoolkit.tech/

MalwareBytes Anti-Malware Mac 5.19 reduces resource abuse and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/

RogueKiller 16.5.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/download/roguekiller/

Stinger 13.0.0.571 adds support for new detections. This is not a security update.
https://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx

uBlock Origin 1.68.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/releases/latest

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Camtasia 2026.0.0 improves integration with Audiate and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html

SnagIt 2025.4.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

BookFab 1.2.1.5 adds Audible conversion, Calibre integration, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/kindle-converter.htm

DVDFab 13.0.5.2 adds support for new encodings. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

IsoBuster 5.7 adds support for several new media formats and improves hardware and file type detection. This is not a security update.
https://www.isobuster.com/download.php

PDF Creator 6.2.0 adds HotFolder integration and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator

StreamFab 7.0.0.0 is a major update, adding multithreading support, bookmarks, improved interface and controls. This is not a security update.
https://streamfab.dvdfab.cn/downloader.htm

UniFab 3.0.3.3 adds AI translation, improves stability and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/unifab.htm

Education updates

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

Zotero 7.0.30 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.zotero.org/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

1Password 8.11.22 improves duplicate detection, adds support for new browsers, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

Agent Ransack 2022.3544 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download/

AOMEI Partition Assistant 10.9.2 adds support for active diagnostics. This is not a security update.
https://www.diskpart.com/

Bitwarden 2025.11.5 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://bitwarden.com/

CCleaner 7.02.1080 improves settings user interface, adds scheduling, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ccleaner.com/

ControlMyMonitor 1.40 improves performance and stability, and adds a column to display supported VCP value range if the monitor provides it. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/control_my_monitor.html

Dell Command Update 5.6 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln311129/dell-command-update?lang=en

DesktopOK 12.24 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

dnGrep 4.6.52.0 adds search/replace swap, string replacements, updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://dngrep.github.io/

FileLocator Pro 2022.3544 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

Fing 3.9.3 improves stability and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.fing.com/products/fing-desktop-download-windows

FoneTool 3.3.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.fonetool.com/download.html

Free Virtual Serial Ports 7.07.00.1636 resolves a protocol bug. This is not a security update.
https://freevirtualserialports.com/

GoodSync 12.9.18 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.goodsync.com/

Inkchip WIC 1.18 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update. This is not a security update.
https://inkchip.net/wic/

Kingston SSD Manager 1.5.6.1 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update. This is not a security update.
https://www.kingston.com/us/support/technical/ssdmanager

LessMSI 2.11.2 improves language support. This is not a security update.
https://lessmsi.activescott.com/

Memtest86+ 8.00 adds support for new hardware, improves performance and stability, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.memtest.org/

NTLite 2025.11.10675 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

OSForensics 11.1.1013 improves stability and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

osquery 5.20.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://osquery.io/downloads

PowerToys 0.96.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/latest

Process Explorer 17.08 reenables the Image field in the process Properties dialog. This is not a security update.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/process-explorer

Remotly 1.36.2 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://remotly.com/

Remotly Android 2.2 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://remotly.com/

RoboForm 9.8.4 updates logo and resolves stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.roboform.com/

SetUserFTA 2.7.2 improves UCPD handling. This is not a security update.
https://setuserfta.com/download-setuserfta/

Synergy 1.20.0 resolves several stability and reliability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://symless.com/synergy/

Ventoy 1.1.08 adds support for FreeBSD v15 and iVentoy. This is not a security update.
https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.95 adds annotation in custom columns with caption controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WinScan2PDF 9.46 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WizTree 4.28 improves performance and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.diskanalyzer.com/

ZoomIt 9.21 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/zoomit

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Android Studio 2025.2.2 us a security update.
https://developer.android.com/studio

cx_Freeze 8.5 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cx-freeze.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html

GameMaker Studio 2024.14.1.210 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.yoyogames.com/en/gamemaker

GDevelop 5.6.249 adds real-time 3D editing and resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://gdevelop.io/download

Go 1.25.5 is a security update.
https://go.dev/

Inno Setup 6.6.1 improves storage and improves workflow. This is not a security update.
https://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Node.js 20.19.6 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 24.11.1 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 25.2.1 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Python 3.14.2 is a security update.
https://www.python.org/downloads/macos/

SQLite 3.51.1 resolves a reliability bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Unreal Engine 5.7 is a major update offering many new features and improvements. This is not a security update.
https://unrealengine.com/en-US/

Visual Studio Code 1.106.3 is a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/

WinMerge 2.16.52.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://winmerge.org/

Web Package Updates

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

Joomla 6.0.1 & 5.4.1 resolves several bugs. These are not a security updates.
https://www.joomla.org/

Piwigo 16.1.0 is a major update adding new controls and features. This is a security update.
https://piwigo.org/

WordPress 6.9 adds visibility controls, datasets, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Autoptimize 3.1.14 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/autoptimize/

Contact Form 7 6.1.4 improves internationalization. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/contact-form-7/

My Sticky Bar 2.8.5 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/mystickymenu/

WP Mail SMTP 4.7.1 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-mail-smtp/

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2025-09-09

Welcome back, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday for September, 2025.

Time is now running short to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 or macOS 15/Sequoia. The next release of each OS will be available within the next month and should be treated as beta software – Win11 and macOS 15/Sequoia are as close to stable as they will ever be. Upgrade now.

If your Windows 10 computer can not be upgraded to Windows 11 then you should either replace your device or use the Windows 10 ESU program to get another year out of it.

There were 490+ major hacks, and over 260 application updates this month. It’s a mild month, with about 2.5 GB of updates for most users.

This Month in Technology

10DESIGN, 32 Pearls, Absolute Dental Group, LLC, Academic Urology & Urogynecology of Arizona, Academy Software Foundation OpenEXR, Access Personal Checking Services (APCS), Accident Injury Solicitors, Advanced Security Systems, Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy, Aflac Inc, AgeGO, Airfast Indonesia, AIS InfoSource, Alcàsser City Council, Aldagi, Alera Group, Inc, Algérie Poste, All States Materials Group, All Truck Transportation, Ambitek, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, Android, Anuvu, Apex Class Action, LLC, Apple iOS, Apple macOS, Apple macOS Keychain, Arboris, Argo CD, Arkansas Primary Care Clinic, Aroeira Salles Advogados, Artists&Clients, Aspire Rural Health System, Assisted Living Pharmacy, AT&T, Auchan, Austrian Interior Ministry, Autodesk, Awes.me, Inc, Axis Communications Autodesk Plugin, Banville Wine Merchants, BAR Architects & Interiors, Baycoat, BDO Perú, Beech Acres, Behavioral Health Group, Belle Vernon Schools, Bemac-Merivale, Benworth Capital, Ben’s Asphalt, Berkshire Health Systems, BFC Solutions, Bizcom Electronics, Black Hills Regional Eye Institute, Blazer Building, Blenders in the Grass, Bolt Nut Manufacturing, Borghese Contemporary Hotel, Bouvier Insurance, Box Elder County, Bragg Gaming Group, Bridgestone, Brightpoint, BtcTurk, Burger & Brown Engineering, Burger King, Burt Process Equipment, Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), Canadian House of Commons, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), Cancer Care Center of North Florida, CareTracker, Inc, Carmichael Engineering, Carter Credit Union, Carter Federal Credit Union, CB1 Medical, CBG Surveying Texas, CData API Server, CEI Vision Partners, Center for Disability Services (NY), Central Florida Hand Specialists, Charak Center for Health, ChatGPT, Chess.com, Children’s Center of Hamden, Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Church of England, CI Engineering, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, City of Baltimore, MD, City of Batavia, City of Lubbock, TX, City of St. Paul, MN, Clicknget, CloudFlare (as well as a certificate issuance thing),  Cockroach Labs cockroach-k8s-request-cert, College Hometown Pharmacy, College Parkside Pharmacy, Colt Technology Services, Columbia University, Commonwealth Business Bank, Community Connections, Community Treatment Solutions, Compass Counseling Services, Comprehensive Pain Centers, Connex Credit Union, Copilot, CPAP Medical Supplies and Services Inc, CPH Corp, CPK Interior Products, Crawford Gives, Credix, Cunningham Group, D. Visser & Zonen BV, Data I/O, DaVita, DBM Global, Delta Electronics DIAView, Delta Electronics ISPSoft, Denray Tire, Digilent DASYLab, DIGO, Diversified CPC, Django, Docker Desktop, Doctors Memorial Hospital, DOGE, Dr. Doug’s Pediatric Dentistry, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, DUC App, Dynacast, ECM Consultants, EG4 Electronics solar inverters, Electricity Authority of Cyprus, Elektro-Buder, Elkhart Independent School District, Episource, LLC, Epperson Law Group, Erdy McHenry Architecture, eShipGlobal, Eurofins, European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen’s plane, Ewald Consulting, LLC, Excelsior Orthopaedics, Exel Composites, Expert E-commerce GmbH, Faltner, Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes, Fannava, Farmers Group, Inc, Farmers Insurance, Farmers Insurance Exchange, Farmers New World Life Insurance Company, Farmers Rice Cooperative, Ferienwohnungen.de, Ferplast, Firebird SQL Database Server, FirstLight, Flavor & Fragrance Specialties, Florarte, FortiWeb, Foxit PDF Reader, FreePBX Servers, Friesen Group, FTX Creditor, Fullerton Surgical Center, Fundamental Administrative Services, Galaxy Freightline, Garner Trucking, GEA Consulting Engineers, George Haney & Son, Ghana Postal Service, Giglio, GitHub (s1ngularity), Glen Falls Hospital, Google WorkspaceGosive, Grand Rapids Controls, Graphite Construction Group, Greenville, Texas, Grupo DIRIA, Guerrero Mears, HackerOne, Haeger & Schmidt Logistics, Hanson Chambers, Hardwick Tactical, Healthcare Services Group, Inc, HighDoc, HK Hardware & Engineering, Hogan Construction Group, Humanists.org, Huntwood Industries, Hydrometrics, Hygrade Components, iCloud Calendar, iiNet, IMDataCenter, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, InEar, Infoniqa, Inotiv, Inox Laghi, Insight Partners, Insightly, Integrated Orthopedics of Arizona, Intel, International Freight & Commerce, Internet Archive, Internet Rimon, Israel Railways, Ivanti Avalanche, Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, Ivanti ZTA, J Derenzo Co, Jack’s Lawn Service, Jaguar Land Rover, Jamaican Office of the Registrar, James H Cunningham Insurance Agency Inc, Jet Centre, Johann-Peter-Hebel Realschule, Juggernaut, K Strategies Marketing and Public Relations, Kafka Conveyors, Karachi American School, Karndean International LLC, Kazmunay Gas, Kennedys Law LLP, Keys Pathology Associates, Kirkpatrick Partners LLC, Kofax, Inc, Kokomo24/7, Krewett, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity & Water, Lake City Cancer Care, LLC, LandWorks, Langdon & Company, Lee & Associates, Legacy Treatment Services, Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC, Lipigas, Litchfield Cavo LLP, LJ Falcon Holdings, Inc – Hiller Companies, Logan & Mencuccini, Louis Vuitton North America, Inc, LoveSac, LPL Financial, Lundberg Design, Luxembourg National Lottery, Manesa, Manpower, Mark Edward Partners, Marlborough Partners, McDonald’s, McEwen & Associates, MDLand International Corporation, Mediate Management, MedicareCompareUSA, Medway Plastics, Meridian Valley Labs, Metro Technology Centers, Michigan Medicine, Microsoft Windows, Mid America Health, Miljödata (200 Swedish government agencies), Miracle Ear, Miraflores, Peru, MJets, Moniz Silva International, Morgenstern AG, Morocco’s Social Security Fund, Motor Controls Inc, Mower County, MN, Mower County Health and Human Services, MPOWERHealth, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, My Psychiatrist (FL), MyVisaJobs, 800 N-able N-central servers, NASCAR, NAST DOST, NATO, Navy Federal Credit Union, NC Dynamics LLC, Nelnet, Nemo Protocol, NetScaler ADC, NetScaler Gateway, New York Blood Center Enterprises, New Zealand Cruise Association, NextLabs, Nigeria Customs Service, Nike USA, Nissan CBI, Nissan Japan, NoMachine, Northern Construction, Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC, Norwest Venture Partners, NVIDIA Isaac-GR00T, NVIDIA Transformers4Rec, NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, OB-GYN Associates, Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, Odin.fun, Ohio Medical Alliance, Omani Email Server, Omega Global Technologies, Ona Hotels, One Way Solutions, Onno Center, OnTrac Final Mile, OpenPrinting ippusbxd, Optima Tax Relief, LLC, Optivosa, Orange Belgium, Orleans Parish jail, Oxford Instruments Imaris Viewer, PagerDuty, Pakistan Petroleum, Palo Alto Networks, Panorama, Parkside Group, PassportScan, Passwordstate, PathoQuest, Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, Pediatric Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Associates, Peggy Sage, Pena Briones McDaniel, Pennsylvania AG, Pequannock Township School District, Perplexity Comet AI browser, Pesado Construction, Philadelphia Investment Partners, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, Phillips 66 Lubricants, Pincong, Plex, Pocono Farms Country Club, Precision Endodontics of Raleigh, Premier Realty Group, pREST, Primax, PROVAIL, QEMU, QNAP QHora-322, Quadrangle Imaging Center, Qualys, RA Services, Rapper Bot, RAVEN Mechanical, Realtek rtl81xx Wi-Fi Driver, Reimagine Network, Revere Health PC, Risevatnet Dam, Risk Management Services LLC, Riverton Cabinets, Roche Underground, Rockwell Automation Arena Simulation, Rose Acre Farms, Royal Enfield, Royal Health Inc, Rusin Law, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Sabine County Hospital, SAIL Image Decoding Library, Salesforce, Salesian University, Salesloft, Sangoma FreePBX, Sansone Group, Santa Fe County, SAP S/4HANA, Schliessmeyer, School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties, SC, Seasons Living, Securam ProLogic safe locks (used on at least 10 brands of safes), Security First Credit Union, Seguros América, Selartex, Seoul Guarantee Insurance, SFA Engineering, SGI, Shafer Partners, Sherman, Silverstein, Kohl, Rose & Podolsky, Shopify, Siemens Simcenter, Signit Online, Sika Footwear, Simmons Boardman, Sinqia SA, Sitecore, Six Guns LLC, Som Mobilitat, Sonitrol Security Solutions, South Coast Pediatrics, South Korean Intelligence, South Yorkshire Police, Southern Graphics, Spiffy Bin, Springs Christian Academy, State of Maryland, State of Nevada, Steel Encounters, Step2Education, Sterlings Accountancy Solutions, Stewart Home School, Sun Pacific Solar Electric Inc, Sunsweet Growers Inc, SVDP Management Inc, SYNCADD, SystemExec Co, Tallaght University Hospital, Tea Dating Advice, Inc, TeamstersCare, TeamViewer, TechSourceOne IT Solutions, TELACU College, TeleMessage, Tenable, Tenda AC6, TeslaMate, The Biosig Project libbiosig, The Computer Merchant (TCM), The Farmer’s Dog, The Smile Spa, TheSqua.re, TheTruthSpy, Togolese Republic Government, Tomb Multimedia Productions, Town of Vienna, VA, TP-Link routers, TransUnion, Trinity News, True World Group LLC, Tucows, Twin Cities Pain Clinic, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, UI Community HomeCare, Umeå University, United Domestic Workers of America (UDW), Universal Group For Engineering and Consulting, University of Iowa Health Care, University of Southeastern Philippines, University of the Philippines Tacloban College, US Homeland Security, Uzbekistan Airways, Van Hook Dental Studio, Vanderpool Construction, Venice Biennale, Venture Credit Union, Venus Protocol, VerifTools, Vistra Group, Vital Imaging Medical Diagnostic Centers, Volanno, Voltus GmbH, WaitWhatWeb, Washington Gastroenterology, water utilities across Europe, Waterford Surgical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Wealthsimple, Weathercraft Companies, Welcome Dentistry, West Chester Township, OH, West Texas Oral Facial Surgery, WestJet, WhatsApp, Whitepages, Wier Boerner Allin, Wine Works Australia, WinRAR, Woodlawn Hospital, WordPress Doccure theme, WordPress Inspiro theme, WordPress Paid Memberships plugin, Workday, Workiva, Wyong Rugby League Club, Xerox, Xperthair, XWiki Blog, YES24, Zeelab, Ziegler-Design, Zions Bancorporation, NA, Zizzl LLC, Zoom, and Zscaler have reported hacking or compromises this month.

Copilot, Google search, Microsoft Teams, Nintendo store (blame Silksong), Office.com, PlayStation store (blame Silksong), Starlink, Steam (blame Silksong), X, Xbox store (blame Silksong), and YouTube have suffered from outages this month.

Internet access throughout Gotland, India, Iraq, Pakistan, Starlink, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen has been blocked our down for extended periods.

Last months updates broke AutoCAD, Enterprise updates for Windows, Firefox, SAP, solid state drives (SSDs) from various vendors (then fixed it without telling anyone), streaming, and Windows Recovery & Reset options.

Yes, EMF is bad for you. You knew that. It’s also really bad for your children.

Epochalypse is closer than you think.

Microsoft Word is now saving your documents in the cloud by default. Apple has removed native encryption (Advanced Data Protection (ADP)) from devices in the UK while reports repeatedly claim otherwise. License plate reader company Flock Safety is teaming up with Nexar to access your dashcam video (and everyone else’s).

The absurd:

PayPal will no longer allow you to purchase Steam games in many native currencies. “Science” has decided that “science” is best served by lying to the public. The unforeseen side-effects of gatekeeping the Internet. The UK has found a novel way of saving water during their current drought: delete your emails!

Now for the good news:

FFmpeg now offers AV1 encoding.

Chromium manifest V2 is now disabled everywhere in the Chrome browser. This means that all fully featured ad-blocking (and security extensions) will no longer work. Switch to Brave. Need help? Call me.tel:+1-209-565-1273

Let’s Get Busy

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

Patch Tuesday is pretty mild this month. The typical computer should see roughly 2.5 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released 44 updates to address 86 vulnerabilities in Azure Arc, Azure Windows Virtual Machine Agent, Capability Access Management Service (camsvc), Graphics Kernel, Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU), Microsoft Brokering File System, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Graphics Component, Microsoft High Performance Compute Pack (HPC), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Microsoft Office SharePoint, Microsoft Office Visio, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Virtual Hard Drive, SQL Server, Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, Windows BitLocker, Windows Bluetooth Service, Windows Connected Devices Platform Service, Windows Defender Firewall Service, Windows DWM, Windows Hyper-V, Windows Imaging Component, Windows Internet Information Services, Windows Kernel, Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS), Windows Management Services, Windows MapUrlToZone, Windows MultiPoint Services, Windows NTFS, Windows NTLM, Windows PowerShell, Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows SMB, Windows SMBv3 Client, Windows SPNEGO Extended Negotiation, Windows TCP/IP, Windows UI XAML Maps MapControlSettings, Windows UI XAML Phone DatePickerFlyout, Windows Win32K – GRFX, Xbox, and MSRT. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for iOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 18.6.2, iPadOS 17.7.10, macOS Sequoia 15.6.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.8, macOS Ventura 13.7.8, and watchOS 11.6.1. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

iOS 18.6.2 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

iPadOS 18.6.2 and 17.7.10 are security updates. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

watchOS 11.6.1 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

Google ChromeOS 139.0.7258.164, ChromeOS LTC 138.0.7204.255, and ChromeOS LTS 132.0.6834.242 are security updates. 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 release of macOS Sequoia (15.x) means that macOS Monterey (12.x) and older are no longer supported. If you can not install at least macOS Ventura (13) on your Mac then you should immediately remove your device from the Internet and use it offline only. It will no longer receive patches or updates and can now no longer be secured.

The now-current — and final — release of the Windows 10 (v22H2) is very large so will take a long time to download on slower connections. All non-LTS versions of Windows 10 other than v22H2 are now out of support, upgrade to v22H2 now. If you aren’t sure whether you are using LTS, you aren’t. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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.

The now-current release of the Windows 11 (v24H2) is very large so will take a long time to download on slower connections. Windows 11 pushes you to get the latest Windows 11 release every 12 months and only supports any consumer builds for 24 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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 11 is now stable and can be upgraded to if your hardware supports it. If not, switch to Linux (Mint is nice) or replace your computer.

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. This includes “free” applications like Avast, OpenOffice, and games you do not actually play.

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 a SaferPC Subscription and we will install updates 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.

AMD Adrenalin 25.9.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.amd.com/en/support

BullZip PDF Printer 2025.1.0.2985 adds ARM support and updates libraries. This is a security update.
https://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php#download

Crucial Storage Executive 11.08 is a security update.
https://www.crucial.com/support/storage-executive

Intel Driver and Support Assistant 25.4.36.6 improves hardware detection. This is not a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

UniFi Network Server 9.4.19 is a security update.
https://www.ui.com/download/releases/network-server

VIISAN OfficeCam 7.2.12 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.viisan.com/en/download/type1.html

Browser Updates

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

Brave 1.82.165 is a security update.
https://brave.com/

Firefox 142.0.1 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

Google Chrome 140.0.7339.80 is a security update.
https://www.google.com/chrome/

Microsoft Edge 140.0.3485.54 is a security update.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/business/download

Vivaldi 7.5.3735.66 is a security update.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

DavMail Gateway 6.4.0 resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://davmail.sourceforge.net/

Spark 3.25.2.115680 resolves several bugs and improves the user interface. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Spark (macOS) 3.25.2.115679 resolves several bugs and improves the user interface. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Thunderbird 142.0.0 is a security update.
https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/

Internet Updates

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

AnyDesk 9.6.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

AnyDesk (macOS) 9.5.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

Discord September 3, 2025 resolves over a hundred bugs and vastly improves server capabilities and performance. This is not a security update.
https://discord.com/download

Dropbox 231.4.5770 resolves an installation bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.dropbox.com/

FileZilla Server 1.11.0 adds optional pattern matching and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://filezilla-project.org/

Google Drive 114.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drive.google.com/start

MeshCentral 1.1.49 resolves a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://meshcentral.com/info/downloads.html

Nextcloud Server 31.0.8 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Nmap 7.98 is a security update.
https://nmap.org/

Pocketnet-GUI 0.9.129 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://pocketnet.app/

Rclone 1.71.0 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://rclone.org/

Signal 7.69.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/download/windows/

Signal (Android) 7.54.1 improves scrolling performance. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/android/apk/

Syncthing 2.0.8 is the eighth bugfix release for v2 with dozens of changes and improvements. This is not a security update.
https://syncthing.net/

Telegram 6.1.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://telegram.org/

Zoom 6.5.12.14128 doesn’t provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://zoom.us/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

3tene 4.0.21 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://en.3tene.com/

Bitwig Studio 5.3.13 adds support and fixes for new controllers and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.bitwig.com/download/

Grayjay 336 resolves several bugs and improves controls. This should be treated as a security update.
https://grayjay.app/index.html

KaraFun Player 3.9.0 resolves several bugs and improves the user interface. This is not a security update.
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-windows/

Plex Desktop 1.110.0.351 is a security update.
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app

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

Minecraft Server (Bedrock) 1.21.102.1 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/bedrock

Nintendo Switch 20.4.0 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22525/kw/system%20updates/p/989

PS5 2025.902 improves performance and stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5/system-software/

SteamOS SteamDeck Update 2025.09.04 is a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/

Office Updates

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

Adobe 3D Substance Modeler 1.22.4 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-modeler/apsb25-92.html

Adobe Acrobat 25.001.20693, 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, and 20.005.30791 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb25-85.html

Adobe After Effects 25.4 and 24.6.8 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb25-86.html

Adobe ColdFusion 2025.4, 2023.16, and 2021.22 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb25-93.html

Adobe Commerce Hotfix for CVE-2025-54236 (applies to all *current* builds of Adobe Commerce) is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb25-88.html

Adobe Dreamweaver 21.6 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb25-91.html

Adobe Experience Manager 2025.9, 6.5 LTS SP1 (GRANITE-61551 Hotfix), 6.5.23 (GRANITE-61551 Hotfix) are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb25-90.html

Adobe Magento Open Source Hotfix for CVE-2025-54236 (applies to all *current* builds of Magento Open Source) is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb25-88.html

Adobe Premiere Pro 25.4 and 24.6.8 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_pro/apsb25-87.html

Adobe Substance 3D Viewer 0.25.2 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-viewer/apsb25-89.html

Calibre 8.10.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://calibre-ebook.com/

Ghostscript 10.06.0 is a security update.
https://www.ghostscript.com/releases/gsdnld.html

LibreOffice 25.2.6 resolves over 30 bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

LibreOffice Fresh 25.8.1 resolves nearly a hundred bugs. This is a security update. The “Fresh” line is beta software and should be avoided by most users for the stable “Still” branch.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Manager 25.8.19.2622 doesn’t provide a current change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.manager.io/

Nextcloud Desktop 3.17.1 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

PDF Candy Desktop 3.15 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://pdfcandy.com/

PDF-XChange Editor 10.7.2.400 resolves dozens of bugs and adds new user interface options and documents controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor

Operating System Updates

These are for specific Linux flavors and alternative operating systems and, sadly, are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

ChromeOS 139.0.7258.164 is a security update.
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/search/label/Stable%20updates+ChromeOS

ChromeOS LTC 138.0.7204.255 is a security update.
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/search/label/Stable%20updates+ChromeOS

ChromeOS LTS 132.0.6834.242 is a security update.
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/search/label/Stable%20updates+ChromeOS

iOS 18.6.2 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204204

iPadOS 18.6.2 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204204

Linux Mint 22.2 is a security update.
https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

macOS 15.6.1 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201541

Tails 6.19 is a security update.
https://tails.net/install/download/index.en.html

watchOS 11.6.1 is a security update.
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204641

Security Software Updates

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

.NET Runtime 9.0.9 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet

FRST 2025.8.22 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/dl/82/

Hashcat 7.1.2 resolves several bugs and adds dozens of new modes and features. This is not a security update.
http://hashcat.net/hashcat/#downloadlatest

HTTP Toolkit 1.22.1 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://httptoolkit.tech/

RogueKiller 16.3.0 adds disk monitoring and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/download/roguekiller/

Stinger 13.0.0.455 improves detections.
https://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx

uBlock Origin 1.66.2 resolves several bugs and improves defaults. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/releases/latest

Velociraptor 0.75 adds multiselect, tagging, improved keyboard navigation and controls, optional compression, “continue” support, improves server permissions, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/Velocidex/velociraptor/releases/latest

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

SnagIt 25.3.1 resolves several bugs and improves keyboard navigation. This is not a security update.
https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 13.0.4.7 adds support for new encodings and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

FFmpeg 20250909 adds support for new hardware, encoding and decoding profiles, improves performance and additional filters. This is not a security update.
https://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg.html

HandBrake 1.10.2 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://handbrake.fr/

StreamFab 6.2.5.3 improves compatibility and resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/downloader-new.htm

UniFab 3.0.2.7 adds support for newer hardware, improves logic and performance, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/unifab.htm

Education updates

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

e-Sword 14.5, updates libraries, resolves several bugs, and improves user interface. This is not a security update.
https://www.e-sword.net/

Zotero 7.0.24 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.zotero.org/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

1Password 8.11.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

Agent Ransack 2022.3530 updates libraries, resolves several bugs, and now splits the search library into a separate download in order to avoid false antivirus detections. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/agentransack/download/

Beyond Compare 5.1.5.31310 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download

Bitwarden 2025.8.3 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://bitwarden.com/

CCleaner 6.39.11548 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ccleaner.com/

DesktopOK 11.98 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

dnGrep 4.5.66.0 updates libraries and translations. This is a security update.
https://dngrep.github.io/

Everything Toolbar 2.0.4 updates installer to let you switch between launcher and deskband behavior. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/stnkl/EverythingToolbar/

FileLocator Pro 2022.3530 updates libraries, resolves several bugs, and now splits the search library into a separate download in order to avoid false antivirus detections. This is not a security update.
https://www.mythicsoft.com/filelocatorpro/download

Fing 3.9.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.fing.com/products/fing-desktop-download-windows

GoodSync 12.9.8 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.goodsync.com/

HWMonitor 1.59 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

Kingston SSD Manager 1.5.5.7 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.kingston.com/us/support/technical/ssdmanager

LessMSI 2.8.1 resolves a language bug. This is not a security update.
https://lessmsi.activescott.com/

ManageWirelessNetworks 1.17 adds ability to set language encoding for exports. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/manage_wireless_networks.html

MPAM 1.435.674.0 updates detections. This is not a security update.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wdsi/defenderupdates

osquery 5.19.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://osquery.io/downloads

PointerStick 6.79 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/PointerStick

PowerToys 0.94.0 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is a security update.
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/latest

PSAppDeploy 4.1.5 improves diagnostics and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://psappdeploytoolkit.com/

Remotly 1.34.1 expands connectivity options, improves hardware support, and resolves over a dozen bugs.
https://remotly.com/

SpaceSniffer 2.0.3.12 adds high-DPI support, Unicode support, CLI improvements, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/

Ventoy 1.1.07 resolves a compatibility bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

WizTree 4.27 adds QuickLook and Seer support, improves filtering syntax, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.diskanalyzer.com/

ZoomText 2025 2025.2508.35.400 improves performance, multi-monitor controls, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/ZoomText

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Android Studio 2025.1.3.7 resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://developer.android.com/studio

GDevelop 5.5.239 adds a training course, GPT-5 integration, new controls and several bugs fixes. This is not a security update.
https://gdevelop.io/download

GitHub includefragment 6.4.1 improves content-type detection. This is not a security update.
https://github.github.io/include-fragment-element/

Go 1.25.1 is a security update.
https://go.dev/

Inno Setup 6.5.1 adds threading support for downloads to improve responsiveness and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Node.js 20.19.5 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 22.19.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 24.7.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Python 3.13.7 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.python.org/downloads/macos/

Visual Studio Code 1.103.2 adds GPT-5 support and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/

WinMerge 2.16.50.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://winmerge.org/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 7.2.0 improves performance resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Web Package Updates

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

Adminer 5.4.0 resolves several bugs and adds new display, selection and export options. This is not a security update.
https://www.adminer.org/en/

Joomla 5.3.3 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

SpamAssassin 4.0.2 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://spamassassin.apache.org/downloads.cgi

Duplicator 1.5.13.2 resolves a script bug. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/#developers

Email Log 2.61 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/email-log/

Postie 1.9.72 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/postie/

WordPress Importer 0.9.0 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-importer/

WP Add Custom CSS 1.2.1 resolves a couple bugs and improves compatibility. This should be treated as a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2025-03-11

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday for March, 2025.

It’s as safe as it’s going to be to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 or macOS 15/Sequoia.

If your Windows 10 (or older) computer can not be upgraded to Windows 11, or if you used a registry or installation bypass to install an older version of Windows 11 on it that is no longer supported, then it’s time for you to start looking for a replacement computer. Actually, the time was 6 weeks ago. Pickin’s are thin right now. 🙁

There were 575+ major hacks, and over 300 application updates this month. Even so, it’s a relatively minor month, with about 2.5 GB of updates for most users.

This Month in Technology

1inch, 1X Internet, 365labs, Access2Jobs, 49,000 Access Management Systems AMS), ACDC Express, Acqua Development, ACTi Corporation, Adrenalina, Adval Tech, Advantage Home Construction Insurance, Aeonsparx, AJ Taylor Electrical Contractors, Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, Albion Online, Alf DaFrè, All4Labels, Allied Tenesis, AllTrust, Allworx, Ally Financial, Almost Famous Clothing, Amalgamated Sugar, Amerman Ginder, an American political action committee (PAC), Andover Family Medicine, Android, Angel One, Anne Arundel County, Apache Atlas, Apache EventMesh, Apache Ignite, Apache Pinot, Apache Tomcat, ¡appa!, Apparel Group, Apple Safari, Archie Cochrane Ford, Arcusin, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Artistic Family Dental, Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, Aspire Rural Health System, Aurora Boardworks, Aurora Public Schools, Australian National University, Autodesk Navisworks, Autohaus Kießling, Autoschade Pippel, Avery Products Corporation, Aya Healthcare, Azamara Cruises, Baltimore Country Club, Bangladesh Navy, Bank of America, Barhite & Holzinger Inc, Bassford Remele PA, Bay Cove Human Services, Belgium State Security Service (VSSE), Bell Ambulance, BeniPlus, Benjamin Consulting Services, Benton Police Department, Berg Engineering Consultants, Berkeley Research Group, Best Collateral, Bethany Lutheran Church, Better Auth, BH Aircraft Company, Biagi Bros, Inc, Bikur Rofeh, Birch Medical LLC, Birdsall Muller LLC, Bis Industries, Black Basta ransomware gang, Black Star, BluAgent Technologies, Blue & Co, Blue Planet, Blue Shield of California, Bosowa Berlian Motor, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, British Virgin Islands London Office, Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court, Bulldog Oilfield Services, Bulverde Glass, Burdick Painting, Burlington Hydro, Bybit, Cache Valley ENT, Cafe Zupas, Callico Distributors, Cardiology of Virginia, Carolina Arthritis Associates, Carruth Compliance Consulting, Castle Rock Construction, CCL Products India, CCT Technologies, CDS in Texas, Central District Health Department, Central New York Cardiology, Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics, Charleston Area Medical Center, Chicago Doorways, Chicago Public Schools, Chimu Agropecuaria, Ciba Cobertura Medica, City of McKinney, City Of Roseburg, City of Tarrant, City of Van, Turkey, City Plumbing & Electric Supply, Claris Vision Holdings, Clawson Honda, Cleveland Municipal Court, Cocospy, Color Dating, Colorado River Adventures, Columbus Division of Fire, Comercializadora S&E Perú, Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour, Community Care Alliance, Commvault Webserver, Compound Solutions, Connekted, Consultants in Pain Medicine, Convert Solar, Couri Insurance Agency, CPS Solutions, Craft CMS, Crayfish, Cricadda, Cronos Europa, Crossroads Trading Company, Cyncly Company, Dacas Argentina, Daniels Homes, Datavant Group, Delta Electronics CNCSoft-G2, Delta Electronics ISPSoft, Detroit PBS, Digital Technology Co, Dinizulu Law Group, DISA Global Solutions, Django, DocsGPT, DOGE, Donna G Rogers, CPA, Doxbin, DRClaims FL, Dynamic Closures, DZL, EAC Consulting, Edesur Dominicana, Edimax IC-7100 IP, El Corte Inglés, Elastic Kibana, Elite Advanced Laser Corporation, Endless Mountains Health Systems, Engikam, Erie Management Group, Essex County OB/GYN Associates, Euranova, Ewald Consulting, Executive Agenda, EzyLegal, F&V Capital Management, Fairhaven Shipyard Companies, FANTIN group, Fickling & Company, Fillmore County Hospital, Financial Services of America, Finastra, Finck Cigar, First Defense Fire Protection, First Federal Savings & Loan, Flat Earth Sun, Moon and Zodiac App, Flightsim Studio, FlowiseAI, Fort St. John, Fortinet FortiWeb, Franklin County, Friendship House, FTECH R&D, G&M Direct Hire, G&S Electric LLC, Gala Tech, Garantex, Genea, Georgian Government, GitLab, Goldstein Law Group, Google Chrome, Google Chrome extension platform, Government of Brazil, Government of Pakistan, Grafitec, Greencastle-Antrim Senior High School, Greenwood Village South, Gregory & Appel Insurance, Grubhub, Grupo Baston Aerossol, GS Retail, Haggin Oaks Golf, Hall Law Group, Hammond Trucking & Excavation, Hancock Public School, Hanson Cold Storage, Hatolna, HCRG Care Group, HealthRev Partners, LLC, Heartland Health Center, Help Me Grow Yolo, Heritage South Credit Union, Hewlett Packard, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hickory Law, Hillcrest Convalescent Center, Inc, Hipshipper, Hirsch Enterphone MESH, Hisingstads Bleck, Holiday Comfort Inn, Hollandia Dairy, Home Assistant, HomeTeamNS, Houston Symphony, HP LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw, Humboldt Independent Practice Association, iCloud, Indian Ministry of Culture, INDIC Electronics, Indonesian Firefighting Services, Infini, InfoReach, Inland Empire Distribution Systems, Innovative Renal Care, Insight Partners, Insyst GmbH, Interjet, INTERLINK Health Services, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), 86,000 Internet of Things devices, InternetWay, Inversiones Clinica Del Meta, InvestHK, Investing.com, IRS, Island Realty, IT-IQ Botswana, Italian Government, iTP Partners, Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS), Ivanti Endpoint Manager, Ivanti Policy Secure (IPS), Ivanti Secure Access Client (ISAC), Jaguar Land Rover, Jaime Schwartz MD, Jefferson Elementary School District, Jerue Companies, Jewish Child Care Association of New York, Jildor Shoes, Johnson’s Nursery, JP Express, Juniper Networks Session Smart Router (SSR) devices, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, Kendall Auto Group, Kensington Glass Arts, Keystone Pacific Property Management, Kings River Union Elementary, Klesk Metal Stamping, Krisala Developer, Krispy Kreme, Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard, Kuwaiti Government, Kyocera International, Inc, La Unión, Label Studio, LandAirSea, LANIT, Laravel, Las Cruces, Laurens School District 56, Law Diary, Leadership Strategies, Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry, Leantime, Leeds United, Legacy Professionals, Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake, Lexmark, Lietvaris, Ligentia, LINKGROUP, LINTEC & LINNHOFF Holdings, Linux Kernel, Lost & Found, Loyola University Maryland, LRT, Lucee, Lucent Health Solutions, Lumen Technologies, Luminus Management, M-1 Toolworks, Mac Jee, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Magnolia Manor, Mainline Information Systems, Makai, Manning Publications, Mars Hydro, Martin Energy Group Services, Matagorda County, Medefer, Medusind, Inc, Meet and Chill, Memorial Hospital and Manor, MercadoLibre, Mercury Paper Inc, Mercy Supply, Merkanti Bank, Meta E2 F, Metro Supply Chain Group, Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Sharepoint, Microsoft Windows Debugger, Microsoft Windows Installer Service, Microsoft Windows KDC Proxy, Microsoft’s partner website, Minaris Medical America, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia, Ministry of Defence, India, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Ministry of Health of Palau, Minnesota Exteriors, Minnesota Orthodontics, Mission, Texas, Missouri Department of Conservation, MITRE Caldera, MNJ Technologies Direct, Monroe Transportation Services, Moodle, Mosley Glick O’Brien, MOVITOOLS MotionStudio, Moxa PT Switches, MTN Group, Muller Insurance, Mundelein Park & Recreation District, My New Jersey Dentist, mySCADA, Naphix, Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club, NASCAR, National AirVibrator, National Presto Industries, Navien, NBA, Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing, Nebraska Irrigation, Nelson & Townsend, CPA’s, Neopoly, Netcom-World, New Era Enterprises, Inc, New Era Life Insurance Companies, Newton & Associates, Next TI, NHS Tayside, NI DAQExpress, Nichino Ryokka Co, NioCorp Developments Ltd, Nippon Steel, Niva Bupa, North American Fire Hose, Northern Management, NorthWest Arkansas Community College, Novi Community School District, NTT Communications Corporation, Numotion, Nuna Baby Essentials, NVIDIA Container Toolkit, NVW Newco, LLC, Oberlin Cable Co-op, Obex Medical, Omni United, Ondunova, Openreso, OpenSSH, Orange Group Romania, Ottawa Family Physicians, Oxidized Web, PACE, Pacific Honda Company, Pacific Rehabilitation Centers, Paddington Bear, PAN-OS firewalls, Paragon Partition Manager, Parallels Desktop, Paratus, Park Place Pediatric Dentistry, payapps.com, Paysera, PDF-XChange Editor, Pebble, Pedensia Graphics Distribution, Penn-Harris-Madison, Perrin Performance, Persante Health Care, Pervedant, Peter Glenn Ski Sport, Petstop, Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Polish Space Agency (POLSA), Portland Schools, PostgreSQL, PostHog ClickHouse, Pound Road Medical Centre, Power Pages, PPS Services Group, Praxis Eins, Precision Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Primary Health-SMMPP & U.S. HEALTHWORKS-SMMPP, Princeton Hydro, PS, Pump.fun X account, QBurst, Quality Home Health Care, Radco Industries, Rainbow District School Board, Ray Fogg Corporate Properties, Raymond Lifestyle, Raymond Limited, RCDPRO, Reading Cooperative Bank, Reddit, Regency Media, Rennes University, Renton School District, Restorix Health, RFA Decor, Riverdale Country School, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, a prominent Riyadh-based real estate and construction firm, RJ IT Solutions, ROCK SOLID Stabilization & Reclamation, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Rowe Tactical, Rubrik, Ruby on Rails, RxSight, RZD, S3-Proxy, Safe-Strap Company, Saracen Properties, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Schmiedetechnik Plettenberg GmbH & Co, SCLARC, Scott County, Iowa, Scottish Qualifications Authority, Seabank Group, Semyonishna, Shetland Islands Council, Shields Facilities Maintenance, Shinn Fu Company of America, Siegel Group, Signal, SimonMed Imaging, Sittab, SMC Corporation of America, Soco Systems, Solar Data Systems, SolarWinds, Somnia, SonicWall firewalls, Sorare, Sorbonne University, South African Weather Service, SPEED Co, Spring Management OK, LLC, Spyic, Spyzie, SSK Plastic Surgery, St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System, Star Solution Services, State Bar of Texas, Stateside Seattle, Sterling BMW, Storenvy, Story Environmental, Stram Center for Integrative Medicine, StubHub, Sublette County, WY, Summit Home Health, Sunflower Medical Group, PA, Sunnking Sustainable Solutions, SushiCo, Synelixis Solutions, System Pavers, T J Machine & Tool, T-Mobile, TensorFlow, Thai Metal Aluminium, The Agency, The Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, The Northwestern Illinois Association, The Pension Specialist, The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, The Siegel Group, The Smeg Group, The Townsley Law Firm, Therma Seal Insulation Systems, Thong Sia, Thornton Engineering, Tie Down Engineering, TikTok, Title 9 Sports, Inc, TOT Mobile, Town Counsel Law & Litigation, TP-Link routers, Transak, Transkid, Trident Maritime Systems LLC, Trimble SketchUp, Tugwell Pump & Supply, Turning Point of Central California, UFCW Local 135, Unimicron, United Community Health Center, US Coast Guard, US Dept Of Defense, US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Utsunomiya Central Clinic, Vector Engineering, VectraRx Mail Pharmacy Services, Vela Server, Vermeer Mexico, Versant Technologies, Via Credit Union, Vicky Foods, Virginia Attorney General’s office, Vičiūnai Group, VMware ESX, Volt, Vue, Wayne County, Michigan, WDNA, Webex for BroadWorks, Weed Man Canada, Wendy Wu Tours, Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics, Wilkinson Rogers, Williamsburg-James City Schools, Window World of Raleigh, WJCC Public Schools, Woman’s Athletic Club of Chicago, WordPress Chaty Pro plugin, WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor plugin, WordPress Jupiter X Core plugin, Workforce Group, Wylie Steel Fabricators, Xactus, Xen hypervisor, Xerox VersaLink C7025, XWiki, Yahoo, Yorke & Curtis, YouTube, Zacks Investment Research, Zimbra, ZITADEL, zkLend, and Zurich Insurance have reported hacking or compromises this month.

Flight Radar 24,Mastercard, Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, X/Twitter, and ZServers/XHost (yay!) have suffered from outages this month.

Last months updates broke AutoCAD 2022, Classic Outlook (again), Microsoft 365, Outlook Drag & Drop, Windows 11 SSH, and Windows Server 2025. Microsoft did release an out-of-cycle BIOS update to fix crash bugs in ASUS devices that has persisted since October.

In other news…

Apple’s AI sucks at transcription. And they’ve disabled end-to-end encryption for users in the UK.

Microsoft is never going to give up trying to get your files into OneDrive so they can use them to feed their AI. After this, their next step will be to “accidentally” turn it on in a month or two then apologize for it later. “Oops.” Microsoft has announced they’re killing off Skype in only a couple months. An ad-supported version of Microsoft Office/365 is currently in beta.

Microsoft accounts are being targeted by an insane “password spraying” attack over the last month or so. Due to the way their authentication works, where all it takes is your email address to send you an email or text with a passcode to log you in, it’s resulting in hundreds or even thousands of messages to Microsoft account holders with these one time pin numbers.

As Microsoft launches their new 24/7 screen capture and content collection service, Recall, they are removing the Location History feature in Windows.

Many websites are now “fingerprinting” your browser to uniquely identify “you” – and the net effect is that it actually allows malicious actors to impersonate you really well.

ReliaQuest has released information about how a “tsunami of phishing messages” followed by a massive deluge of spam in order to allow hackers the cover they needed to hijack their network. It’s a great birds-eye view of how this kind of thing works. The lesson here: Don’t simply ignore a massive uptick in phishing messages or spam.

A series of vulnerabilities exist in undocumented functions in the Espressif bluetooth chips used in over a billion devices.

YouTubers are being targeted with threats of copyright strikes if they don’t spread malware. And you thought the content was bad already.

Now for the good news:

The EFF has released a tool to detect cellular spying.

Let’s Get Busy

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

Patch Tuesday is relatively minor this month. The typical computer should see roughly 2.5 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released 39 updates to address 72 vulnerabilities in .NET, ASP.NET Core & Visual Studio, Azure Agent Installer, Azure Arc, Azure CLI, Azure PromptFlow, Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Local Security Authority Server (lsasrv), Microsoft Management Console, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Access, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Streaming Service, Microsoft Windows, Remote Desktop Client, Synaptics, Inc., Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Windows Common Log File System Driver, Windows Cross Device Service, Windows DNS Server, Windows exFAT File System, Windows Fast FAT Driver, Windows File Explorer, Windows Hyper-V, Windows Kernel Memory, Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers, Windows MapUrlToZone, Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW), Windows NTFS, Windows NTLM, Windows Remote Desktop Services, Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows Subsystem for Linux, Windows Telephony Server, Windows USB Video Driver, Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem, and MSRT. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Apple released updates for iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, Safari 18.3.1, tvOS 18.3.1, and visionOS 2.3.2. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

iOS 18.3.2 are security updates. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

iPadOS 18.3.2 are security updates. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

tvOS 18.3.1 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

visionOS 2.3.2 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google ChromeOS 133.0.6943.146 and Google ChromeOS LTS 126.0.6478.265 and 132.0.6834.211 are security updates. 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 release of macOS Sequoia (15.x) means that macOS Monterey (12.x) and older are no longer supported. If you can not install at least macOS Ventura (13) on your Mac then you should immediately remove your device from the Internet and use it offline only. It will no longer receive patches or updates and can now no longer be secured.

The now-current — and final — release of the Windows 10 (v22H2) is very large so will take a long time to download on slower connections. All non-LTS versions of Windows 10 other than v22H2 are now out of support, upgrade to v22H2 now. If you aren’t sure whether you are using LTS, you aren’t. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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.

The now-current release of the Windows 11 (v24H2) is very large so will take a long time to download on slower connections. Windows 11 pushes you to get the latest Windows 11 release every 12 months and only supports any consumer builds for 24 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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 11 is now stable and can be upgraded to if your hardware supports it. If not, switch to Linux (Mint is nice) or replace your computer.

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. This includes “free” applications like Avast, OpenOffice, and games you do not actually play.

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 a SaferPC Subscription and we will install updates 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.

AMD Adrenalin 25.3.1 adds support for new hardware, feature and performance improvements, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.amd.com/en/support

Crucial Storage Executive 11.01 does not provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.crucial.com/support/storage-executive

Intel Driver and Support Assistant 25.1.9.6 is a security update.
https://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect

VIISAN OfficeCam 7.2.7.0 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.viisan.com/en/download/type1.html

Browser Updates

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

Brave 1.76.74 is a security update.
https://brave.com/

Google Chrome 134.0.6998.88 is a security update.
https://www.google.com/chrome/

Firefox 136.0.1 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

Firefox ESR 128.8.0 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/all/

Vivaldi 7.1.3570.60 is a security update.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

DavMail Gateway 6.3.0 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://davmail.sourceforge.net/

Spark 3.21.3.100475 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Spark (macOS) 3.21.3.100474 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Thunderbird 136.0.0 is a security update.
https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/

Internet Updates

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

AnyDesk 9.0.4 resolves several crash bugs. This is not a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

AnyDesk (macOS) 9.0.0 is a major update adding several new features and resolves compatibility and stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

curl 8.12.1 improves tests and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://curl.haxx.se/windows/

Dropbox 219.4.4463 resolves several stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dropbox.com/

FreeFileSync 14.2 resolves a crash bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

Google Drive 105.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://drive.google.com/start

Grocy Desktop 2.13.0 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/grocy/grocy-desktop

MeshCentral 1.1.42 resolves several bugs. Note that this version has conflicts with Windows 7 and 2008R2 so do not enable update on these platforms. This is not a security update.
https://meshcentral.com/info/downloads.html

Microsoft Teams 1.8.00.4966 enables AI by default, feature improvements and now consumes Skype links. Skype is dead. This is not a security update.
https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads

Nextcloud Server 31.0.0 updates libraries and resolves dozens of bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Npcap 1.81 adds several new features and performance improvements. This is not a security update.
https://nmap.org/npcap/

Rclone 1.69.1 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://rclone.org/

Signal 7.45.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/download/windows/

Signal (Android) 7.36.2 adds chat history migration support. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/android/apk/

Technitium DNS Server 13.4.3 improves reliability and performance. This is not a security update.
https://technitium.com/dns/

Telegram 5.12.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://telegram.org/

WinSCP 6.3.7 is a security update.
https://winscp.net/eng/index.php

Zoom 6.3.11.60501 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://zoom.us/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

3tene 4.0.15 improves clothing and other interactions. This is not a security update.
https://en.3tene.com/

Bitwig Studio 5.3.2 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.bitwig.com/download/

darktable 5.0.1 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.darktable.org/

Grayjay 285 improves sync and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://grayjay.app/index.html

iTunes 12.13.6.1 adds support for new iOS and iPadOS versions. This does not provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

KaraFun Player 3.5.3 improves offline mode and remote. This is not a security update.
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-windows/

Plex Desktop 1.108.1.307 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app

Plex Media Server 1.41.5.9522 improves ad detection feature, performance and resolves a bunch of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-media-server

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft Server (Bedrock) 1.21.62.01 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/bedrock

PS5 2025.225 improves performance and stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5/system-software/

Steam 2025.03.10 resolves several bugs and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110

SteamOS SteamDeck Update 2025.03.04 is a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/

Office Updates

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

Adobe Illustrator 28.7.5 and 29.3 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb25-17.html

Adobe InDesign 19.5.3 and 20.2 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25-19.html

Adobe Reader DC 25.001.20432, 24.001.30235 and 20.005.30763 are security updates.
https://get.adobe.com/reader

Adobe Substance 3D Designer 14.1.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_designer/apsb25-22.html

Adobe Substance 3D Modeler 1.20.10 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-modeler/apsb25-21.html

Adobe Substance 3D Painter 11.0 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_painter/apsb25-18.html

Adobe Substance 3D Sampler 5.0 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-sampler/apsb25-16.html

Aronium 1.45 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://aronium.com/

Artweaver 8.0.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.artweaver.de/

Audacity 3.7.2 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.audacityteam.org/download/

Calibre 7.26.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://calibre-ebook.com/

Columns++ 1.2 improves parsing and adds additional escapes and search options. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/Coises/ColumnsPlusPlus

Kdenlive 24.12.3 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://kdenlive.org/

Kindle for PC 2.7.70978 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.amazon.com/kindleforpc

LibreOffice 24.8.5 resolves over 60 bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

LibreOffice Fresh 25.2.1 resolves over 75 bugs. This is a security update. The “Fresh” line is beta software and should be avoided in favor of the standard release.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Manager 25.3.11.2151 improves inventory feature. This is not a security update.
https://www.manager.io/

Nextcloud Desktop 3.16.0 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

Notepad++ 8.7.8 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Paint.net 5.1.5 adds JPEG XL support, updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.getpaint.net/

PDF-XChange Editor 10.5.2.395 is a security update.
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor

Operating System Updates

These are for specific Linux flavors and alternative operating systems and, sadly, are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Tails 6.13 is a security update.
https://tails.net/install/download/index.en.html

Security Software Updates

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

IISCrypto 4.0.18 adds support for Windows Server 2025, improved logging, controls, profiles and resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto/Download

JShelter 0.20 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://jshelter.org/install/

KeePass 2.58 improves cosmetics, controls and adds several new import and export capabilities. This is not a security update.
https://keepass.info/

MalwareBytes Desktop Security 5.2.7.167 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/

OnionShare 2.6.3 updates libraries, resolves several bugs, improves compatibility, and log capability. This is not a security update.
https://onionshare.org/

OpenSSL 3.4.1 is a security update.
https://slproweb.com/products/Win32OpenSSL.html

ProtonVPN 3.5.3 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/ProtonVPN/win-app/releases/latest

RogueKiller 16.1.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/download/roguekiller/

Stinger 13.0.0.300 adds new detections. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Open Broadcaster Software 31.0.2 resolves several crash and stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://obsproject.com/

SnagIt 25.0.0 updates libraries, adds “step capture”, smart redaction, removal of background noise and customizable sharing. Unfortunately, it also now attempts to install SQL Server Compact Edition which has been unsupported for over three years with outstanding security vulnerabilities. It also introduced a crash bug when exporting to PNG format. This is a security update. Kinda sad isn’t it: Fix a few vulnerabilities and intentionally add even more? Sigh.
https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

Converter Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

DVDFab 13.0.3.7 adds support for new hardware and improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

HandBrake 1.9.2 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://handbrake.fr/

StreamFab 6.2.2.5 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/downloader-new.htm

UniFab 3.0.1.0 resolves several bugs and adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/unifab.htm

Education updates

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

Zotero 7.0.13 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.zotero.org/

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

1Password 8.10.64 resolves several bugs and improves default behaviors. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

balenaEtcher 2.1.0 adds support for new platforms and ability to disable analytics. This is not a security update.
https://etcher.balena.io/

Beyond Compare 5.0.6.30713 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download

BgInfo 4.33 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/bginfo

Bitwarden 2025.2.1 improves user interface and adds 2FA for unrecognized devices. This is not a security update.
https://bitwarden.com/

Carbonite 6.5.1 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://account.carbonite.com/

CCleaner 6.33.11465 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ccleaner.com/

DesktopOK 11.63 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

dnGrep 4.4.2.0 resolves several bugs and improves console support. This is not a security update.
https://dngrep.github.io/

ESEDatabaseView 1.77 improves database reading. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ese_database_view.html

Fing 3.8.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.fing.com/products/fing-desktop-download-windows

GoodSync 12.8.5 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.goodsync.com/

grepWin 2.1.8 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/stefankueng/grepWin/releases/latest

GSmartControl 2.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://gsmartcontrol.shaduri.dev/

Homedale 2.18 adds Thai language support. This is not a security update.
https://www.the-sz.com/products/homedale/

HWiNFO 8.22 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.hwinfo.com/download/

IsMyHdOK 4.21 improves hardware detection and compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/IsMyHdOK

LessMSI 2.7.0 adds several new translations. This is not a security update.
https://lessmsi.activescott.com/

MultiMonitorTool 2.20 adds scaling capabilities. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/multi_monitor_tool.html

NTLite 2025.03.10344 improves component selection and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

OSForensics 11.1.1003 improves triage, hash sets, and other improvements. This is not a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

osquery 5.16.0 resolves a couple bugs and improves python, deb and rpm package support. This is not a security update.
https://osquery.io/downloads

PowerToys 0.89.0 adds transcoding to advanced paste, improves stability and resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/latest

PSAppDeploy 4.0.6 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://psappdeploytoolkit.com/

RoboForm 9.6.5 removes Security Center from installed app and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.roboform.com/

Starwind V2V Converter 9.623 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-v2v-converter

TeamViewer 15.63.5 resolves several bugs and improves logging. This is not a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

Ventoy 1.1.05 improves compatibility and resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

WinGet 1.10.340 improves stability. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases/latest

WinRAR 7.10 resolves over a dozen bugs and improves MOTW propagation. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.rarlab.com/

WizFile 3.11 improves threading, user interface and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://antibody-software.com/wizfile/

WizTree 4.25 improves CSV import and export and resolves a 32-bit compatibility bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.diskanalyzer.com/

XnConvert 1.104.0 adds command line file and list options. This is not a security update.
https://www.xnview.com/en/xnconvert/

ZoomText 2025.2502.63.400 adds ARM64 support and live text view. This is not a security update.
https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/ZoomText

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

.NET Runtime 9.0.3 is a security update.
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet

Android Studio 2024.3.1.13 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://developer.android.com/studio

GDevelop 5.5.226 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://gdevelop.io/download

GitHub Desktop 3.4.18 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://desktop.github.com/

Go 1.24.1 is a security update.
https://go.dev/

Godot 4.4 adds dozens of new features and improvements. This is not a security update.
https://godotengine.org/

Inno Setup 6.4.1 improves autocompletion and tooltips, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.jrsoftware.org/isdl.php

Microsoft Visual C++ 2022 Redistributable 14.42.34438.0 is a security update.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist

Node.js 18.20.7 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 23.9.0 updates dependencies and resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Rustup 1.28.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.rust-lang.org/

SQLite 3.49.1 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Visual Studio Code 1.98.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/

Web Package Updates

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

Adminer 5.0.4 resolves dozens of bugs and improves various language integrations. This is not a security update.
https://www.adminer.org/en/

Grocy 4.4.2 improves Open Food Facts integration and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/grocy/grocy

HumHub 1.17.1 improves registration controls and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.humhub.com/en

Joomla 4.4.12 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

Joomla 5.2.5 is a security update.
https://www.joomla.org/

Piwigo 15.4.0 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://piwigo.org/

bbPress 2.6.12 is a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bbpress/

Conditional Widgets 3.3 updates documentation and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/conditional-widgets/

Contact Form 7 6.0.5 resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/contact-form-7/

Duplicator 1.5.12 improves compatibility and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/#developers

Redirection 5.5.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/redirection/

Sucuri Security 1.9.9 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/sucuri-scanner/

WP Cerber Security 9.6.7.3 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://wpcerber.com/

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

Regards,

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

Updates 2025-02-11

Happy Valentines, Folks!

Today is Patch Tuesday for February, 2025.

It’s as safe as it’s going to be to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 or macOS 15/Sequoia.

If your Windows 10 (or older) computer can not be upgraded to Windows 11, or if you used a registry or installation bypass to install an older version of Windows 11 on it that is no longer supported, then it’s time for you to start looking for a replacement computer. Actually, that time was about 5 weeks ago. Pickin’s are thin right now. 🙁

There were 275+ major hacks, and over 640 application updates this month. It shouldn’t be that bad though, with about 3.5 GB of updates for most users.

This Month in Technology

1win, 9Lives, Addison Northwest School District, Adobe Photoshop, Adopt Me Trading Values, an airline travel integration service, Allegheny Health Network, Alltours, Alpine iLX-507, Alpine IVI, AMD CPUs, American National Insurance Company, Android, AngelSense, Aoki Holdings, Apex Custom Software, Apple Core Media, Apple CPUs, Apple iPad, Apple iPhone, Apple macOS, Apple WebKit, Aprendamos Intervention Team, Arab Civil Aviation Organization, Arlington Westend Dental, Ascension Health, Asheville Eye Associates, AT&T, Autel MaxiCharger, AuthoraCare Collective, Automotive Grade Linux, Avery Products Corporation, AVTECH cameras, Bank Central Asia, Bankers Cooperative Group, Bayhealth Medical Center, BCP Council, Behavioral Health Resources, Benefits Management Group, Berman & Rabin, PA, Big Cheese Studio, Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited, Bitbucket Server, Blacon High School, Cabrillo College, Cacti, Canon imageCLASS MF656Cdw, Casio UK, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, ChargePoint EV charger, ChargePoint HomeFlex, Chicago Department of Public Health, Christian Community Aid, Circle K, Cisco, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), City of Hayward, City of McKinney, City of Tarrant, City of Ulster, Cityworks, ClamAV, ClearML, Cleo, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Communicare, Community Health Center, Conduent, CR&R Incorporated, Cracked.io, Craft CMS, Crayfish, Crunchyroll, Daytrip, DeepSeek, Delaware Valley School District, Delta County Memorial Hospital District, Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinic, Django, DogWifTools, Doxbin, DragonNest, E-Benefit Solution, Econet Wireless, Endo Group, ENGlobal, Ethereum, FC Barcelona, FortiOS and FortiProxy, Fota Wildlife Park, Frame & Optic, Frederick Health, Garden of Life, LLC, GeoTools, GitHub Copilot, Globe Life, Google Chrome, Google Gemini AI, Google’s OAuth, Gravy Analytics, GrubHub, H&M, Hakko Corporation, Han Van Duong, MD, Hanover County Public Schools, Harmonyland, Harrison County Schools, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HCF Management, Heart Centre, HeatGames, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Hikari Seiko, Holdrege Memorial Homes, Hospital El Cruce, Hospital Sisters Health System, Huawei HG532 routers, Iannuzzi Manetta & Co, IMI plc, InterCon Construction, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative, IntraSystems, IPany VPN, Israel Police Systems, Ivanti Avalanche, Ivanti Endpoint Manager, Jefferson School District, Juniper VPN gateways, Kafene, Inc, Kenwood DMX958XR, Kenwood IVI, Kenya’s Business Registration Service, 12,000+ KerioControl firewalls, KraftCPAs, LandAirSea, Laravel Voyager, LCPtracker, Inc, Le Coq Sportif Columbia, Let’s Secure Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd, LifeBridge Health, Lightning AI, Logsign Unified SecOps, Lucent Health, Magento, Malaysia’s National Tuberculosis Registry, Marina Family Medical, Matagorda County, MedSave Health Insurance, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows Installer Service, 13,000 MikroTik routers, Mintty Sixel, Mission Bank, Mity, Inc, Mizuno USA, Mongoose, Moniepoint, Mortgage Investors Group, MSI, NASAMS, Nash County Public Schools, Netgear WiFi routers, New York Blood Center, NI Vision Builder, NoMachine, NorthBay Health, Nulled.to, OneBlood, OnePoint Patient Care, OpenAI ChatGPT, OpenMRS, Oppo, OrthoMinds, Otelier, OU Medicine, over 660,000 Rsync servers, Oxfam Hong Kong, O’Connor Corporation, Palo Alto firewalls, Parallels Desktop, PDF-XChange Editor, PFS Investments, Phemex, Philippines National Bureau of Investigation, Phoenix Contact CHARX SEC-3150, Planet Technology WGS-804HPT, PoinCampus, Portola Valley School District, PowerSchool Group LLC, Puroland, QNAP NAS, Ramona Unified School District, Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery, Regence BlueShield, Republic of Georgia, Rhode Island Health Information Exchange, River Region Cardiology, RM Group of Education, Rochester City School District, Salinas City Elementary School District, San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, Sanrio Entertainment, Sante PACS Server, Santee School District, SAP NetWeaver, Scholastic, Self Esteem Brands, LLC, Siemens Tecnomatix, SimpleHelp RMM, SkilloVilla, Smiths Group, SonicWall SMA1000, Sony IVI, Sony XAV-AX8500, South African Weather Service, Speedio, Spring River Mental Health & Wellness, Square Medical Group, Stark AeroSpace, Sterling Bank, Subaru’s Starlink service, SuperDraft, the Taliban, TalkTalk, Tata Technologies, TD Bank, TeamViewer, Telefónica, Tesla Wall Connector, Texas Health and Human Services, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, The O’farrell Charter School, The Reshaping and Nutritional Company LLC, Thermomix Recipe World Forum, Tokio Marine HCC, Tornillo Independent School District, Trump Hotels, Tycon Medical Systems, Ubiquiti charger, UEFI, UFCW Local 135, University Diagnostic Medical Imaging, University of Notre Dame, Upper Canada District School Board, Valio, Valley News Live, Veeam, VMware Avi Load Balancer, VSCode SSH Agent, W3 Total Cache, Wacom, Wavlink AC3000, Welhof, Westend Dental, Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools, WhoDB, Willow Pays, WinZip, Wolf Haldenstein, WOLFBOX EV charger, WOLFBOX Level 2 EV Charger, WordPress ASE Plugin, Ya-Moon, Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association, YesWiki, York Region District School Board, Young Consulting LLC, Youthmanual, Yubico pam-u2f, ZAR rehab clinics, Zendesk, Zimbra, Zyxel CPE routers, and Zyxel USG Flex and ATP firewalls, have reported hacking or compromises this month.

Bitbucket, Bohemia Interactive (DayZ and Arma Reforger), Cloudflare’s R2 object storage, Conduent, Garmin GPS watches, GitHub, Lee Enterprises, Microsoft 365, and PlayStation Network have suffered from outages this month.

Last months updates broke Microsoft 365 on Windows Server OS, “New” Outlook, Outlook email composition, Outlook search, USB audio drivers, Windows Activation, and Windows Server 2022.

Microsoft is now force-installing “new” Outlook (“Outlook Fred” for those in the know). Recently, Microsoft has been changing the management methods to prevent installation faster than they release updates to the software or tell their customers of the new policy changes, making it an administrative nightmare. I figure it will be either a class-action lawsuit, a federal (or EU) racketeering case, or an enterprise-wide wake-up to switch to Thunderbird that will finally get Microsoft to (briefly) start respecting their customers that have (oft repeatedly) expressly signalled their desire to opt out of this crap.

Microsoft is saying they’re going to stop supporting installing updates for Office apps on Windows 10 after it reaches end-of-life in October. This is probably BS, since they’ve never prevented installing Office updates on previous operating systems when they reached end-of-life, but you should switch from Windows 10 by then for other reasons anyway.

This doesn’t bode well for Let’s Secure Insurance. Ouch.

A year after announcing that it would be imposing a new UEFI signature and mere months before mandatory enforcement, Microsoft has finally released a script to create media that can boot using the new requirements.

Amazon has (finally) improved the default settings for Redshift to reduce the number of data leaks using their platforms.

The FTC has ordered GM to stop selling OnStar customer data (such as precise geolocation and driving behavior) without obtaining express consent.

In a surprise to literally nobody, security researchers learned that if you install bad things on your device, bad things can happen!

Now for the good news:

A lawsuit against automatic license plate readers is allowed to proceed.

Brave now allows you to inject custom JavaScript to tweak websites without an extension. 🙂  This comes only weeks after adding the ability to Rerank websites in the Brave Search engine.

Most importantly: Ross Ulbricht is free.

Let’s Get Busy

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

Patch Tuesday is not that bad this month. The typical computer should see roughly 3.5 GB in updates today. Let’s get started.

Microsoft released 41 updates to address 67 vulnerabilities in Active Directory Domain Services, Azure Network Watcher, Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU), Microsoft Digest Authentication, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Microsoft Edge for iOS and Android, Microsoft High Performance Compute Pack (HPC) Linux Node Agent, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office SharePoint, Microsoft PC Manager, Microsoft Streaming Service, Microsoft Surface, Microsoft Windows, Open Source Software, Outlook for Android, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock, Windows CoreMessaging, Windows DHCP Client, Windows DHCP Server, Windows Disk Cleanup Tool, Windows DWM Core Library, Windows Installer, Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), Windows Kerberos, Windows Kernel, Windows LDAP, Windows Message Queuing, Windows NTLM, Windows Remote Desktop Services, Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Deduplication Service, Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS), Windows Setup Files Cleanup, Windows Storage, Windows Telephony Server, Windows Telephony Service, Windows Update Stack, Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem, and MSRT. This includes security updates. A reboot is required.

Oracle released 301 security updates this quarter to address vulnerabilities in 109 applications.

Apple released updates for GarageBand 10.4.12, iOS 18.3, iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 17.7.4, iPadOS 17.7.5, iPadOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3.1, macOS Sequoia 15.3, macOS Sonoma 14.7.3, macOS Ventura 13.7.3, Safari 18.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3. This includes security updates. Use Apple Software Update to install the most current versions.

iOS 18.3 and 18.3.1 are security updates. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

iPadOS 17.7.4, 17.7.5, 18.3 and 18.3.1 are security updates. Use Settings, General, Software Update to install the most current update.

watchOS 11.3.1 is a security update. Use the Watch app on your iPhone to install the most current version.

tvOS 18.3 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

visionOS 2.3.1 is a security update. Use System, Software Update to install the most current version.

Google ChromeOS 132.0.6834.98 and Google ChromeOS LTS 126.0.6478.264 are security updates. 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 release of macOS Sequoia (15.x) means that macOS Monterey (12.x) and older are no longer supported. If you can not install at least macOS Ventura (13) on your Mac then you should immediately remove your device from the Internet and use it offline only. It will no longer receive patches or updates and can now no longer be secured.

The now-current — and final — release of the Windows 10 (v22H2) is very large so will take a long time to download on slower connections. All non-LTS versions of Windows 10 other than v22H2 are now out of support, upgrade to v22H2 now. If you aren’t sure whether you are using LTS, you aren’t. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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.

The now-current release of the Windows 11 (v24H2) is very large so will take a long time to download on slower connections. Windows 11 pushes you to get the latest Windows 11 release every 12 months and only supports any consumer builds for 24 months. If you don’t let it finish and you’re on a slow connection, this process 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 11 is now stable and can be upgraded to if your hardware supports it. If not, switch to Linux (Mint is nice) or replace your computer.

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. This includes “free” applications like Avast, OpenOffice, and games you do not actually play.

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 a SaferPC Subscription and we will install updates 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.

Epson ET-2750 2.71.00 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-2750/s/SPT_C11CG22201

Epson ET-3760 2.68.02 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-3760/s/SPT_C11CG20203

Epson ET-3850 3.01 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-3850/s/SPT_C11CJ61201

Epson ET-4800 3.05 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-4800/s/SPT_C11CJ65201

Epson ET-5880 3.04.00 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://epson.com/Support/Printers/All-In-Ones/ET-Series/Epson-ET-5880/s/SPT_C11CJ28201

UniFi Network Server 9.0.114 resolves over a dozen bugs and improves Zone controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.ui.com/download/releases/network-server

VIISAN OfficeCam 7.2.6.0 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.viisan.com/en/download/type1.html

Browser Updates

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

Brave 1.75.175 is a security update.
https://brave.com/

Google Chrome 133.0.6943.53 is a security update.
https://www.google.com/chrome/

Firefox 135.0 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/

Firefox ESR 128.7.0 is a security update.
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/organizations/all/

Vivaldi 7.1.3570.48 is a security update.
https://vivaldi.com/

Email Updates

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

Mailspring 1.15.1 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://getmailspring.com/

Spark 3.20.4 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://sparkmailapp.com/

Thunderbird 128.7.0 is a security update.
https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/

Internet Updates

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

AnyDesk 9.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://anydesk.com/en/downloads

curl 8.12.0 is a security update.
https://curl.haxx.se/windows/

Discord February 3, 2025 adds several new performance improvements and privacy controls, as well as cosmetic and stability improvements. This is not a security update.
https://discord.com/download

Dropbox 217.4.4417 doesn’t provide a detailed change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.dropbox.com/

FreeFileSync 14.0 adds dark mode support, improves cosmetics and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.freefilesync.org/download.php

Google Drive 104.0 is a security update.
https://drive.google.com/start

Grocy Desktop 2.12.1 updates the Grocy release and fixes dependencies. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/grocy/grocy-desktop

Microsoft Teams 1.8.00.1362 adds several new management and organizational features. This is not a security update.
https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads

Nextcloud Server 30.0.5 resolves dozens of bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://nextcloud.com/

PuTTY 0.83 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/latest.html

Signal 7.41.0 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/download/windows/

Signal (Android) 7.32.3 improves organization. This is not a security update.
https://signal.org/android/apk/

Technitium DNS Server 13.4.1 should be treated as a security update.
https://technitium.com/dns/

Telegram 5.10.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://telegram.org/

Zoom 6.3.6.56144 adds a “new and improved” sidebar and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://zoom.us/

Media Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

3tene 4.0.13 improves rigging motions. This is not a security update.
https://en.3tene.com/

Grayjay 281 resolves compatibility issues. This is not a security update.
https://grayjay.app/index.html

KaraFun Player 3.4.6 improves stability and performance, ARM compatibility, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.karafun.com/karaoke-windows/

Kodi 21.2 resolves dozens of bugs. This is a security update.
https://kodi.tv/

Plex Desktop 1.107.2.300 resolves a compatibility bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app

Plex Home Theater 1.70.1.303 updates libraries and now improves privacy on Linux. This is not a security update.
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/#plex-app

Game Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Minecraft Server (Bedrock) 1.21.60.10 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/download/server/bedrock

PS5 2025.115 improves performance and usability. This is not a security update.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5/system-software/

Steam 2025.01.28 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110

Office Updates

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

Adobe Commerce 2.4.8-beta2, 2.4.7-p4, 2.4.6-p9, 2.4.5-p11, 2.4.4-p12, 1.5.1, 1.4.2-p4, 1.3.5-p9, 1.3.4-p11, 1.3.3-p12, 2.4.8-beta2, 2.4.7-p4, 2.4.6-p9, 2.4.5-p11, 2.4.4-p12 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb25-08.html

Adobe Illustrator 28.7.4 and 29.2.1 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb25-11.html

Adobe InCopy 19.5.2 and 20.1 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb25-10.html

Adobe InDesign 19.5.2 and 20.1 are security updates.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25-01.html

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb25-13.html

Adobe Substance 3D Designer 14.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_designer/apsb25-12.html

Adobe Reader DC 24.005.20399 resolves several crash bugs. This is not a security update.
https://get.adobe.com/reader

Adobe Substance 3D Stager 3.1.1 is a security update.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d_stager/apsb25-09.html

Artweaver 8.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.artweaver.de/

Calibre 7.25.0 resolves several bugs and improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://calibre-ebook.com/

Columns++ 1.1.5 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/Coises/ColumnsPlusPlus

Krita 5.2.9 massively improves text support. This is not a security update.
https://krita.org/en/download/

LibreOffice Fresh 25.2.0 resolves almost 300 bugs. This is a security update. Please do not use the “Fresh” line – use the stable release instead.
https://www.libreoffice.org/

Manager 25.2.9.2075 improves inventory controls. This is not a security update.
https://www.manager.io/

Notepad++ 8.7.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/

Paint.net 5.1.3 resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.getpaint.net/

PDF-XChange Editor 10.5.1.394 improves cosmetics and resolves over a dozen bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.pdf-xchange.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor

Operating System Updates

These are for specific Linux flavors and alternative operating systems and, sadly, are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

iOS 18.3.1 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to get the most current version.

iPadOS 17.7.5 and iPadOS 18.3.1 are security updates. Use Settings, General, Software Update to get the most current version.

macOS 15.3.1 is a security update. Use Settings, General, Software Update to get the most current version.

Tails 6.12 is a security update.
https://tails.net/install/download/index.en.html

tvOS 18.2.1 and tvOS 18.3 are security updates. Use Settings, General, Software Update to get the most current version.

watchOS 11.3.1 is a security update. Use the Watch app from your iPhone to install the current version.

Security Software Updates

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

.NET Runtime 9.0.1 is a security update.
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet

Java 8u441 is a security update.
https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

MalwareBytes Desktop Security 5.2.6.163 resolves a quarantine bug. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/

ProtonVPN 3.5.1 improves stability and performance. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/ProtonVPN/win-app/releases/latest

RogueKiller 16.0.2 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.adlice.com/download/roguekiller/

Stinger 13.0.0.283 adds support for new detections. This is not a security update.
https://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx

SuperAntiSpyware 10.0.1272 adds a new Browser Protection feature and resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.superantispyware.com/download.html

Windows Defender Offline 20250119 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline

Wireless Network Watcher 2.42 updates the internal MAC addresses database. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html

Capture Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

Open Broadcaster Software 31.0.1 resolves several crash and stability bugs. This is not a security update.
https://obsproject.com/

SnagIt 24.3.2 is a security update.
https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

VideoCacheView 3.11 improves support for newer Chrome (v132+) cache structure. 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.

DVDFab 13.0.3.5 adds support for MP4/MKV AV1 output, improved hardware acceleration and resolves an audio quality bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/download.htm

FFmpeg 20250204 resolves an SVT-AV1 API compatibility issue. This is not a security update.
https://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg.html

IsoBuster 5.5.2 resolves compatibility issues with CD-i and macOS generated media, and special characters in file and folder names. This is not a security update.
https://www.isobuster.com/download.php

MakeMKV 1.17.9 changes only the version number. This is not a security update.
https://www.makemkv.com/download/

PDF Creator 5.3.3 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator

StreamFab 6.2.2.0 improves compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/downloader-new.htm

UniFab 3.0.0.5 adds Colorizer support and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.dvdfab.cn/unifab.htm

Utility Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

1Password 8.10.60 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://1password.com/downloads/

Beyond Compare 5.0.5.30614 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.scootersoftware.com/download

Bitwarden 2025.1.4 now imposes 2FA for new sessions and unknown locations, adds ability to generate SSH keys, and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://bitwarden.com/

CCleaner 6.32.11432 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ccleaner.com/

CPU-Z Installer 2.14 adds support for newer hardware and resolves a cosmetic bug. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

Cygwin 3.5.7 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://cygwin.com/

Dell OS Recovery Tool 2.4.2.2193 doesn’t provide a change log so should be treated as a security update.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/uk/en/ukbsdt1/drivers/osiso/recoverytool

DesktopOK 11.57 improves uninstall and automatic update. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

dnGrep 4.3.3.0 updates libraries, adds several new features (Show Replacements, Minimize & Restore, Replace dialog layout) and updates translations. This is a security update.
https://dngrep.github.io/

GoodSync 12.8.2 adds a new @file filter, improves compatibility and rearranges job options. This is not a security update.
https://www.goodsync.com/

GUIPropView 1.31 adds several new columns to the display. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/gui_prop_view.html

Homedale 2.16 adds a Japanese translation. This is not a security update.
https://www.the-sz.com/products/homedale/

HWMonitor 1.56 adds support for newer hardware. This is not a security update.
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

LessMSI 2.5.0 adds ability to change languages in the GUI. This is not a security update.
https://lessmsi.activescott.com/

ManageWirelessNetworks 1.15 adds dark mode support. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/manage_wireless_networks.html

NTLite 2025.01.10293 modifies more than a dozen Components features and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ntlite.com/download/

OSForensics 11.1.1001 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://www.osforensics.com/download.html

osquery 5.15.0 resolves several bugs and improves data collection and display. This is not a security update.
https://osquery.io/downloads

PowerToys 0.88.0 updates libraries and resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/latest

PSAppDeploy 4.0.5 resolves dozens of bugs. This is not a security update.
https://psappdeploytoolkit.com/

TeamViewer 15.62.4 is a security update.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/download/windows/

TraceRouteOK 3.46 improves uninstall and automatic update. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/TraceRouteOK

Ventoy 1.1.01 adds native remounting capability to support all Linux distros and resolves a couple bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

WakeMeOnLan 1.92 updates the internal MAC addresses database. This is not a security update.
https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wake_on_lan.html

WinScan2PDF 9.25 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Microsoft/WinScan2PDF

WizTree 4.24 adds several administrative features and cosmetic improvements. This is not a security update.
https://www.diskanalyzer.com/

Developer Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

AutoHotkey 2.0.19 resolves several bugs. This is a security update.
https://www.autohotkey.com/download/

GDevelop 5.5.224 improves cosmetics and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://gdevelop.io/download

GitHub Desktop 3.4.16 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://desktop.github.com/

Go 1.23.6 is a security update.
https://go.dev/

MySQL ConnectorNet 9.2.0 resolves several bugs. This should be treated as a security update.
https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/

Node.js 18.20.6 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 20.18.3 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 22.14.0 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Node.js 23.7.0 is a security update.
https://nodejs.org/en/

Python 3.13.2 is a security update.
https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/

SQLite 3.49.0 resolves several bugs and improves performance. This is not a security update.
https://www.sqlite.org/download.html

Visual Studio Code 1.97.1 is a security update.
https://code.visualstudio.com/

WinMerge 2.16.46 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://winmerge.org/

Virtual Machine Updates

These are unlikely to be of interest to most people.

VirtualBox 7.1.6 adds support for Linux kernel 6.13 and resolves dozens of bugs. 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.

Invision Community 4.7.20 adds Postmark, Bluesky and Backblaze B2 support. This is not a security update.
https://invisioncommunity.com/

Grocy 4.4.1 adds support for Open Food Facts barcode lookup and resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://github.com/grocy/grocy

MailEnable 10.51 is a security update.
https://www.mailenable.com/

ownCloud Client 5.3.2.15463 is a security update.
https://owncloud.com/desktop-app/

phpMyAdmin 5.2.2 is a security update.
https://www.phpmyadmin.net/

WordPress 6.7.2 resolves 35 bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/

Really Simple CAPTCHA 2.4 improves hash strength and compatibility. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/really-simple-captcha/

Sucuri Security 1.9.8 adds CORS configuration. This is not a security update.
https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/sucuri-scanner/

WP Cerber Security 9.6.6 resolves several bugs. This is not a security update.
https://wpcerber.com/

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

Regards,

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