From the Washington Post Security Fix Blog: Would You Like an Update With Your Java?
Sun Microsystems has released a security update to its Java software. Since cyber criminals have a history of targeting Java vulnerabilities, and because at least 800 million computer users have some version of Java installed, it's probably time for most readers to update this program.
Not sure whether you have Java or the latest version installed? Check out this link.
Adobe Issues Critical Acrobat, Reader Updates
From the Washington Post Security Fix Blog
Adobe has issued a software update to fix at least eight security flaws in its Acrobat and Adobe Reader applications, that if left unpatched could be used by attackers to take control of vulnerable systems, the company said. The vulnerabilities affect Acrobat and Reader versions 8.1.2 and earlier.
Adobe characterizes this as a "critical" update -- its most serious rating -- meaning the flaws could let an attacker run and install malicious software on a victim's computer without the victim's knowledge.
Updates are available for Reader versions on Microsoft Windows, Linux/Solaris and Mac OS X.
From the Washington Post Security Blog:
Apple, Mozilla Push Security Updates
Apple on Wednesday issued an update that plugs at least two dozen security holes in the version of Java that runs on Mac OS X systems. Mozilla also pushed out patches to correct a number of security and stability issues with its latest version of the Firefox Web browser.
From the Microsoft Security Tips Blog
Security updates for September 2008
Today Microsoft released 4 new security bulletins.
MS08-052 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows, .Net Framework, Visual Studio, Visual Foxpro, Microsoft Works, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Forefront, and Microsoft Digital Image Suite (KB 954593)
MS08-053 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (Windows Media Encoder) (KB 954156)
MS08-054 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player (KB 954154)
MS08-055 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 955047)
To get the updates, go to the Microsoft Update Web site. To get updates automatically from now on, turn on automatic updating.
To get more technical information about the bulletins, visit Microsoft TechNet.
From the Microsoft Security Tips Blog
Turn on automatic updating to get Vista SP1
Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is here and if you use a computer that runs Windows Vista, all you have to do is turn on automatic updating to get it.
In fact, you might have already gotten it.
To turn on automatic updating:
1. Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen, click Control Panel, and then click Security.
2. Under Windows Update, click Turn automatic updating on or off and then follow the instructions on the screen.
(It's a good idea to select the Install updates automatically option so that you don't have to remember to install the updates manually after you download them).
What is Windows
Windows Vista SP1 is an update to Windows Vista that addresses feedback from you, our customers. SP1 addresses specific reliability and performance issues, includes support for new types of hardware, and addresses some management, deployment, and support challenges for IT professionals.
How to find out if you already have SP1
To find out if you already have SP1, click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen, and then type "system information" in the search box. Click System Information to open the window. If you already have SP1, you will see the words "Service Pack 1" in the Value column of the Version row.
For more information, see Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
From Microsoft
If you have automatic updating turned on (and we hope that you do), you might not even notice when important security updates are installed automatically on your PC. But if you've ever wanted to learn more about the process, now is your chance.
The Windows team has just unveiled a new site that is dedicated to explaining many aspects of Windows Update.
Learn the difference between Important, Recommended, and Optional Updates.
Find out how you can choose how Windows installs updates.
Configure your computer to install Windows updates and Microsoft Office updates all in one place.
For more information, explore the new Windows Update Web site.
From the Washington Post Security Fix Log: Firefox 3 Released - Sort Of
The biggest thing about Firefox 3 is the speed. It should run a lot faster and use much less memory than Firefox 2.
I’ve tested it with our WebMail and I didn’t have any problems. If you find any, please let us know…
You can download it here: http://www.mozilla.com
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