Google pointed out that Microsoft Edge is more secure than Chrome on Windows
Microsoft released security update number 3200970 today. It patches a vulnerability that Google discovered and published before it was fixed. However, this marketing move backfired on Google, as it turned out that Microsoft Edge users on Windows 10.0.14393 are better off than Google Chrome users. Read more ›
How to effectively defend against Flash vulnerabilities
These days, two vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Payer, which is part of Internet Explorer, have come to light. One of them has been fixed and an update to Windows Update (3033408) is available, but the fix for the other one will not be ready until next week. However, a dangerous program using this publicly known vulnerability is already spreading through advertising systems. Therefore, it is quite reasonable to disable Flash in the browser. Just turn on the ActiveX Filtering feature. Read more ›
Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.257 Update
Microsoft has not released any update for Internet Explorer this month. This is due to the fact that December has fewer working days than other months. The situation was the same last year. However, an update of Adobe Flash Player for Windows 8, 8.1, RT 8, RT 8.1, Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2 has been released. As usual, the bugs fixed are very serious. Starting with the ability to scan keyboard input and ending with the execution of the attacker’s code. Read more ›
Adobe Flash Player Update (KB2961887)
Microsoft has released a security update for Adobe Flash Player that Adobe considers critical. The vulnerability allows an attacker to crash a system or take control of it. If you have automatic installation of updates turned on, you don't need to take any action because the app is distributed via Windows Update. Otherwise, install the update as soon as possible. Read more ›
Adobe Flash Player Updates (KB2916626)
In January, no security updates were released for Internet Explorer itself. However, Microsoft has released a security update for Adobe Flash Player, which Adobe considers critical. The vulnerability allows an attacker to crash a system or take control of it. If you have automatic installation of updates turned on, you don't need to take any action because the app is distributed via Windows Update. Otherwise, install the update as soon as possible. Read more ›
Extraordinary update of Adobe Flash Player (KB2811522)
Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule major security update for Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. These are vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player that Adobe rates as critical. Both Windows 8 and Windows RT, as well as Windows Server 2012, are affected. The vulnerability allows an attacker to crash a system or take control of it. If you have automatic installation of updates turned on, you don't need to take any action. Otherwise, install the update as soon as possible. Read more ›
Extraordinary update of Adobe Flash Player (KB2770041)
Microsoft has released an important security update for Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. These are vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player that Adobe rates as critical. Both Windows 8 and Windows Server 2008 are affected, except for the Core edition. The vulnerability allows an attacker to crash a system or take control of it. If you have automatic installation of updates turned on, you don't need to take any action. Otherwise, install the update as soon as possible. Read more ›
Extraordinary update of Adobe Flash Player (KB2758994)
Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule major security update for Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. These are vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player that Adobe rates as critical. Both Windows 8 and Windows Server 2008 are affected, except for the Core edition. The vulnerability allows an attacker to crash a system or take control of it. If you have automatic installation of updates turned on, you don't need to take any action. Otherwise, install the update as soon as possible. Read more ›