Firefox 3.6.11 and Thunderbird 3.15 have been released which include security updates for several critical vulnerabilities that can be exploited to run malicious code. Users are advised to update these applications.
Full details about the updates here:
Firefox
Thunderbird
Its a good idea to set these applications to check for updates automatically.
RealNetworks, Inc. have published product upgrades addressing vulnerabilities in RealPlayer SP 1.1.4 and earlier.
The vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Windows users of RealPlayer SP 1.1.4 and earlier are advised to upgrade to the latest version here
For more information, visit RealNetworks' security advisory here
Today’s rogues have many ways of trying to trick user to install them. Recently we discovered a page that was offering free books for download.
Adobe have published a security update addressing critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader 9.3.4 and Acrobat 9.3.4 (and earlier versions)
The vulnerabilities could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Windows users of Adobe Reader 9.3.4 and Adobe Acrobat 9.3.4 (and earlier versions) are advised to upgrade to Adobe Reader 9.4
To upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Reader, visit http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Adobe will publish security updates addressing a critical vulnerability in Reader & Acrobat (CVE-2010-2883) on 5th October 2010.
Adobe have published a security update addressing a critical vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player version 10.1.82.76. The vulnerability could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
LiveSecuritySuite is a new anti-virus rogue application. It is a clone of the GeneralAntivirus family.
