Adobe releases patch for 4 Flash Security Holes

If you have Adobe Flash Player 11.6.602.171 and earlier, running on any platform you need to install the latest patch to avoid possibly being enticed to visit a website containing malicious Flash content.  The the worst case scenario, an attacker can execute code on your computer potentially gaining control of it.  

The fix is easy.  Download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player Click Here. 

Adobe has rated this update a Priority 1 for windows users and recommends you apply the update as soon as possible.   If you’ve enabled Flash Player’s recent “silent update” option, you will receive this update automatically.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday-March 2013

 

Most of the patches this month are for Microsoft Office.   Click here to see the official Microsoft release

The most important vulnerabilities are listed below:

There is a Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6-10. 

There is an Update for Silverlight for vulnerability that could allow Remote Code Execution.

An update for a vulnerability in Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 that could allow Remote Code Execution

There are vulnerabilities in SharePoint that could allow Elevation of Privilege

An update for a Vulnerability in Microsoft OneNote that could allow information disclosure

Vulnerabilities in Office Outlook for MAC that could allow information disclosure

Vulnerabilities i Kernel-Mode Drivers that could allow elevation of Privilege

You can watch a webcast of this Security Bulletin release by clicking here .

Keeping your machine current by running Windows updates makes your machine more secure.  This can also be done automatically through GlasserTech’s ProActive Care.  With ProActive Care, we update your computer for you.  For more information on ProActive Care give us a call at 516-762-0155 or email us at solutions@glassertech.com.

Updates and more updates. Another reason to get managed services from Glasser Tech

Do you notice while you are sitting there trying to concentrate that you are getting pops ups for updates for Windows, Java, Adobe and other programs?  We know it’s annoying and distracting.  Ultimately, it’s just one more thing to worry about.  Do I need this update? does it matter?.  How does it affect me? 

Again this week Java released an update to fix two NEW flaws. Java is a programming language that enhances web pages. They consider these flaws to be putting you at risk for exposure.  

With Glasser Tech ProActive Care you won’t ever have to worry about updates again.  We take care of all the updates automatically.  So while we do our work, you can do your work with no distractions. 

In addition to updates, Glasser Tech takes care of all of your network monitoring.  We can schedule preventative IT maintenance designed to keep your network operating efficiently. Overall, this reduces the number of emergency incidents you encounter.

Managed services costs so little compared to expensive downtime. 

Glasser Tech Proactive Care offers 24/7, 365 day network monitoring coupled with preventative IT maintenance that ensures optimum network uptime.

Call Glasser Tech today and ask for a complimentary network evaluation.   516-762-0155 or email us at Solutions@glassertech.com