Computer Security
Firefox 5.0 is released; 5 exclusive flaws fixed
By Gina on June 23, 2011 | Computer Security
The new version of Firefox 5.0 was released on 22 June 2011. Note, that Firefox 4 was released just three month ago and had one update to Version 4.0.1. It seems like the latest version of Firefox is a bit cloudy and not gives you clear view of what is new in it because even trust releases web page gets you as far as Version 4.0. For the Firefox 5.0 version for now you just may get few clues that it has a new look, super speed, and even more awesomeness. Read more.
Update for deleting the MacDefender malware has been released
By Gina on June 1, 2011 | Computer Security
Great news for Mac OS users - Apple released a security update to Mac OS 10.6.7 that is able to detect and remove the malware which was currently attacking Mac OS users as a trojan horse masqueraded on Google image files.Apple offers Security Update 2011-003 which is able to trace malware on victim’s computer and send it to quarantine. This update also includes protection from other Mac Defender scam clones. Read more.
73 flaws have been patched by Oracle
By Gina on April 26, 2011 | Computer Security
Oracle released a Critical Patch Update for its various products. An update patches 73 vulnerabilities of Oracle artifact portfolio. 18 of them are targeted to fix Oracle Sun Products suite. The most serious and dangerous flaw to be fixed is considered to be the GlassFish Enterprise Java Middleware server. This vulnerability was scored as most dangerous of all and evaluated 10.0/10.0. Read more.
Microsoft announces a big patch day to come
By Gina on April 8, 2011 | Computer Security
Next Tuesday will be a challenge for Microsoft team because they announced to release 17 security bulletins . That patches numerous vulnerabilities. 9 of them are considered to deal with serious and critical flaws. Those vulnerabilities mean that cyber criminals are able to compromise system with various malware, trojans and other serious infections. As Microsofts MSRC blog announces , security bulletins will fix about 64 vulnerabilities. Read more.
Mozilla’s update for Firefox fixes 10 security vulnerabilities
By Gina on March 2, 2011 | Computer Security
Firefox in Version 3.6.14 has been released by the Mozilla Foundation. New update for web browser fixes 10 security flaws . 8 of them are considered to be at a high security risk.The latest version of Firefox patches a number of security issues. Read more.
