Keeping your computer programs patched and updated is one of the Top-5 things you can do to protect your security and privacy. While there are tools that support this, such as Norton 360 on Windows and Ninite, it’s important that you make certain the updates are correctly applied. There are no silver bullets in cybersecurity .
Important Security Updates
Google Chrome: Google has released Version 101.0.4951.54. Updates are available within the browser or from Google’s website.
Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla has released Version 100.0. Updates are available within the browser or from Mozilla’s website.
Microsoft Edge: Microsoft has released version 101.0.1210.39 of Edge. Updates are available within the browser under About Microsoft Edge on the Menu button in the top-right corner of the screen.
Current Software Versions
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2021.011.20039
Dropbox 146.4.4836 [SecureTheVillage warns against relying on security of Dropbox or other cloud-based file exchange systems. We recommend files containing sensitive information be independently encrypted; encryption keys be at least 15 characters long; and the master Dropbox [or other] password be at least 15 characters long and different from other passwords.]
Firefox 100.0 [Windows]
Google Chrome 101.0.4951.54 (Official Build)
Microsoft Edge 101.0.1210.39
Microsoft Explorer 11.0.220
Java SE 8 Update 321 [SecureTheVillage recommends removing or disabling Java from your browser. Java is a major source of cyber criminal exploits. It is not needed for most internet browsing. If you have a particular web site or application that requires Java, SecureTheVillage recommends using a two-browser approach to minimize risk. Unplug Java from the browser you use for everyday surfing and leave it plugged in to a second browser that you only use for sites that require Java. And if you have a specific use or need for Java, make sure you have the latest version.]
Safari 15.1 [Mac OS X Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan]
Skype 8.83.0.408
Zoom 5.10.4.5035
For Your IT Department
Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software, ClamAV, SD-WAN vManage, Small Business RV Series Routers, TelePresence Collaboration Endpoint, Adaptive Security Appliance Software and Firepower threat Defense and more. Apply updates. Additional details are available on Cisco’s website.
F5 Multiple Products: F5 has released security advisories on vulnerabilities affecting multiple products, including various versions of BIG-IP. Additional details are available for registered users at F5’s website.
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If you are responsible for the security of your computer, our Weekend Patch and Update Report is for you. We strongly urge you to take action to keep your system(s) patched and updated.
If someone else is responsible for the security of your computer, forward our Weekend Patch and Update Report to them and follow up to make sure your computer has been patched and updated.
Vulnerability management is a key element of information security management. Cyber criminals take over user computers by writing computer programs that “exploit” vulnerabilities in operating systems (Windows, Apple OS, etc) and application programs (Adobe Acrobat, Office, Java, etc). When software companies find a vulnerability, they usually issue an update patch to fix the code running in their customer’s computers.
SecureTheVillage publishes our Weekend Patch and Update Report to alert readers to some of the week’s important updates and vulnerabilities. Our focus is on software typically found in the small or home office (SOHO) or that users are likely to have on their home computer. The report is not intended to be a thorough listing of updates.
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