Important Security Updates
Apple Multiple Products: Apple has released critical security updates for watchOS, tvOS, iOS, iPadOS, iCloud for Windows and more. Additional details are available on Apple’s website.
Avast: Avast has released version 20.10.2442 for Free Antivirus. Updates are available on Avast’s website.
AVG: AVG AntiVirus (Free edition) has released version 20.10.3157 of its Internet Security. Updates are available on AVG’s website.
Dropbox: Dropbox has released version 114.4.426 for its file hosting program. Updates are available at Dropbox’s website. [See SecureTheVillage’s warning below]
Microsoft Edge: Microsoft has released version 88.0.705.56 of Edge. Updates are available within the browser under About Microsoft Edge on the Menu button in the top-right corner of the screen.
Mozilla Firefox: Mozilla has released version 85.0. Updates are available within the browser or from Mozilla’s website.
Skype: Skype has released Skype 8.68.0.96. Updates are available from the program or Skype’s website.
Spotify: Spotify has released version 1.1.51.382. Updates are available on Spotify’s website.
Current Software Versions
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2020.013.20074
Dropbox 114.4.426 [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 85.0 [Windows]
Google Chrome Version 88.0.4324.104 (Official Build)
Explorer 11.0.220
Java SE 8 Update 271 [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.]
Microsoft Edge 88.0.705.56
QuickTime 7.7.9 [ SecureTheVillage recommends removing QuickTime. On April 14, 2016 US-CERT advised Microsoft Windows users to remove QuickTime. This followed a report in ars technica that Apple has no plans to update the Windows app despite at least two reliable QuickTime vulnerabilities that threaten Windows users who still have the program installed.]
Safari 14.0.2 [Mac OS X Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan]
Skype 8.68.0.96
For Your IT Department
Cisco Multiple Products: Cisco has released updates for DNA Center, Finesse, Secure Web appliance, SD-WAN, Smart Software Manager, and more. Apply updates. Additional details are available on Cisco’s website.
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If you are responsible for the security of your computer, our Weekend Patch 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 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 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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