Following its release of a security update for Acrobat and Reader, Adobe has released another one, this time to address 23 reported vulnerabilities in Flash. In its advisory (APSB16-08), Adobe notes that this patch addresses critical vulnerabilities that could allow an attack to gain control of an affected system. They further note that one of the vulnerabilities (CVE-2016-1010) “is being used in limited, targeted attacks.”
Read MorePaul Oliveria
Technical Communications
Apple will once again take center stage on October 22, when they (probably) unveil new versions of the iPad, iPad mini, MacBook Pro, and the Mac Pro. We will be once again on the lookout for scams and malware that will exploit this event, as they did with the iPhone 5s. The threats mentioned above also reiterate…
Read MoreDuring last week’s Apple iPhone announcement, one of the standout features that was mentioned was the 5s’s fingerprint sensor, called Touch ID. With this technology, iPhone users can substitute the use of passwords to unlock the home screen and verify purchases in iTunes and App Store. Substitute is the operative word. Technology like Touch ID may…
Read MoreMuch of the current discussions surrounding the growing—and inevitable—trend of consumerization are focused on the impact of bring-your-own device (BYOD) and managing the growing diversity of mobile devices. However, another aspect that IT administrators and even business owners should not forget to consider are the other consumer-oriented technologies and services employees may have access to…
Read MoreNote: Some of the apps discussed in this blog entry were developed with an older adware SDK that did not contain opt-in provisions, particularly regarding the ability to collect information and display ads outside of the original app. The adware SDK has since been updated to this capability to comply with Google’s developer policies; apps…
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