Adobe posted a security bulletin this afternoon to announce a new version of Adobe Flash Player now available that addresses critical vulnerabilities. Users of version 11.1.102.55 or older are advised to update to the newest version, 11.1.102.62. You can check what version of Flash you have (per-browser) from http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/ The software affected … [Read more...]
Get to know a network with SoftPerfect Network Scanner
I was recently stepping into a new network environment. I had inherited it with a client, had little documentation, and needed to understand it in order to be able to support it. I investigated the physical components - the switches, the firewall, the patch ports - and the software configurations - static IP addresses in illogical ranges - but was still looking for more to help … [Read more...]
Avast! 7 available as beta, new version will bring streaming definition updates
Avast! 7 will use a hybrid of traditional antivirus definition updates and a new streaming system. This will allow AVAST to "push" out new updates as they are ready so all users will the most protected in minutes. The change will mean Avast receives about 20 updates daily and more frequent as the infrastructure can support it. Instead of getting bundled packages like now, users … [Read more...]
Sandboxed Adobe Flash Player available as beta for Firefox
Adobe announced good news for Firefox users yesterday through its Adobe Secure Software Engineering Team (ASSET) blog. The post announces that Adobe has launched a public beta of a new Flash Player Protected Mode for Firefox. Much like the Protected Mode in Adobe Reader X, this will hopefully lead to fewer exploits able to impact a computer. Flash Player will establish a low … [Read more...]
Easily log into a local account for a Windows 7 PC joined to a domain
For administrative purposes, you might need to log into a Windows 7 locally after it has been joined to a domain. Unfortunately with the Windows 7 login screen, you have to know the computer name in order to log into those accounts - otherwise, it assumes you want to log into the domain. … [Read more...]