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Adobe Enables Security Fixes for Reader, Acrobat
Adobe Systems is enabling a silent updating feature in two products in an effort to ensure that users are running the most secure versions of the company’s software. With the new updater, Windows users can configure Adobe Reader and Acrobat to automatically download updates without user interaction. Right now, users have the choice of handling…
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Microsoft Gets Ready for Patch Tuesday
Microsoft is planning a significant Patch Tuesday update April 13 to address 25 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Exchange. In its pre-patch advisory April 8, Microsoft said there would be a total of 11 security bulletins issued. Five of the 11 are rated critical and affect Windows. Of the remaining six, all but…
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Adobe Strikes Back on PDF Security Issue
Adobe Systems is recommending that concerned users reconfigure the settings in Adobe Reader to thwart an attack that allows embedded executables in PDF files to launch. >> Click here to read the rest of the story at eWEEK.com
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Symantec: Cloud Computing Security Needs Attention
A joint survey from Symantec and the Ponemon Institute paints a less than rosy picture of enterprise approaches to cloud computing. For many, security seems to be on the backburner. A survey of IT professionals has painted a troubling picture of enterprise approaches to cloud computing security. According to the survey, which was done by…
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Chinese Mobile Malware Signals Danger, Opportunity for Channel
Chinese authorities reported over the weekend that a new mobile viruses dubbed "MMS Bomber" has plagued millions of Chinese mobile phones. While the malware doesn’t affect the majority of North American phone users, some experts believe this rampant outbreak is another signal that the dangers to mobile devices are a real threat and could provide…
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Organizations Still Passing Around Data Insecurely
Organizations Still Passing Around Data Insecurely Flash Drive Swap90% of employees use thumb drives or other external devices to move work-related files. No Title It’s personal: 66% use personal e-mail to send work-related files. No Title File shuffling: Just over a quarter admit to sending proprietary files to personal e-mail accounts with the intent to…
