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Adobe Reader further automates updates

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Maxim Weinstein

Last year, we noted that Adobe took the important step of enabling automatic updates by default for new installations of its free, widely used Reader product. Existing installations, however, maintained their existing settings. Because previous versions of Reader defaulted to … Continue reading →

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Web chat: Applications’ role in protecting users from badware

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Maxim Weinstein

Badware often installs itself by taking advantage of bugs or exploits in software on the user's computer. While some of these exploits are in the operating system or default web browser, badware increasingly is targeting other applications and browser plug-ins. … Continue reading →

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Adobe updates its updates

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Maxim Weinstein

Adobe has taken a lot of heat lately for the (in)security of its two most popular consumer products, Reader and Flash Player. While much of the criticism may be justified, it’s also important to give credit for some positive steps … Continue reading →

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Join us for a web chat about auto-update mechanisms

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Maxim Weinstein

In the past couple of years, auto-update mechanisms that allow software applications to check for and install patches or new versions have become far more prevalent. Some software vendors have looked to push auto-updaters beyond the traditional “an update is … Continue reading →

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Same dogs, new tricks

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Maxim Weinstein

Two new tricks have been reported that try to get users to download malicious software. The first is to send links via Twitter. Dmitry at Kaspersky Labs “explains”:http://www.viruslist.com/en/weblog?weblogid=208187551: This profile has obviously been created especially for infecting users, as there … Continue reading →

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