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Update Adobe Acrobat, Again – Joe Reviews SB10-060 Cert Report (Video)

Here is a review of this weeks Cert Advisory. Adobe Acrobat has returned, please be sure to update! This is a weekly feature here at Managed Solutions. If you have questions about this video post a comment here or ask on our Facebook Fan Page.

Google Chrome Vulnerabilities – Joe Reviews SB10-053 Cert Report (Video)

Here is a review of this weeks Cert Advisory. Surprising number of Google Chrome issues this week, luckily Chrome is updated constantly and quietly without prompting. This is a weekly feature here at Managed Solutions.

Run Windows Updates – Joe Reviews SB10-046 Cert Report (Video)

Here is a review of this weeks Cert Advisory. This week is Microsoft triage week, there are a ton of 9.3 severity and above (out of 10) vulnerabilities. This is a weekly feature here at Managed Solutions. What can you do to protect yourself: Perform Windows updates when prompted or visit http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate Perform Office Updates if you use any of the Micrososft Office family products at http://office.microsoft.com Be cautious with file attachments and links in Emai...

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Solving the problem with large attachments (Video) Drop.io

Our partner Drop.io has recently created a functional beta of a plugin that allows you to share file(s) up to 100mb (for free) or greater (with paid subscription) simply via Microsoft Outlook. In this video we demonstrate where to get the plugin and how to use it. We are an affiliate of drop.io and if you would like a paid subscription you can use the featured product links in the right hand navigation menu on our website or by clicking here.

Joe Reviews SB10-040 Cert Report (Video)

Here is a review of this weeks Cert Advisory. The main highlight are the vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer version 5, which is not broadly used. This is a weekly feature here at Managed Solutions.

Joe Reviews SB10-32 Cert Report (Video)

These are weekly reviews of the reports from CERT. The main highlights are some Realplayer vulnerabilities and the Cisco Unified Meeting Place. This is a weekly feature here at Managed Solutions.

ADP Warns of Phishing Emails to Payroll Clients

We were made aware of an issue that ADP is reporting with some of their Payroll customers. Here is the text of the warning message they are sending their clients: "ADP is receiving reports of a phishing email scam targeting ADP EasyPayNet clients who perform their payroll via the Internet.  Phishing email scams are designed to mimic legitimate websites and are intended to compromise your login credentials.  The email is fraudulent and did not come from ADP.  Please immediately delete the emai...

Joe Reviews SB10-25 Cert Report (Video)

These are weekly reviews of the reports from CERT. Nothing too horrible this week, but I provide more insights into what to look for and why. I did review the Shockwave Player vulnerability after recording the video and determined that since it is not a common component for most of our audience it did not merit a separate bulletin and notice. This is a weekly feature here at Managed Solutions.

3 Reasons IT Pros and Informed Computer Users Should use CERT

The US-CERT Cyber Security Bulletin is a tool that provides frequent alerts on threats that affect computer technology. It is an essential tool for individuals in the business to see in one place the majority of known security risks affecting an extremely broad range of platforms and technologies. Here are # reasons why every IT person should review this list weekly: The list is not platform specifc and covers everything from drivers to your Mac or PC software and OS. It is sorted by the r...