Yesterday was Patch Tuesday, the day that both Microsoft and Adobe release all their cyclical monthly security updates. However, Microsoft actually pre-released some updates last week, due to the Meltdown and Spectre flaws. In today’s video, I quickly highlight some of Microsoft’s updates, but also cover some technical issues that have cropped up in their latest patches. I also quickly cover Adobe’s Flash patch. Watch the video for the complete scoop, and check out the references for details and links to updates.
Episode Runtime: 5:47
Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtMbDRrRGEU
EPISODE REFERENCES:
- Good summary of Microsoft’s January updates – Ghacks
- Blog post of the impacts of Meltdown and Spectre patches – Microsoft
- Article on some Microsoft patch issues – Liliputing
- Windows Meltdown patch causing some blue screens – Telegraph
- Excellent security research blog post on Microsoft patches and new AV requirements – Double Pulsar
- Adobe’s Flash Player security advisory – Adobe
- Malware disguises itself as Flash Player – ZDNet
—Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)
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