Apple & Microsoft Security and Glitch Fixes
It’s a long weekend so perhaps you should consider updating your operating systems to get rid of some nasty security issues and glitches ?
Apple had noticed a security issue for their El Capitain, Yosemite, Safari and iOS software so they’ve issued updates for their computers, tables and iPhones.
Microsoft’s Anniversary version of Windows 10 operating system had freezing issues so they also issued updates this weekend.
Have a safe weekend !
Canada Post Security Warning + Postal Strike Update
Canada Post has issued a warning stating that official looking emails have been circulating asking people to click on link for tracking information on parcels that are non-existent.
Clicking on this link results in the downloading of a virus so Canada Post advises people to copy and paste the tracking number of these parcels into the official site.
If you receive one of these emails and are not waiting for a package to be delivered, delete the email.
In regards to the possibility of a postal strike, the 30 day extension will end on the 8th of August and both parties are expected to enter into binding arbitration. The Union is planning a rally in Montreal on the 6th from Parc Saint-Alphonse to the Prime Minister’s constituency office on Jarry Street East.
Security Warning – Pokeman GO
Pokémon GO is now officially available to Canadians and players should definitely take the opportunity to secure their devices a.s.a.p.
Security software for mobile devices can be obtained from Avira Mobile Security (iOS), ESET, Kaspersky Labs (Visit the Kaspersky Lab Canada e-Store), Lookout (iOS), McAfee (iOS), Norton Canada, VIPRE Antivirus and Zone Alarm. And please pay attention to your surroundings when playing.
By the way, the Pokémon GO game itself is available from iTunes (iPhone/iPad) and from Google Play (Android).
Windows Security Update
It appears that Google has found some serious issues in Symantec security software products so users of this Norton software may want to consider purchasing a Fixme Stick to clean their computers of unwanted malicious software.
I’ve tried the latter and it’s great. Easy to use to clean out the junk that’s missed by most anti-virus software.
Symantec will likely be working on correcting this issue soon so Norton users should keep those updates recent.
By the way, if you were planning on upgrading your PC’s operating system to Windows 10 you have until July 29th, 2016 to do it for free. An upgrade cost you $120 afterwards, more if you upgrade to Pro.
Most users of the previous operators systems will be prompted to upgrade through-out the month, some with full screen warnings.
Windows Users : Uninstall Quicktime
Apple has stated they will not longer support Windows installations of this software and the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team issued an alert advising users to uninstall this program due to the existence of two vulnerabilities found in this program.
Click here for information on how to uninstall this program from Windows machines.
Warning To Internet Explorer/Edge Users
Microsoft recommends that you update to the latest version as soon as possible because of a potential security issue.
Older versions of Internet Explorer prior to 11 will also not be supported as of January 12th, 2016.