Day: July 12, 2016

EFS Network Management - July 2016 Microsoft Security Updates

July 2016 Microsoft Security Updates

SUMMARY OF July 2016 SECURITY UPDATES

Microsoft has released 11 updates for the July monthly Security Update addressing vulnerabilities in Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, Office versions and other Microsoft software. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

EFS Network Management encourages users and administrators to check the Microsoft Security Bulletins MS16-084 through MS16-094.

These updates address issues with Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, VBScript, JScript, Windows Print Spooler, Microsoft Office, Windows Kernel, Adobe Flash Player, and Secure Boot that could all remote code execution with full system privileges.

Microsoft releases the latest security updates at a random time after the second Tuesday of the month which is July 12, 2016 These Microsoft security updates will patch issues that might allow an attacker or malicious code remote access to the system with full privileges.

These updates will auto installed at a random time by Microsoft if the computer has been setup for auto updating. These update  usually take place late at night to the servers and desktops and will occur over the next few days.

Please expect that there maybe issues with the updates. There are no known issues at the release of this notice from Microsoft.

If issues do arise, please reboot the system to see if it will self-heal and recover. If it does not recover please open a EFS Network Management Support Request and we will take a look at the issues or you can contact us for help.

EFS Network Management - July 2016 Adobe Security Updates

July 2016 Adobe Security Updates

SUMMARY OF July 2016 ADOBE SECURITY UPDATES

Adobe has released the latest security updates for the July addressing vulnerabilities in Adobe software product suites. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system.

EFS Network Management encourages users and administrators to check the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-26.

These updates address critical vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and Macintosh.

Adobe recommends users update their software to the latest versions. Instructions on how to do so are listed in the Security Bulletin.

Please expect that there maybe issues with the updates. There are no known issues at the release of this notice from Adobe.

If issues do arise, please reboot the system to see if it will self-heal and recover. If it does not recover please open a EFS Network Management Support Request and we will take a look at the issues or you can contact us for help.

EFS Network Management - DHS US-CERT Ransomware and Recent Variants

DHS US-CERT Ransomware and Recent Variants

EFS Network Management encourages users and administrators to check the DHS US-CERT Security Bulletin below on Ransomware and Recent Variants  that might affect your business.

The Department of Homeland Security’s division of US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) has released the latest security notice TA16-091A: Ransomware and Recent Variants. This article listed all the details.

 

DHS-US-CERT

US-CERT has updated their documentation on the rise of Ransomware.  They describe what it is, why it is so effective, the variants, type of Malware, impacts, solutions recommendations, and references to key resources.

It is important to understand what they are,  how it may affect users and businesses and how to protect computers systems the best that you can.

If faced with a ransomware issue, please open a EFS Network Management Support Request.  We will take a look at the issue or you can contact us for help.