I only install when I find I have a need. But Flash is not the only channel that can be exploited; my own ignorance and (hopefully only occasional and momentary) stupidity is more than likely preeminent.mikehalloran wrote:Stop allowing Flash Player to run is a start. It was supposed to be gone completely by Jan. 2017 but that clearly hasn't happened.HCMarkus wrote:I start to worry when browser support starts to fall away, leaving more potentially open doors for the nefarious web lurker.
In my job, I can't do that as some state web sites still use it. OTOH, I am set up so that it never runs without me giving express permission on a case by case basis. A bit of a PIA, I know but I have to access way too many unknown sites to do it any other way.
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/flash-click ... 20422.html
Upgrade OS from 10.10.5 ?
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https://arstechnica.com/security/2017/0 ... -switches/HCMarkus wrote:I start to worry when browser support starts to fall away, leaving more potentially open doors for the nefarious web lurker.
Just ask the CIA.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if we see a slew of security updates from our favorite software vendors in the coming days and weeks.