ITS News http://www.colorado.edu/its/news Latest technology news from Information Technology Services (ITS) ITS News http://www.colorado.edu/its/news http://www.colorado.edu/its/images/swoosh.gif Apple Addresses Security Concerns with Safari Update http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/apple11.12.09.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:00:00 MST Apple has released an update to their Safari browser. The IT Security Office recommends that all users update affected software. The update remediates a multitude of vulnerabilities that can affect the stability and security of a computer system. Un-patched systems run the risk of having personal information accessed by malicious individuals or code being run without the system owner's permission. Microsoft Updates for Windows, Windows Server and Microsoft Office http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/microsoft11.10.09.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:20:00 MST Microsoft has released multiple security bulletins for critical vulnerabilities in Windows, Windows Server, and Microsoft Office for Windows and Macintosh. The Campus IT Security Office strongly urges all users to update. These vulnerabilities can cause crashes of both the operating system and programs, and can facilitate unauthorized access to un-patched systems. Apple Updates for OS X and OS X Server http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/apple11.10.09.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:20:00 MST Apple has released updates to OS X and OS X Server. The IT Security Office recommends that users update affected software. The updates remedy a multitude of vulnerabilities that can affect the stability and security of your computer or server. Un-patched systems could be compromised by someone with malicious intent thereby exposing personal information. Sun Issues Java Update for Multiple Vulnerabilities http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/java11.06.09.html Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:00:00 MST Vulnerabilities have been reported in Sun Java which can be exploited to bypass certain security restrictions, cause a Denial of Service, execute arbitrary or malicious code and compromise a user's system. The Campus IT Security Office strongly urges all users of affected software to update. Security Updates Available for Shockwave Player http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/shockwave11.05.09.html Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:00:00 MST Vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5.1.601 and earlier versions. An un-patched system could allow an attacker to run malicious code causing the system to become unstable. The Campus IT Security Office strongly urges all users of affected software to update. Security Updates available for Adobe Reader and Acrobat http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/adobe10.16.09.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 9:45:00 MST Vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Reader and Acrobat for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX. These vulnerabilities could cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. Users are encouraged to read Adobe's Security Bulletin and update vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat. ITS Recommends Delaying Upgrade to Windows 7 and Snow Leopard http://www.colorado.edu/its/news/windows7_snow_leopard_reco.html Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:00:00 MST Microsoft and Apple are releasing new versions of their operating systems, and due to incompatibilities with a number of campus security programs, Information Technology Services recommends delaying upgrading to these new operating systems. ITS is still testing compatibility with other campus services and supported software and will report the results on these websites: http://www.colorado.edu/its/hardwaresoftware/snowleopard/ for Snow Leopard and http://www.colorado.edu/its/hardwaresoftware/windows7/ for Windows 7.