Constant updating of the software we all use with the latest security patches and updates is a critical part of avoiding scams and identity theft threats.  Whenever new security updates and patches are issued, we provide access to these so that you can update your software to provide better security on your computers, smartphones, laptops and other electronic devices.  Updating your software with the latest security patches and updates as soon as possible is important because identity thieves and scammers are always finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in the software that we all use.  Delay in updating your software could lead to disastrous results.  However, it is also important to be sure that you are downloading legitimate patches and updates rather than being tricked by an identity thief or scammer into downloading malware under the guise of downloading a security patch or update.  Today’s updates are critical updates from Apple for OS X, Safari, iOS and Apple TV users.  In particular, one of vulnerabilities if left unpatched could enable a remote attacker to take complete control of the victim’s system. Users of the affected programs should make sure that they update their software with these latest security patches as soon as possible.  In addition, today’s security updates provides new security patches for the popular Adobe Flash Player which is a constant target of hackers.  Although it has just been a couple of weeks since I last provided you with Adobe Flash Player security updates, there are new security patches you should install now.

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Here is a  link to the necessary  Apple updates as provided by the Department of Homeland Security:  https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2015/01/27/Apple-Releases-Security-Updates-OS-X-Safari-iOS-and-Apple-TV

Here is a link to the security updates for the Adobe Flash Player: http://helpx.adobe.com/security.html