Edgecrusher
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i have automatic update enabled. after the reinstallation of windows, i get a lot of windows updates to install.
internet explorer opens up and redirects
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Alot of those updates are for patching vulnerabilities. These can be exploited and if successful are a way into your machine. Windows update only covers MS products.
Secunia scan will cover the other products that are also exploited like java, Adobe products, media players etc. Malware attacks are moving to the web and are looking for outdated unpatched web applications to take advantage of.
Secunia scan will cover the other products that are also exploited like java, Adobe products, media players etc. Malware attacks are moving to the web and are looking for outdated unpatched web applications to take advantage of.
Edgecrusher
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well i dont have anymore problems with the computer now, so you can close the thread now..
Edgecrusher
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oh 1 more thing. how do i get windows update for firefox, since i dont use internet explorer.
Just to clarify, Windows Updates are for Microsoft Products only. FireFox is put out by Mozilla.
I believe in Microsoft Windows FireFox will automatically check for updates by default. Check this Link to be sure. I use FF in linux so I get updates via the distribution.
Even though you dont use Internet Explorer its still necessary to keep it updated, why? to patch possible vulnerabilities that could be exploited. The best thing to do is just leave the auto update feature on- which you do-so you will get all the updates when they are released.
I believe in Microsoft Windows FireFox will automatically check for updates by default. Check this Link to be sure. I use FF in linux so I get updates via the distribution.
Even though you dont use Internet Explorer its still necessary to keep it updated, why? to patch possible vulnerabilities that could be exploited. The best thing to do is just leave the auto update feature on- which you do-so you will get all the updates when they are released.
Edgecrusher
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yup, just checked firefox is updated.
ok. Happy Safe Surfing out there.
Edgecrusher
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thanks for your help, sloving the computer problems. much appreciated