Google Chrome Security related Update 20-Dec-2023

  Chrome fixes zero-day vulnerability in Chrome. Other Chromium browsers should soon follow.

 Chrome current updated version:
Version 120.0.6099.130 (Official Build) (64-bit)

Firefox Security Update 20-Dec-2023

 Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox and Thunderbird. A cyber threat actor could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.

Firefox 121
Firefox ESR 115.6
Thunderbird 115.6

Apple Updates 19-Dec-2023

  iOS 17.2.1
 iPadOS 17.2.1
 macOS 14.2.1
 iPadOS 16.7.4

 Safari 17.2.1

Security and bug fixes

Comcast discloses data breach 19-Dec-2023

 Cable giant Comcast disclosing data breach to millions of Xfinity customers. 

 Breach occurred between October 16 and 19.

 Comcast learned December 6 some data was stolen.

 Data included usernames and hashed passwords, contact information, date of birth, secret questions and answers.

Apple Updates Everything 11-Dec-2023

 iOS 17.2

iPadOS 17.2

tvOS 17.2

Sonoma 14.2

Monterey 12.7.2

iPadOS 16.7.3

watchOS 10.2

And Safari

Missing Files with Google Drive?

 Google might be addressing what some Google Drive users are reporting: Missing files on their desktop Google Drive application.

 Google recommends updating to latest Drive version: 85.0.13.0.

 This document might help:

Google Drive Support Document

Google issues Chrome browser update 6-Dec-2023

 Google has issued an update to the Chrome browser.

1 emergency patch and 6 security fixes.

Latest Chrome release: 120.0.6099.63

Expect other Chromium browsers to update soon.

Information Regulator demands information from TransUnion and Experian on alleged hack 30-Nov-2023

 Alleged hack of credit bureaus TransUnion and Experian.

Hackers claiming possession of consumer data to be released or sold if ramson ($60M) is not paid.

Legal obligations under section 22 of the Protection of Personal Information Act.

 The allocations may or may not be true.

 A recommended practice for all 4 credit reporting bureaus:
Every few months check to see if you requested alert, freeze, or block is still in place AND you are able to use your PIN.

 The dilemma:  Freeze  "They" can access your information.
The attackers have your PIN so "they" can unfreeze the re-freeze your access.

TransUnion, Experian, Equifax, Innovis.