Thought I’d take a minute and send out a reminder about an annoying but necessary topic:  Patching.  There are quite a few patches that have been released in the last few days.  Microsoft, Adobe and Apple are all addressing some serious security issues.  So…Please take some time to update your systems.  It will reduce the likelihood of identity theft and other horrors.

1:  Microsoft OS.  Use the Microsoft updates link in Internet Explorer or visit the Microsoft Update page.  There are approximately 34 updates that are required.  Grab a coffee and sit back.  It takes a while.

2:  Adobe Flash player.  Adobe has been experiencing some serious issues recently and there’s a new one out.  You can either check for the updates button within the adobe applications or visit their website here.

3:  iPhone.  This one is a large download too.  You can access this by connecting your iPhone to your system and in iTunes, select your iPhone.  In the summary page click on the “Check for Update” button.  Instructions are here.

Patching is something many people avoid or ignore.  Treat it like mowing your lawn:  Do it with a beer and it’ll seem like less of a chore.

We will be speaking in Ann Arbor, Michigan at Connor O’Neal’s at the LA2M. Scott and I will both be there to talk about privacy, Facebook, Apple, Google and where the Hell Micro$oft is these days. Come see us!

If you’re unable to attend the event, you can see it live online here.

Event details
Location: Conor O’Neills
Address:
318 South Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI
Phone: 734.272.4698
Email: info@la2m.org

If you haven’t looked at our Speaking section lately, take a look. We’ve got a number of events and conferences coming up this spring. Did you know that we are available to speak at your conference, university or business?

We are available to speak on a variety of topics, including:

1. Social Media Security Issues
2. Privacy 2.0
3. Phishing Scams in Social Media
4. Security Procedures for Businesses
5. The Mindset of Security
6. Protecting Your Blog
7. Twitter and FourSquare and GoWalla. Oh My!
8. Do You Know What Your Children Are Sharing?
9. Which Social Network is Safest?