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Urgent Security Update for Firefox.
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Having read the following on BBC, I thought I'd let people know that an updated version of Firefox has been released to counter big security issues in the previous release. For those who have yet to update to version 1.5.0.2., it's advised that you do so as soon as possible.
Here's what the BBC report said:
You can update by going to http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Here's what the BBC report said:
Firefox sorts out security flaws
Computer users are being urged to update the Firefox web browser to close serious security holes in it.
Some of the security lapses in Mozilla software, which Firefox is based on, could allow malicious hackers to hijack computers.
There have been a total of 21 security flaws in various versions of Firefox, according to security firm Secunia.
Users are urged to download the latest versions of all Mozilla programs to protect their computers from attack.
The US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Cert) warn that other Mozilla products including e-mail client, Thunderbird, and the internet application, Seamonkey, may also be affected.
More secure
The Mozilla Foundations have released a new version of Firefox and Thunderbird which contain fixes to some of the security flaws.
Programs like Firefox have been thought to be more secure than other browsers such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer because of its links to the open-source software community.
There have been more than 100 million downloads of the Firefox software since its launch in 2004.
However, Internet Explorer is still the world's most popular browser with over 80% of the market.
Last year both browsers were hit by the same security bug.
The new security alert is thought to be the first time that so many vulnerabilities have been exposed in the Firefox browser.
Users should make sure they have the most up-to-date version of Firefox, which is version 1.5.0.2.
You can update by going to http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
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Unless you've changed your settings, i think 1.5 should have auto-updated itself days ago
i know mine did
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sra wrote:Unless you've changed your settings, i think 1.5 should have auto-updated itself days ago
i know mine did
Mine didn't! In fact, I had to create a new profile, as my old one wouldn't allow anything to download anymore (even when I had it set to allow downloads of themes, extentions, etc). Mine was set to auto update, too. Some people may not have Firefox set to auto update.
To check your version, click on Help (in the top toolbar) > About Mozilla Firefox. A box will pop up telling you which version you are using.In a rut? Can't get out? Don't know why?
It's time to make that change.
Cover up all the pain in your life
With our new product range.
So please don't feel blue - let us show you how
To talk yourself into a good mood right now.
Feeling sad is no longer allowed,
No matter how worthless you are.0 -
Just a note here to all of you that run Norton Internet Security (NIS) and Firefox.
After you update your Firefox to the new version you might not be able to connect to the internet!
This is a known problem with NIS, I suggest you visit the Mozilla site here:-
http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?t=259337
and copy this page to your documents before you update, just in case!I love my spell checker, it stops me making all sorts of stupid smelling mistakes. :doh:0 -
Thankyou everyone, i'll give it a shot.0
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