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wiredmikey writes "Just released, and coming in at 370 MB in size, the Mac OS X 10.7.4 update includes general OS fixes, and addresses more than 30 security vulnerabilities. But aside from typical security fixes, Apple has made an interesting move in an effort to protect users. Through this latest software update, Safari 5.1.7 will now automatically disable older — and typically more vulnerable — versions of the Adobe Flash player.
While many software vendors would prefer OS makers to keep their hands off their software, the move appears to be welcomed by Adobe, which has constantly battled vulnerabilities in its widely installed Flash Player.
While Apple has been criticized over its security practices and lack of cooperation and communication with security researchers, this is Apple's second action reaching across normal vendor boundaries after its recent auto-disabling Java release, in reaction to the now infamous Flashback Trojan that has been in the spotlight recently."
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While many software vendors would prefer OS makers to keep their hands off their software, the move appears to be welcomed by Adobe, which has constantly battled vulnerabilities in its widely installed Flash Player.
While Apple has been criticized over its security practices and lack of cooperation and communication with security researchers, this is Apple's second action reaching across normal vendor boundaries after its recent auto-disabling Java release, in reaction to the now infamous Flashback Trojan that has been in the spotlight recently."
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