One way to avoid being a cyber-attack victim is to make sure you PC or laptop has software that’s been updated. Studies show that outdated apps and programs are the most overlooked way that you can protect yourself from some heartless hacker. Here are the top 20 apps that are likely targets, and you should update them yesterday:
- Adobe Shockwave
- VLC Media Player
- Skype
- Java Runtime Environment 6-8
- 7-Zip File Manager
- Foxit Reader
- Adobe Air
- InfranView
- Mozilla Firefox
- DivX Plus Web Player
- WinZip
- iTunes
- Nitro PDF Professional 9
- GOM Media Player
- WinRAR Archiver
- Skype 8
- Java Runtime Environment 10
- Nitro PDF Professional 10
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Mozilla HP Photo Creations
Source: The Hacker News