Windows XP SP3 includes vulnerable Flash Player

Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) ships with an out-of-date version of Adobe's Flash Player that's vulnerable to recently-spotted attacks, according to Microsoft's support documentation. ...continue reading 'Windows XP SP3 includes vulnerable Flash Player'

Adobe launches hosted services, adds Flash to Acrobat

Adobe on Monday is set to unveil the next version of its Adobe Acrobat software, which adds support for the company's Flash multimedia technology. The company also plans to launch a new Web site offering users free hosted services for document creation, sharing and storage. ...continue reading 'Adobe launches hosted services, adds Flash to Acrobat'

Symantec backtracks on Adobe Flash warning

After warning on Tuesday that hackers were exploiting an unpatched bug in Adobe Systems' Flash Player software, Symantec has backtracked from this claim, saying the flaw is 'very similar' to another vulnerability that was patched last month. ...continue reading 'Symantec backtracks on Adobe Flash warning'

New Adobe flaw being used in attacks, says Symantec

An unpatched bug in Adobe Systems' Flash Player software is being exploited by online criminals, Symantec reported Monday. ...continue reading 'New Adobe flaw being used in attacks, says Symantec'

Adobe establishes Open Screen Project for Flash, AIR

Adobe launched a new community development project on Thursday aimed at using its Flash and AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) technologies to create a consistent application interface across all devices -- whether they are smartphones, PCs or set-top boxes. ...continue reading 'Adobe establishes Open Screen Project for Flash, AIR'

With thousands of sites affected, Adobe to patch Flash bug

Adobe is working on an update to its Flash Player software that will address a widespread vulnerability found on hundreds of thousands of Web sites. ...continue reading 'With thousands of sites affected, Adobe to patch Flash bug'

Google: Web sites slow to fix serious Flash flaws

Two months after Adobe Systems patched a serious flaw in its Flash development software, there are still hundreds of thousands of Web pages serving up buggy Shockwave Flash (.swf) files that could be exploited by hackers, according to a Google researcher. ...continue reading 'Google: Web sites slow to fix serious Flash flaws'

Adobe backtracks on Flash for iPhone

Adobe has poured cold water on its previous claims it will bring Flash support to the iPhone. ...continue reading 'Adobe backtracks on Flash for iPhone'