Critical Updates for Windows, Flash Player

KrebsOnSecurity.com reports Microsoft issued a record number of software updates today, releasing 14 update bundles to plug at least 34 security holes in its Windows operating system, Microsoft Office and other software. More than a third of flaws earned a “critical” severity rating, Microsoft’s most serious.

Krebs also reports Adobe released a patch for its ubiquitous Flash Player that fixes at least six flaws in Flash. The newest version brings Flash to v. 10.1.82.76. If you’d like to know what version of Flash you are currently using, browse to this link.