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David Fischer

David Fischer

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before starting to be a team member at UpdateStar.

New version for Microsoft Windows tool for removing malicious software

David Fischer
November 13, 2019

The new version 5.77 recognizes and eliminates further malicious software.

Adobe fixes critical vulnerabilities

David Fischer
November 12, 2019

Adobe has released security updates for Bridge CC, Media Encoder, Illustrator CC, and Animate CC.

Give Comodo Dragon a try

David Fischer
November 3, 2019

The Chromium-based browser with a focus on security.

Firefox 70 available with 13 fixes

David Fischer
October 22, 2019

Version 70 strengthens privacy protection.

Paint.NET gets an update

David Fischer
October 14, 2019

In the latest version 4.2.6 the performance is significantly improved.

Microsoft update fixes 59 security vulnerabilities

David Fischer
October 9, 2019

Microsoft eliminated nine vulnerabilities classified as critical mainly affecing the Browser Edge and Internet Explorer.

Google browser tool checks for hacked passwords

David Fischer
September 30, 2019

This free password check extension alerts you, if one of your online accounts is affected.

Critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer

David Fischer
September 23, 2019

Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer.

Firefox 69.0.1 available with bug fixes

David Fischer
September 19, 2019

This release fixes some problems of Firefox 69 and closes a security vulnerability.

Adobe fixes two flash player vulnerabilities

David Fischer
September 11, 2019

Adobe published security updates for Flash Player and Application Manager. With the Flash Player update two critical vulnerabilities have been fixed.