electricpete
Technical User
The following software identified a large amount of software on my computer that is out-of-date, vulnerable for various reasons, and subject to being exploited by hackers.
Secunia Personal Software Inspector:
Much of the software was easily removed or updated. However some cannot be easily upgraded without a cost.
My question is: can software be exploited when not in use... or is it primarily a concern when in use?
Much of the software, I can limit to using while I am not connected to the internet. Would that be a reasonable strategy to limit the vulnerability? Or can it somehow be dangerous even without using it?
Examples of the software in question
Adobe Professional 7.0
MS Word,Excel, Powerpoint, Access (all 2000 version)
Secunia Personal Software Inspector:
Much of the software was easily removed or updated. However some cannot be easily upgraded without a cost.
My question is: can software be exploited when not in use... or is it primarily a concern when in use?
Much of the software, I can limit to using while I am not connected to the internet. Would that be a reasonable strategy to limit the vulnerability? Or can it somehow be dangerous even without using it?
Examples of the software in question
Adobe Professional 7.0
MS Word,Excel, Powerpoint, Access (all 2000 version)