RealNetworks, developers of RealPlayer, a popular real-time streaming media player, recently released an advisory about vulnerabilities that when exploited could trigger remote code execution attacks. The firm reports at least 11 critical vulnerabilities that expose Windows, Mac, and Linux users to malicious hacker attacks. RealPlayer is a favorite target for malware and fraudware writers, and users are advised to download the latest software update. If you don’t use RealPlayer, you’re best advised to uninstall it immediately. Need help in making sure your applications are safe to use? Contact us today.

Related links:

• Bogus IQ test with destructive payload in the wild (zdnet)
• Tor project suffers hack attack (zdnet)
• RealPlayer Exploit Infecting Windows Machines (eweek)

Published on 28th January 2010 by Jeanne DeWitt.