There is a security advisory published by Adobe that urges users to upgrade to the latest Flash Player (currently 9.0.47.0 on Win/Mac/Solaris and 9.0.48.0 on Linux).

Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Adobe Flash Player that could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these potential vulnerabilities to take control of the affected system. A malicious SWF must be loaded in Flash Player by the user for an attacker to exploit these potential vulnerabilities. Users are recommended to update to the most current version of Flash Player available for their platform.

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This is a quick reminder for Brightoners that I'll be holding the first SWX Monday this evening at my place. See my previous post for further details.

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Yes, it's true, I'm speaking at MAX 2007 this year. But why, after being so vocally against their policies in the past? Simple. Because Adobe listened and they're making an effort to change, starting with the MAX conferences this year.

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Buy Blog Comments is a new business that sells blog spam. Do not support these people. How is this even legal?

The guy behind it is apparently one Jon Waraas. I hate blog spammers, Mr. Waraas, and something tells me that I'm not alone in that. I wonder if Mr. Waraas has set himself up to be one of the most hated 19-year-olds on the Internet.

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Kyle Roth recently created a Twitter badge for his blog using SWX and blogged about his experience:

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