Mozilla Firefox Version 147.0.4 Released with Security Update

 Mozilla sent Firefox Version 147.0.4 to the release channel. From what I have located, the latest ESR versions are 140.7 ESR and 115.32.0 ESR.

The update includes one (1) critical security update.

The update also includes a bug fix. To review the fixe, see the Release Notes.

Update:  To get the update now, select "Help" from the Firefox menu and pick "About Firefox".  Mac users need to select "About Firefox" from the Firefox menu.  If you do not use the English language version, Fully Localized Versions are available for download.

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Microsoft February 2026 Security Updates

 

The Microsoft February 2026 security updates have been released and consist of 112 new CVEs to Microsoft products.  In addition, there are 62 third-party and chromium CVEs.

Of the Microsoft CVEs released, 5 are rated Critical, 2 are rated Moderate and the rest are rated Important in severity. At the time of release, six are listed as being exploited of which three are publicly known.

The security updates apply to the following products, features and roles: Windows and Windows components, Office and Office Components, Azure, Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), .NET and Visual Studio, GitHub Copilot, Mailslot FS, Exchange Server, Internet Explorer (!), Power BI, Hyper-V Server, and the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Information regarding known issues with KBs included in the security updates can be found at the bottom of the page at February 2026 Security Updates - Release Notes - Security Update Guide - Microsoft.

Recommended Reading:  See Dustin Childs complete review and analysis in Zero Day Initiative -- The February 2026 Security Update Review.

Additional Update Notes:

• Windows 10 -- See Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU).
• Servicing Stack Updates -- Microsoft now combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the Latest Cumulative Updates (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates and Servicing Stack Updates (SSU): Frequently Asked Questions.
  
• Windows updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are also available via search for the KB number in the Microsoft Update Catalog.
• For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 11 operating systems, please see Windows 11 Home and Pro.
• Windows Update History:  Windows 11, Windows 10

 

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide

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Adobe Acrobat/Reader Update

 

Adobe released an update with bug fixes for Acrobat Reader.

Update or Complete Download

Adobe Acrobat and Reader are being updated to version 25.001.21184.  Updates should become available via the internal updater or checks can be manually activated by choosing Help/Check for Updates.  

Reader DC and other versions are available here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Note: UNcheck any pre-checked additional options presented with the update. They are not part of the software update and are completely optional.

Release Notes

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