Flash Player gets another emergency patch—this time, Adobe Systems is warning of a ransomware attack, exploiting a bug in the beleaguered software. So should you install the patch, or just uninstall Flash Player? What do you think…

The ransomware, known as Cerber, has an unusual schtick: it talks to you. “Attention,” it slurs. “Your documents, photos, databases, and other important files have been encrypted.”

In IT Blogwatch, bloggers test their backups and uninstall Flash. Your humble blogwatcher curated these bloggy bits for your entertainment. <!– Not to mention: XXXXXXXXXXXX… –>

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