02.27.04
Posted in security, spyware, privacy at 11:05 am by Jessica
Imagine walking into your home after a long, hard day at work. You change into your most comfortable (though not most flattering) pair of sweats, grab a box of your favorite cookies, order a pizza with extra grease, and plop down in front of the TV to watch your favorite sitcom. Imagine now that while you were gone, someone broke into your home, installed hidden cameras, and was watching everything you did. It’s demeaning. It’s embarrassing. It’s legal. Read the rest of this entry »
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02.25.04
Posted in security, software, virus, spyware at 3:30 pm by Jessica
Betcha never saw this one coming.
In a web poll of 117 college students, 92 percent intend to download new software, chat on instant messenger software and/or use peer-to-peer networks while at home over the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted in security, software, virus, spyware, spam at 10:27 am by Jessica
There are all kinds of ways to protect your PC: spam blockers, spyware removal programs, and anti-virus software seem necessary nowadays if you own a computer. But what about protecting your PC from electrical surges? This issue in PC security has been ignored for too long, being replaced by sexier, more complicated problems filled with evil spammers and malicious hackers. Well, the silence has lasted too long. If you want to protect your computer, its files, and your family, please read this important article. Read the rest of this entry »
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02.24.04
Posted in security, software, spam at 1:31 pm by Jessica
Did you know that the average human is 99.84% accurate? Two spam-blocking products, DSPAM and CRM114, claim to be ten times more accurate than that average human. Read the rest of this entry »
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02.20.04
Posted in security at 10:30 am by Jessica
Narrowband Internet users, fear not.Microsoft is indeed now taking orders for its free security update and patch CD. In just a few short weeks . two to four, to be exact . Joe NetSurfer will be able to update his computer.s security in just a few short minutes. Read the rest of this entry »
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02.19.04
Posted in security, virus, worm at 5:42 pm by Jessica
The NetSky worm has indeed shown up stateside, and is causing quite a problem for businesses and consumers alike. This particular worm is known as a “cluster bomb” because it can create up to 300 copies of itself inside a single network. This means it can send itself 300 times on one network before moving onto the next. Read the rest of this entry »
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02.18.04
Posted in security, software, microsoft at 2:37 pm by Jessica
Microsoft likes to think of itself on the cutting edge of technology. However, to the relief of around 70 percent of the software giant.s clients. In response to the major security breach last week, Microsoft is now considering sending free security update CDs with all of its service packs. It may not sound like much, but it could be a big help. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted in security, virus at 2:15 pm by Jessica
Yet another worm is starting to cause headaches for PC owners worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »
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02.17.04
Posted in security, spam, microsoft at 10:56 am by Jessica
Bill Gates promised the end of spam within two years. Too good to be true? Maybe. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted in security, microsoft, worm at 10:34 am by Jessica
Microsoft XP, NT, and 2000 users who have yet to download the security patch posted by the software giant last week are “in imminent danger,” according to EBCVG.com.
Exploit code was posted on a French website soon after the patch was issued that could cause major headaches to the PC owner and anyone on his or her email list. The possible exploitation would probably be reminiscent of the MSBlast worm that plagued Microsoft users last fall.
To get the patch, go to http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/20040210_windows.asp.
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