Security
How LastPass is Handling a Security Breach the Right Way
I’m just as tired as you are of reading about security breaches, data being stolen and hackers sitting smugly behind their screens. Unfortunately, we’re not going to see a dip in the number of these crimes any time soon. The state of security within many companies is frankly deplorable. Corporations we have trusted for years [...]
Is the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Necessary?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Someone recently asked if I felt the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is actually necessary. It’s a good tool for what it’s designed to do and I don’t see why you would NOT have it on your Windows machines. It’s free, [...]
Does a Mac Need Security Software?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A chat room visitor asked me if it’s necessary to have an anti-virus program installed on Mac OS X. Most people will tell you that it isn’t needed, but I have a feeling my assistant Kat won’t agree with that assessment. [...]
Microsoft Patch Tuesday to be Largest Ever
Microsoft is already notifying IT managers and the general public that the upcoming “Patch Tuesday” will go down as the largest on record, with a total of seventeen updates being issued… two of them critical updates. They want the word to get out well prior to the drop so that people in corporate environments will [...]
Your MacBook Air Can Stay in the Bag in Airport Security Lines
Reports earlier today claimed that the TSA was making a big exception for the new 11″ MacBook Air machines. The rumor was that the devices did not need to be removed from their bags when going through security checkpoints in airports. Several people were angry over this news, wondering why their machine of choice wasn’t [...]
Is Your Computer Part of a Botnet in the US?
During the first half of 2010, more than two million computers in the United States alone were found to be part of a botnet. Microsoft performed the research, which showed that Brazil had the second highest level of infections at 550,000. The country hit hardest is South Korea, where 14.6 out of every 1000 machines [...]
The Best Antivirus Security Software
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed During live calls recently, one person asked my opinion on the best anti-virus program to use. I always defer this question to my assistant, Kat. She is a five-year Microsoft MVP in Consumer Security. Kat said that if you are looking [...]
CA Offers Savings to Stay Safe Online
Malware is everywhere. You don’t have to download torrents or visit adult sites in order to have your computer infected. Seemingly innocent sites aimed at kids have been known to have drive-by malicious content embedded within their pages. These drive-bys install themselves silenty onto your machine to do their dirty work. There is no warning. [...]
Top 100 Windows PC Security Tips
There are more threats to the security of your computer than I can begin to count. New types of attacks are released on more than a daily basis… you have to be vigilant. You already know to use strong passwords. You also know to be sure and have a good anti-virus program and firewall installed. [...]
Does Your Password Suck?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The New York Times on Sunday stated that a strong password isn’t the strongest security. We should instead be focused on the malware/keyloggers that invade systems and can steal ANY password, weak or strong. Should we continue our focus on “strong” [...]
IBM Serves Up Malware at Security Conference
Over the past week, heavy hitters in the computer security field attended the AusCERT conference
How Private is Facebook?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Are you leaving Facebook? With all of the concern over privacy lately, many people are choosing to close their accounts. Others are educating themselves with the changes Facebook has made and making the best choices for their profile pages. Still more [...]
How to Protect Your Privacy Online
Everyone is talking about privacy these days, and no one is happy with the state of things… especially when it comes to Facebook. I told you yesterday on Twitter: There are only two steps you need to follow in order to protect your privacy. Step 1 – STOP SHARING SHIT YOU DON’T WANT THE WORLD [...]
SUPERAntiSpyware Educational License Special
In the past, we’ve been fortunate to offer discounts on SUPERAntiSpyware to our readers, and the response has always been great. SAS is an excellent product, one which Kat highly recommends. Today I learned that they are offering a very special license for educational institutions, and I wanted to make sure that it is passed [...]
Losing Everything on Your Computer Would be a Disaster
When purchasing a hard drive, most people look at the storage available, the speed, the price, and the warranty. The manufacturer’s warranty will be the last thing on your mind if there is a major hard drive failure. To put it in very simple terms, everything on your hard drive could be inaccessible. Everything on [...]
