Monthly Archives: December 2009

Gmail Service Center and PayPal Spam Scams Are Back!

The old “Due to the congestion in all Gmail users and removal of all unused Gmail Accounts” scam, is making a reappearance. This scam has been around for years, and every so often it makes its way back. This occasional … Continue reading

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FreeRip – Free Multi-format Audio-track Ripper

If you’re an audiophile, or a wannabe audiophile, and you love to rip CD’s,  then guest writer Glenn Taggart has some great advice for you. I have a vast collection of music on CD. I remember buying my first CD … Continue reading

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AntiTroy Fake Antivirus – PandaLabs Takes a Look

Courtesy of Panda Security: This week’s PandaLabs report looks at a new fake antivirus and two Trojans. Removal help for AntiTroy fake antivirus, follows later in this article. AntiTroy is a new fake antivirus. This type of malware passes itself … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 19, 2009

10 reasons Windows 7 will rule the desktop OS space – In the battle for desktop OS supremacy, both Linux and Mac OS proponents say their platforms are gaining ground. See why Deb Shinder thinks Windows 7 has nothing to … Continue reading

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Handy Backup Server Contest – The Winner is…

I’m happy to announce the winner of the free $599 U.S. license, for Handy Backup Server enterprise network edition, a superior enterprise grade backup application. Congratulations to the winner: Aaron G. Sword Aaron has received notification directly. Thank you, to … Continue reading

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My Cyber – Criminal Resolutions for 2010

I’ve said here, many times, that cybercriminals are some of the craftiest people on the planet.  Cyber-criminals are experts at recognizing opportunity, and we know  cyber-criminals use every conceivable opportunity to spread malware. The bad guys are strategic in their … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 18, 2009

McDonald’s to offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi – McDonald’s restaurants may soon be the easiest spot to find free Wi-Fi and browse the Web as long as you like. The restaurant chain is lifting a $2.95 fee for two hours of … Continue reading

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Straight From PandaLabs – Malware to Watch for in 2010

Button up your overcoat and get your rain gear ready; it’s going to get stormy! PandaLabs has released its 2010 forecast of computer threat trends for 2010. Cybercriminals are increasingly more knowledgeable, quicker to respond to opportunities, and more relentless … Continue reading

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Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – December 17, 2009

Insurgents Hack U.S. Drones – Militants in Iraq have used $26 off-the-shelf software to intercept live video feeds from U.S. Predator drones, potentially providing them with information they need to evade or monitor U.S. military operations. Mozilla Patches 7 Firefox … Continue reading

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Update FireFox – FireFox 3.5.6 Released – Fixes 11 Security Issues

Firefox 3.5.6 has just been released which addresses 11 documented security issues, as well as a number of stability issue. Since Browser vulnerabilities operate as a prime gateway for malware, immediate updating is strongly recommended. From Mozilla: MFSA 2009-67 (Critical) … Continue reading

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