The Ultimate Guide to Windows 7 Security – Windows 7 has been warmly received and swiftly adopted by businesses, with the result that many IT admins are now struggling with the platform’s new security features. In addition to changes to User Account Control, BitLocker, and other features inherited from Windows Vista, Windows 7 introduces a slew of security capabilities that businesses will want to take advantage of.
How to Buy Security Software – We can’t say it enough: You need to run some sort of security software on your computer. Should you pay for a security suite or use a free one? Should you just use a standalone antivirus app? We help you make the right decision, with this collection of more than 30 reviews.
Former Hacker: Microsoft More Secure Than Apple, Adobe – A seasoned hacker believes Microsoft is now more secure than both Apple and Adobe. Marc Maiffret, who once faced FBI agents waving a gun in his face over his hacking exploits aged 17, now works trying to find security flaws in Microsoft’s software and well as tackling malware.
Firefox 3.6.4 Lorentz Hits Beta – Out-of-Process is Here! – Mozilla developers are now out with a new beta release of Firefox 3.6.4. As opposed to Firefox 3.6.2 and Firefox 3.6.3 (there was no 3.6.1 release), the main focus for the 3.6.4 release isn’t about a security fix.
McAfee Antivirus Update Halts Corporate PCs – A flawed McAfee antivirus update sent enterprise administrators scrambling today as the new signatures quarantined a crucial Windows system file, crippling an unknown number of Windows XP computers, according to messages on the company’s support forum.
From Your PC to Your TV – Sue Koost wants to get video from her PC to display on her television.
Five Windows 7 Issues Every IT Pro Needs to Know – Generally seen as a vast improvement on Windows Vista, as well as a timely successor to the decade-old Windows XP operating system, Windows 7 has met with largely positive reviews. But as with any huge software platform, Windows 7 also has some kinks.
New Zeus Trojan Targets Firefox Online Banking Users – A new version of the Zeus Trojan can exploit the Firefox browser to carry out fraud against online banking users, even if the financial institutions are using strong layers of protection.
New Hack Pinpoints Cell Phone User’s Location, Personal And Business Relationships – Researchers demonstrate a technique that exploits the cell phone infrastructure to compromise cell user’s privacy.
Generation Y Highly Susceptible To Threats Due To Risky Behavior Online – Seven out of 10 admit they are not always as careful as they should be when posting and accessing information online, a new RSA survey shows
Off Topic:
Turning buildings to dust: What is a barometric bomb? – The devil is in the details. Simple physics shows that the government cover story about what happened in Oklahoma City is impossible. (submitted by Dar)
Beef-based diesel: Amtrak goes to the cows – For the next year, Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer passenger train will make the 206-mile trip between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City on tallow—the rendered fat of cattle. Tallow is also an ingredient of some soaps and candles.
Newspapers on the iPad – Michael J. Miller has been using an iPad every day for the last couple of weeks. Lately, one of the things he’s been exploring is how the iPad has changed his reading of the morning papers. Is the experience more compelling than on the Kindle? Find out.
Today’s Quote:
“An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows.”
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
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