A recent PC World article noted that once again a new version of Firefox was released last week. Mozilla last week released Firefox 26, which kicked off a limited form of click-to-play function and patched 15 security vulnerabilities, six of which were marked “critical.” I recommend Firefox to my clients. Firefox has some features which… Continue reading Firefox Web Browser Gets Another Update
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Windows XP Retirement April 2014
A recent PC Word article reminded those with old PCs still running Windows XP that “Windows XP retirement nears.” All this year, I’ve been noting this event to any clients still using that old Microsoft system. … in April of next year, 2014, Microsoft will execute on its long published maintenance plan and stop commercial… Continue reading Windows XP Retirement April 2014
It’s the mo-o-o-ost dangerous time of the year
A recent PC World article reminded us that “Tech threats abound beyond spam, malware during holidays.” Cyber criminals are all over social media sites, trying to get you to click on links from your “friends,” or to open up fake e-cards. Or, they’re trying to scam you into purchasing fraudulent gift cards for unbelievably low… Continue reading It’s the mo-o-o-ost dangerous time of the year
Holiday Cyber Risks
IDG’s CSO* recently posted an article titled “5 risks to avoid for the holidays” summarizing scams and risks to beware of for the holidays. In particular, watch out for spoofed emails purportedly from shippers and payment processing agents. Also fake e-cards. Fake messages frequently include instructions to open an attachment or click on a link.… Continue reading Holiday Cyber Risks
Prof’s Hack Challenge Revealing
PC World summarized the results of a New York University Professor’s challenge to conduct a personal “pen test” on him. And the answer, at least in his case, is that knowing that they were out to get him didn’t stop them. He got hacked. As he wrote, in an account of the project last month,… Continue reading Prof’s Hack Challenge Revealing