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Category Archives: Software Safety
Malware Threatens to Sue BitTorrent Downloaders
Peer-to-peer file sharing is a major source of viruses, trojans, and other malware. On service calls, I’ve frequently found Limewire downloads or Torrents that served as the entry point for malicious software. Be careful where you download from and be … Continue reading
Five Myths About Cybersecurity
A short read on a few myths surrounding your safety and security while online. The bottom line is that you are responsible for your own safety and your own security. Government can do things to help, but the effectiveness of … Continue reading
Posted in Privacy, Security, Software Safety
Tagged Networking, safety, Security, Threats, wifi, wireless
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New twist on scareware locks up your PC – Technology Live – USATODAY.com
This is a nasty one. I’ve warned before about the scareware threat where warning boxes pop up, tell you that you’re infected with some virus, and then tell you that the quick remedy is to “click here” to fix the … Continue reading
Sponsored search results lead to malware
A short story: A few days ago I recommended a software product to a friend of mine. I provided the web address to the product but later that day when he went to download it my friend couldn’t remember the … Continue reading
Wireless Cybercriminals Target Clueless Vacationers – Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News – FOXNews.com
I’ve fallen into this bad habit on occasion as well. The laptop is handy, I just need to check a few emails…I wonder if there is wifi available here…lucky me, I’m getting a pretty good signal… Take heed, just because … Continue reading
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Tagged Networking, safety, Security, Threats, wifi, wireless
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Parental Control Software
Outside of the somewhat routine “do you think my computer could have a virus” question, the next most frequent question I’m asked is in regard to parental control software. There are a number of options currently in the market but … Continue reading
Posted in Privacy, Security, Software, Software Safety
Tagged filtering, parental controls
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