USB flash drives have become a popular choice for people needing a convenient, portable, and cheap storage device for their data. Unfortunately, as the use of these devices increases, so does the risk of potential security breaches.
Some of these risks include the introduction of malware such as viruses, worms, and Trojans to the computer or [...]
USB Devices Can Pose a Significant Security Risk
August 18th, 2010 · No Comments
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Tips for Improving Your Efficiency with Dual Monitors
August 4th, 2010 · No Comments
Web-worker Daily shares some useful tips on how to improve your efficiency using dual monitors with your computer. Both Mac OS and Windows support dual monitors, and you can get two 20-inch monitors for less money than what it would take to buy a larger display. Read more
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RealPlayer Users Beware
May 21st, 2010 · No Comments
RealNetworks, developers of RealPlayer, a popular real-time streaming media player, recently released an advisory about vulnerabilities that when exploited could trigger remote code execution attacks. The firm reports at least 11 critical vulnerabilities that expose Windows, Mac, and Linux users to malicious hacker attacks. RealPlayer is a favorite target for malware and fraudware writers, and [...]
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Beware of Vulnerabilities in Windows and Office
April 9th, 2010 · No Comments
Microsoft recently released a number of security bulletins and patches addressing vulnerabilities in Windows and Office that are of high risk to users. It’s widely believed that many will be exploited by hackers within the next 30 days. One of them could potentially allow hackers or malware authors to easily compromise systems by tricking users [...]
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Windows Server 2003
March 26th, 2009 · No Comments
I ran across something that I found rather disturbing and thought that I’d share. There are apparently people out there who think that Windows Server 2003 is secure or something. This character has a 2003 box out on the internet with a public IP address, no firewall and no antivirus software. The story that I [...]
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