Microsoft Predicts Bots To Be Biggest Threat of '07
Friday December 29, 2006
Not long after my last post about the malware known as bots, a report came out that Microsoft is predicting that bots will be the biggest computer and network security ... Read More
Battling The Bots
Monday December 18, 2006
According to various industry sources, bots are one of the biggest threats to computer or Internet security right now. By some estimates, there are as many as 100 million or ... Read More
December Security Bulletins From Microsoft
Monday December 18, 2006
Last Tuesday was the final "Patch Tuesday" from Microsoft. Microsoft released a total of 7 Security Bulletins for December, bringing the total for the year to 78. There were 3 ... Read More
New Zero-Day Exploits Plague Microsoft Word
Monday December 11, 2006
Tomorrow is Patch Tuesday for Microsoft. The word on the street is that they will release 6 new Security Bulletins for the month of December. However, they are not expected ... Read More
Disable Remote Access To Protect Your PC
Monday December 11, 2006
Microsoft Windows XP has a number of great features designed to make it easier to supoprt and maintain. The ability to connect to the computer remotely can be a great ... Read More
Microsoft Offers Free Scans With Windows Live OneCare
Monday December 11, 2006
I am sure that you know that you should have antivirus software installed, updated, and actively running in order to adequately protect your PC. If for some reason you don't ... Read More
Be Cautious When Buying Refurbished Gifts
Sunday December 10, 2006
A mother in Fort Worth, TX got more than she bargained for when she purchased a used, but supposedly refurbished memory card from Gamestop. According to a story from the ... Read More
Beware of Holiday Phishing Scams
Monday December 4, 2006
Phishing is a threat 365 days a year, but it seems to increase dramatically during certain times of the year. After the death of someone famous, or after any major ... Read More
5 Steps to Protect Yourself From Spyware
Monday December 4, 2006
Spyware has grown as a threat to computer security in recent years and remains a persistent threat today. Many types of spyware and adware are more of an annoyance than ... Read More
Holiday Gift Ideas
Monday December 4, 2006
Looking for a gift for the techie in your life? Or, maybe you need a gift for the techno-phobe. Whether you are looking for gift ideas for your computer whiz ... Read More
