Summary If you are a regular Google Chrome user you may be interested in the enhanced protection feature that can be enabled in Settings under Security. To learn more, from within Chrome you can go to this link chrome://settings/security Chrome Enhanced Protection When you go to the Security options in Chrome, under Enhanced protection you… Continue reading Google Chrome: Preemptive and Proactive Browser Security with Enhanced Protection
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How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Introduction There are numerous advisories and guides to help people identify malicious emails. However, many of these documents are incomplete or incorrect. Some of the old guidelines to identify fake emails no longer apply. For example, in the past we were told to be suspicious of unknown senders, but to trust emails from people we… Continue reading How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Apple Defends National Privacy Infrastructure in Legal Standoff With the United States
Below is the letter from Tim Cook that was posted to Apple’s website on 16 January 2016. It is reposted here for dissemination, reference, and archival purposes. February 16, 2016 A Message to Our Customers The United States government has demanded that Apple take an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers.… Continue reading Apple Defends National Privacy Infrastructure in Legal Standoff With the United States
Yahoo Accounts Vulnerable to Hacking – Why and How to Protect Yourself
There’s a flurry of articles being written about the current Yahoo security vulnerability that allows user accounts to be easily hacked. The original research for this discovery is provided by a Bitdefender report. Summary. If you are a Yahoo user and mistakenly click on a malicious link, you could be taken to a page with malicious… Continue reading Yahoo Accounts Vulnerable to Hacking – Why and How to Protect Yourself
Night Owl 4BL-45GB 4 Channel H.264 Complete Video Security Kit
Summary Night Owl’s 4BL-45GB is an advanced 4 channel H.264 smart DVR that allows you to access it remotely from both the internet via Internet Explorer and/or select 3G/4G smart phones and tablet pc’s including your iPhone®, Android® and select Blackberry® Models. [Buy Now | Learn More] Product Details This video security kit provides you with… Continue reading Night Owl 4BL-45GB 4 Channel H.264 Complete Video Security Kit
Apple OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 Update – Features
The following information was provided by Apple. [source] * * * About the OS X Mountain Lionv10.8.2 Update The OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 update is recommended for all OS X Mountain Lion users and includes new features and fixes. Updating your system You should back up your system before installation; you can use Time Machine. Do not… Continue reading Apple OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 Update – Features
Computer Security: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Mac OS X – RISK: HIGH
Security Alert 2012-077: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Mac OS X Date Issued: September 21, 2012 Maximum Risk Rating/Severity: High Overview: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apple’s Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server that could allow remote code execution. Mac OS X is a desktop operating system for the Apple Mac. Mac OS X… Continue reading Computer Security: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Apple Mac OS X – RISK: HIGH
Millions of Websites Down as Godaddy.com Computer Systems and Servers Were Attacked by Hacker – Website Not Loading
GoDaddy Hacked. On Monday, 10 September 2012, for an extended period of time, the Godaddy.com website was not loading, and at the time of this posting it still doesn’t load. There is an outage that has impacted millions of websites. It’s been determined that there was a deliberate hacker attack of the GoDaddy computers. This may… Continue reading Millions of Websites Down as Godaddy.com Computer Systems and Servers Were Attacked by Hacker – Website Not Loading
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TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security
The TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock for bicycle security is a good choice. When purchasing a U-Lock, it’s important to choose one with extra length for times when bicycle racks are crowded, or access to a pole is obstructed. A longer lock can make it easier to include the front tire when locking up, or even accommodate… Continue reading TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security
Sucuri.net Online Website Malware Scan and Monitoring Service
Technology Summary. Services such as Sucuri can monitor a website on a regular basis to ensure it’s not been hacked. In the same way a computer needs to have antivirus software, websites need anti-malware protection and detection. Anyone who manages a website for themselves or someone else needs to maintain the security of the website. An advantage of choosing a… Continue reading Sucuri.net Online Website Malware Scan and Monitoring Service
LinkedIn Got Hacked – Reset Your Password – Over 6.5 Million User Accounts Compromised
The popular business social network LinkedIn was recently hacked with approximately 6.5 million of their 150 million user accounts compromised. The passwords were published online, which is a reminder not to use a password that you wouldn’t want published publicly with your contact information. Check Your LinkedIn Password. A website has been setup to see… Continue reading LinkedIn Got Hacked – Reset Your Password – Over 6.5 Million User Accounts Compromised