November 11, 2009
Microsoft has releases several new patches for Windows Update. The patches are designed to fix 15 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office products. One of the patches involve a critical flaw found in the Windows Kernel. The kernel controls everything in Windows from booting up to running applications. Several of the other patches involve security holes in Windows that could allow a hacker to take remote control of you computer. They also have added two viruses into the Malicious software removal update. If you are using Windows for your operating system you need to visit Windows Update and download all critical patches. All Windows user should also run the Microsoft Software Removal Tool to verify that your computer is free of viruses.
Mac has also released several new patches for the Snow Leopard OS. These patches are designed to fix over 40 vulnerabilities in the OS. I know that most MAC users think they are safe from internet threats but I can assure you that your are not. MAC has been gain more and more market share and as they gain market share so will the amount of viruses, spyware and rootkits designed specifically for the MAC.
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November 5, 2009
The Internet Engineering Task Force has warned about a zero day flow in the SSL protocol that encrypts the communication between computers. The SSL layer is what encrypts your private information such as credit card number, address and other private data about you. The reason why this is such a major issue is that it is a zero day flaw. A zero day flaw means that flaw is currently being exploited in the wild and that is why it is critical it gets fixed ASAP. The risk to people who make purchases online is slim because to take advantage of this flaw you must have a highly advanced understand of how computers and programing. Over the next couple of week you will start to see patches for Internet Explorer, Firefox and all servers that have internet connections. When the patches are released all internet users will need to download them immediately to assure a high level of computer security.
Article on SSL Error
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November 5, 2009
We have talked about Identity several times in our blog and on the site and how to protect yourself. The one thing you can’t protect yourself from is corporate America having a security breach and your private information being exposed. The study was interesting in that people didn’t really understand the direct relationship between a security breach and identity theft. Everybody needs to understand that when a corporation has a security breach that means your private information (Social Security Number, address, credit card number) is at risk. The question you have to ask is what information did they have and how can it hurt you? This information is generally send outside the United States and sold on the black market. Criminals then take this information and open credit cards in your name in other countries. The internet has allowed criminals to conduct identity theft all over the word. If you get a notice that your information has been compromised you need to take is seriously. You should place a security watch on your credit report.
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October 16, 2009
Adobe finally released several patches to fix several of the known vulnerabilities in the Adobe Reader and Acrobat products. Adobe recommends that if you are using reader 9.13 or lower that you upgrade to version9.2. The adobe reader has had known zero day flaws that were being exploited. If you are using any abode products you need to update the software as soon as possible. It is important to upgrade your software as soon as possible to assure maximum computer security.
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October 14, 2009
Well it is the second Tuesday of the month and Microsoft has released all the new security patches for Windows. You should be receive 13 or more patches depending on how many Microsoft products you use. The release included 4 ultra critical patches that correct the SSL issue with Internet Explorer and other browsers. The flaw would allow SSL connections to be potentially be forged. The only issue we had is that it took Microsoft almost 10 weeks to get the issue resolved but only took Firefox 3 days to release a patch. Microsoft has also released several new security patches for Office. If you running Windows as your operating system you should visit Windows Update and download and install latest patches. Remember one of the keys to internet and computer security is updating your computer every month.
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September 25, 2009
We are just reminding everybody that if you are using Windows you should visit Windows Update to check for new security patches. If you are using Microsoft Office you should also visit Office Update and get the latest patches. Remember that computer safety and security starts with patching Windows.
All computer users should perform a full system scan to check for viruses, spyware and malware. You should run the scan overnight so the virus scan doesn’t slow you computer down while you use it.
If you computer is running slow remember to run disk defragmentor.
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September 21, 2009
Microsoft has released several new patches for Windows on Tuesday. The majority of them are critical and need to be installed immediately. Remember that computer safety and security starts with updating your computer. Please visit Windows Update and install all critical patches today.
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July 21, 2009
A new virus described as providing naked pictures of an ESPN commentator is spreading rapidly across the internet. If you get an email about naked pictures of Erin Andrews don’t open it. You will get a virus and not pictures.
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June 12, 2009
Microsoft has released service pack 2 for Windows Vista as a critical update this month. The update will take about 30 minutes to an hour to install.
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June 4, 2009
Microsoft has released the second service pack for Vista. We recommend waiting a few week before you download it. Let Microsoft fix the bugs before you download and install it.
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