July 5, 2010
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Back when I was a younger man, I was a Beltway Bandit. What that means is that I worked as a technical contractor for the federal government. In my case, I worked for several years for NASA and NAVSEA (Naval … Continue reading
June 25, 2010
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Now, this is different. A computer cracker, Luis Mijangos of Santa Ana, CA has been arrested by the FBI for taking over more than 100 Windows PCs and used what he found on them to extort sexually explicit videos from … Continue reading
June 17, 2010
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OK, I get why many Windows users haven’t moved from XP to Windows 7. For one thing, while you can upgrade some XP PCs to Windows 7, chances are you really need to buy a new PC. And, whether you’re … Continue reading
June 14, 2010
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Most malware are like leeches on your computer’s software. But, a rootkit can turn your computer’s very operating system against you. If you’re a smart Windows user, you probably already know about the basics of protecting your computer from malware. … Continue reading
June 14, 2010
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There have been several stories proclaiming that a recent Linux infection proves Windows malware monopoly is over and that Think Linux is free from malware? Think again; it’s been hacked. Much as it pains me to disagree with the good … Continue reading
June 2, 2010
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May 31st was supposed to be Quit Facebook Day. With only 0.005 percent of Facebook’s 500 million users electing to quit, I think we can safely call it a flop. It’s not that people aren’t ticked off at Facebook; it’s … Continue reading