The developers of the Firefox browser are rushing to develop a fix for a critical vulnerability just discovered that could let an attacker execute code on your system if you visit sites with the exploit on them. The vulnerability affects Firefox versions on Windows, Mac, and Linux. NoScript, a plugin every Firefox user should have, can . . . → Read More: Best Weekend Reading From Around The Web
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With over 600,000 laptops stolen or lost each year (at airports alone), it is important to take the following steps to protect confidential data on your laptop. Laptop Theft Prevention Of course, what you really want is to not have your laptop stolen in the first place. Here are some preventative measures you can take to deter someone . . . → Read More: Computer Security 101: Laptop Security A new variant of Conficker worm (aka Downadup) is getting more aggressive. Conficker.C shuts down security services, blocks computers from connecting to security Web sites, and downloads a Trojan. It also is programmed to begin connecting to 50,000 different domains on April 1 to receive updated copies or other malware, as opposed to connecting to 250 domains . . . → Read More: Best Weekend Reading from Around the Web Choosing a secure password and keeping it private is one of the most basic rules for good computer security, and you’ve probably heard it over and over. But what is a good password, anyway and how should you keep it safe? Creating A Strong Password A good password is one that’s not easily guessed and can not be . . . → Read More: Computer Security 101: Password Security The BBC did an in-depth investigation of cyber crime and even acquired their own network of hijacked home computers for use in attacks. The article includes a video discussing botnets and a demonstration of their use in creating spam. (And it seems there is some backlash regarding the investigation since their activity was possibly illegal.) Some . . . → Read More: Best Weekend Reading from Around the Web |
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