Wireless Cybercriminals Target Clueless Vacationers – Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean criminals aren’t interested in stealing your data. Don’t let your guard down when you leave home. Here are a few tips from this article for keeping your information private while traveling this summer.
— Pay attention to your surroundings. Just because you’re on vacation doesn’t mean you’re not in public. Don’t look at important documents when sitting in a waiting area for a plane or a train — wait until you’re alone and in private for that.
— Always assume Wi-Fi connections are being eavesdropped on. Never enter sensitive data — Social Security numbers, bank account information, etc. — when browsing the Web via a Wi-Fi network.— Set all Bluetooth devices to “hidden,” not to “discoverable.” Better yet, if you don’t use Bluetooth, just shut off the function altogether.
— Keep your security software current and active. Mobile PCs are just as vulnerable to viruses, worms and Trojan horses as are desktops, so make sure you have the latest protection installed.
Microsoft: Attacks on Unpatched Windows Flaw – This week saw hackers start exploiting a new vulnerability in Windows.
Microsoft said the vulnerability could be used to install viruses or other software on a victim’s PC if the user merely browsed a hacked or booby trapped Web site designed to exploit the security hole.
… the SANS Internet Storm Center is reporting that thousands of newly compromised Web sites have been seeded with code that exploits this vulnerability. SANS also says instructions for exploiting the vulnerability have been posted to a number of Chinese Web sites.
affected users can click on the “Fix This Problem” icon at this page to disable the vulnerable Windows component.
Microsoft to plug security holes – Microsoft is expected to release a patch for the previously mentioned security hole in its monthly patch bundle on Tuesday. Make sure you get the update when it’s released.
The Next Hacking Frontier: Your Brain? – Wired offered this report that sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. Hacking into your brain?
Predicting Social Security Numbers – It’s easier than you think.
5 Free Password Generators For Nearly Unhackable Passwords – A few more tools to help you create strong passwords.
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