Apple Macs infected with malware – at Apple Inc
Remember the computer that is impervious to malware, the Apple Mac? Well here’s one for you… Yesterday, Apple Inc announced that computers within their own network have been exploited. Mac computers in other companies have also been exploited. It’s always a heated subject whenever I mention that more and more Apple Macs are becoming compromised. [...]
Relying on Jesus for computer and network security will not protect you
I bet that title got your attention! But according to a list of passwords examined, “Jesus” will not protect you, as it is on SplashData’s list of password’s that are considered unsafe due to the sheer usage of them. Obviously, “password” is the worst, followed by “123456″ and “12345678″. I stole the following list of [...]
Helpdesk Upgrade Alert – Your Mailbox is almost full scam emails still going around
An email arrives in your inbox with the subject of “Helpdesk Upgrade Alert”, tells you that your mailbox is almost full, and it includes a handy indicator saying that of your 244 MB quota, you have used 241MB. The text reads, “The Helpdesk is upgrading and maintaining database Server from the old Microsoft Server (No420134x) [...]
Microsoft Windows 7 Malware Infection Rate on the Rise
Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report, Volume 13 is full of information that will cause your eyes to bleed, but one tidbit that is important to take note of is that Windows 7 malware infection rates are on the rise. Computer World has a great article on the subject at this link, and a spiffy graph that [...]
Hackers can turn your computer into a bomb!
A little humor for your Friday… Thanks to Adrian Lamo for reminding me about this jewel from World Net News… Apparently, hackers can turn your computer into a bomb and blow your family to smithereens. If they can do this to your HOME computer, imagine what they can do with your more powerful work computer! [...]
Kaspersky Lab could use your help decrypting Gauss malware
I can’t recall another time when an anti-virus company did this, but Kaspersky Lab has reached out to the world at large to see if someone has what it takes to decrypt a portion of the Gauss malware that is designed to steal information from the infected computers. If you want to get in on [...]
Rogue network devices could be more common than one might think #RaspberryPi #PwnPlug
A while back, I wrote about devices that could be used on a network to gain access, be deployed by just about anyone, and potentially be undetected by IT staff or employees of a business. Here’s a follow-up. Recently I have been playing around with a 35 dollar micro computer called the Raspberry Pi. This lil’ [...]
Security breach at University of Nebraska may have exposed financial records
Last week, a security breach at the University of Nebraska resulted in hackers having gained potential access to the (financial and personal) records of 650,000 students, alumni, parents and university employees. The security breach was discovered by a staff member and quickly remedied, however, at this point in time it is not known exactly what [...]
SECURE IT ALERT: Microsoft to unleash updates for April that address 4 critical vulnerabilities
Secure IT Alert for Thrusday, April 05, 2012 Coming your way right after Easter – Security updates from Microsoft! This information is from the Microsoft Security Advance Notification for April 2012: ******************************************************************** Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for April 2012 Issued: April 5, 2012 ******************************************************************** This is an advance notification of security bulletins that [...]
SECURE IT ALERT: Update OS X Java to Avoid Spreading Mac Malware
Secure IT Alert for Thursday, April 05, 2012 This is courtesy of the WatchGuard Security Center. We are happy to partner with WatchGuard to provide firewall and security solutions. Call us at 864.990.4748 if we can be of service! Update OS X Java to Avoid Spreading Mac Malware by Corey Nachreiner Summary: This vulnerability affects: [...]
