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Has Google's Search Change Hurt You?
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Should I Protect My Tweets?
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When I signed up for a Twitter account in the summer of 2009 I spent some time thinking about whether or not I should protect my tweets. As a novice Twitter user, I had to decide whether the benefits of protecting my tweets outweighed the drawbacks. Looking back, I do not regret my decision to protect my t...
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FBI pushes for surveillance backdoors in Web 2.0 tools
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The FBI pushed Thursday for more built-in backdoors for online communication, but beat a hasty retreat from its earlier proposal to require providers of encrypted communications services to include a backdoor for law enforcement wiretaps. FBI general counsel Valerie Caproni told Congress tha...
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Microsoft on Windows Flaw: Don't Worry
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Microsoft downplayed the threat posed to Windows users by a recently-revealed vulnerability, saying that it was unlikely the bug could be exploited to compromise a computer. The flaw in the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) network and file-sharing protocol was disclosed Monday by someone ide...
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After Egypt, Will U.S. Get 'Internet Kill Switch'?
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After Egypt, Will U.S. Get 'Internet Kill Switch'?
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Are they spying on you?
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Do you remember the good old days the when it used to be illegal for governments to spy on their citizens? I don’t either… but I’m told that it used to be illegal. Oh how times have changed. [url=http://www.sovereignman.com/expat/are-they-spying-on-you/?utm_source=outbrain&utm_medium...
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People Really Fall for International Scams
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From WinPatrol's BillP: One of the scams I’ve heard a lot about lately is the “I ran out of money and I’m stuck in Europe”. This is the scam that occurs once someone has stolen an Email or Facebook account. A message is broadcast to friends and family with sad news and a plea for help. An elaborate story is...
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WiFi users guard their own networks, happy to use others
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Raise your hand if you've ever tried to connect to a neighbor's WiFi network in an emergency (or even by accident). If we were in the same place, about a third of the room would have their hands up, according to a survey conducted by wireless industry group Wi-Fi Alliance. This is despite the fact that ma...
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Heads-Up from Xerox Services
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Got this 'heads-up' today from a friend at NASA: Technical Monitors: Last summer, hackers began ‘spoofing’ scan to email messages from Xerox devices. They’ve changed their tactics a bit and it’s important to make your users aware of this issue. Here’s Xerox official communication on www.xerox...
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How to wrestle with a home network and win
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I sometimes wonder how the average consumer avoids going crazy when confronted with modern home networks. If you’re lucky and your network is simple—a wireless router and a couple PCs—everything might just work. But if you’re not lucky, or if your network is more complicated, then good luck. Weird...
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Change Your Older Password to Thwart Amazon Security Flaw
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[url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2378777,00.asp?kc=PCRSS03069TX1K0001121&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ziffdavis%2Fpcmag%2Fbreakingnews+%28PCMag.com+Breaking+News%2&utm_content=My+MSN]Change Your Ol...
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Microsoft Warns of MHTML Bug in Windows
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Microsoft is warning its users about a dangerous flaw in the way that Windows handles certain MHTML operations, which could allow an attacker to run code on vulnerable machines. The bug affects all of the current versions of Windows, from XP up through Windows 7 and WindowsServer 2008. Microsoft is...
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Removing Fake Antiviruses
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Remove Fake Antivirus is used to remove the most popular fake antiviruses. What is fake antivirus? This is a type of virus/malwares which disguises itself to be an antivirus. more and download HERE!
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Microsoft: We have a bug and you need to know about it.
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Microsoft warned today of a Windows vulnerability that could allow an attacker to take control of a computer if the user is logged on with administrative rights. To be successful, an attacker would have to send an e-mail with an attached Microsoft Word or PowerPoint file containing a specially craf...
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Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 released!
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Microsoft Security Essentials is a free* download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It’s easy to tell if your PC is secure — when you’re green, you’re good. It’s that simple. Microsoft Sec...
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Unauthorized Access to Ohio State Server Affects 760,000
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Ohio State University warned those who have had contact with the University that a server containing personally identifiable data was illegally accessed by a third party and may have exposed data on 760,000 people. The university is notifying past and present students, faculty, staff, and stude...
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Dear Neighbor, Why Are You Still Using My Wi-Fi?
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Last week, my next-door neighbor rang my bell and asked if he could use my Wi-Fi for the night. Sure! No problem! But he's still poking around on my network right now. Why are you still on my network, neighbor? Let's get one thing straight: I'm fully committed to being a good neighbor. I make sure the gues...
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How I’d Hack Your Weak Passwords
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Internet standards expert, CEO of web company iFusion Labs, and blogger John Pozadzides knows a thing or two about password security—and he knows exactly how he'd hack the weak passwords you use all over the internet. If you invited me to try and crack your password, you know the one that you use over a...
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New scam tactic: Fake disk defraggers
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We've all heard about fake antivirus programs, also known as scareware. These programs falsely claim that your computer is infected with malware and prompt you to buy a product that will do nothing for you, except put your credit card number into the hands of criminals.Well now there are fake disk de...
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Hackers steal McDonald's customer data
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McDonald's is working with law enforcement authorities after malicious hackers broke into another company's databases and stole information about an undetermined number of the fast food chain's customers. McDonald's has also alerted potentially affected customers via e-mail and through a m...
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Electronic Pickpocketing
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Electronic Pickpocketing This one is scary!!
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Malwarebytes Update
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If you're using the free version of 'Malwarebytes', you might want to update to the latest version -- the update isn't automatic.
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Malware Exploit
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New Rootkit Functions as Adware Distribution Platform
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Security researchers from BitDefender have come across a new rootkit, which seems designed to drop a lot of adware programs on the infected systems. Details HERE!
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New Ransomware Overwrites Master Boot Record
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Avira is reporting a new and disturbing malware sample which overwrites the MBR (Master Boot Record) and replaces it with a ransom request. The MBR ransomware is downloaded and installed by a Trojan of the Oficla family. When you reboot after it overwrites the MBR you are presented with the screen be...
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Favorite Tips for Online Shopping
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Favorite Tips for Online Shopping Stay Safe!
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Facebook Scam: 'See Who Has Viewed Your Profile'
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[url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373572,00.asp?kc=PCRSS03069TX1K0001121&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ziffdavis%2Fpcmag%2Fbreakingnews+%28PCMag.com+Breaking+News%29&utm_content=My+MSN]Facebook Sca...
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Microsoft Downplays 'Nightmare' Windows Kernel Flaw
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Microsoft is investigating reports of an unpatched vulnerability in the Windows kernel that could be used by attackers to sidestep an important operating system security measure. One security firm dubbed the bug a potential "nightmare," but Microsoft downplayed the threat by remin...
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Viruses should be a concern for Mac users
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Earlier this month Sophos released a free version of their product for the Mac, Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition. Since then, they have been gathering data from their users. They recently released some statistics from the clients on their Naked Security Blog and found that users should be...
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10 Ways to Boost Your Wireless Signal
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Is your Wi-Fi signal not reaching all your PCs? We've got great tips that can help you extend your router's range, no matter what your budget is. One of the most common networking questions is "How do I increase the range of my wireless connection?" There's nothing more frustrating than no...
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