by wwarren | Jan 26, 2009 | Microsoft, Security, Windows
New to the botnet scene is Conficker, a botnet that exploits a critical security vulnerability Microsoft actually patched in late October. It may be time for Microsoft to begin forcing critical security updates upon home users. via Time for forced updates? Conficker...
by wwarren | Jan 24, 2009 | Security, Security Alerts
SANS Internet Storm Center; Cooperative Network Security Community – Internet Security – isc. I never believe any company when they say on non-criticalo informaiton was stolen. Expecially in light of hte following statement: “including user IDs and...
by wwarren | Jan 20, 2009 | Hardware, Storage
AnandTech. I hit this issue with the onetouch series 4 external drives. Anything based on the barracuda .11 series is having issues. I had to return the drives and go with some seagate laptop external drives.
by wwarren | Jan 19, 2009 | Microsoft, Windows
I mean really, don’t these computer “geniuses†(also known as hackers) have anything better to do with their time. Imagine if they wrote productive software! via SeanDaniel.com – Small Business Server and Other Technology: Has Downadup, Conficker, or Kido...
by wwarren | Jan 17, 2009 | Linux, Open Source, Security
There are so many out there it’s hard to sift through. I have narrowed things down to 4: 1. Ipfire 2. Astaro 3. Untangle 4. Comixwall Depending on capabilities and budget those are the 4 ECC is going to be choosing from for the foreseeable future. This...