by wwarren | Jul 20, 2010 | Microsoft, SBS 2008, Security, Security Alerts, Server 2008, Vista, Windows, Windows 7
I am going to provide you with the summary from Ars Technica as it’s the clearest explanation of the problem I have seen: The attack uses specially crafted shortcut (.lnk) files, which trick Windows into running code of an attacker’s choosing. Any Windows...
by wwarren | Jul 17, 2010 | Cloud Computing, Open Source, Security, Vendors
This is very good reading. IF you decide to go with a cloud solution the big question is..are you in control of your data or are you at the total mercy of the cloud vendor? This has significant ramifications for your business if the cloud vendor either fails to...
by wwarren | Jul 16, 2010 | Security
It’s a long time issue in non internet applications but it was thought the latency of internet communications would protect users from this issue. While I’m not sure this is either a large issue now or even if it’s going to be one it is one I will...
by wwarren | Jul 13, 2010 | Microsoft, Security, Security Alerts, Windows, Windows 7
If you are running 32-bit xp you can install service pack3 and continue with support. If you are running 64-bit XP this operating system is now “dead”. No more patches of any kind. All versions of Windows 2000 are also now End Of Life. You need to move...
by wwarren | Jul 5, 2010 | Apple, Security, Security Alerts
You need to log into your iTunes account and change your password. Once you do that go into the payment details and select none to clear out your CC or checking account information. There’s more details Here, Here, Here. iTunes accounts hacking more widespread...
by wwarren | Jun 29, 2010 | Microsoft, Office, Security, Windows
e-Banking Bandits Stole $465,000 From Calif. Escrow Firm — Krebs on Security. Marisco said that a few days before the theft, she opened an e-mail informing her that a UPS package she had been sent was lost, and urging her to open the attached invoice. Nothing happened...
