by wwarren | Jul 2, 2011 | Internet, Security, Security Alerts
p2p software is a great thing but highly dangerous when not properly configured. By default p2p software shares files..sometimes everything on your hard drive depending on the program used. A good gateway firewall is your best bet if you don’t have airtight...
by wwarren | Jun 30, 2011 | Internet, Security, Security Alerts
You can waste time creating a new MBR then trying to clean ALL the infected files from not just the rootkit but it’s buddies as well. Save your clients time and money and their security. Backup/format/reload. An antivirus of its own Just like Sinowal, TDL-4 is...
by wwarren | Jun 30, 2011 | Internet, Microsoft, Security, Security Alerts
I am seeing more and more infections on client computers using this rootkit. The common vector i see if either flash or IE ActiveX exploits. It is nearly time to just block flash at the firewall as well as ActiveX. ‘Indestructible’ rootkit...
by wwarren | Jun 29, 2011 | Cloud Computing, Internet
I’ve seen this for many years but nobody at Mozilla came out and said it…until now. If you are a business entity use Either Google Chrome or…IE. I have not used Firefox in over a year. their underlying technology is over 3-5 years old and they...
by wwarren | Jun 27, 2011 | Hardware, Security
When hackers from penetration testing firm Netragard were hired to pierce the firewall of a customer, they knew they had their work cut out. The client specifically ruled out the use of social networks, telephones, and other social-engineering vectors, and gaining...
by wwarren | Jun 19, 2011 | Hardware, Linux, Open Source
The author forgets another huge market that Linux is behind. HDTV. I would say well north of 80% of all HDTV come with some form of Linux. The next time you purchase a HDTV check the packet for something about GNU license. If you see that..your tv is running...
by wwarren | Jun 19, 2011 | Hardware, Input Devices, Intel
as technology and pricing changes this will change. Right now here is what i would reccomend for somebody like me…a light gamer with heavy multitasking single threaded programs: Qty. Image Product Description Unit Price Savings Total Price Update Intel Core...
by wwarren | Jun 19, 2011 | Internet, Linux, Open Source, Security, Sophos
I just passed the Astaro Certified Administrator course. The next one is the Astaro Certified Engineer. These will help further my status and abilities as an Astaro partner. These courses I ahve found to be a good use of time and actually add to my knowledge...
by wwarren | Jun 16, 2011 | Security, Security Alerts
This is a Microsoft employee giving another examination of Stuxnet. It’s over an hour..you can see a Ted video here as well. Microsoft Analyzes Stuxnet
by wwarren | Jun 7, 2011 | Cisco, Hardware
U.S. used ‘unmitigated gall’ and B.C. court to jail exec.
