by wwarren | Jul 22, 2010 | Microsoft, SBS 2008, Security, Security Alerts, Server 2008, Vista, Windows, Windows 7
Steve Gibson talks about this issue in a very understandable manner. Look at my previous post at the bottom..aka update 3.
by wwarren | Jul 22, 2010 | Microsoft, SBS 2008, Security, Security Alerts, Server 2008, Vista, Windows, Windows 7
Well the vulnerabilities threat profile has expanded: http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/?p=00001994.html If the .lnk is inside a document windows will execute the code. Again..i hope this fizzles..if it doesn’t I want folks to be aware. Well the vulnerabilities...
by wwarren | Jul 21, 2010 | Microsoft, SBS 2008, Security, Security Alerts, Server 2008, Vista, Windows, Windows 7
New Zero Day problem with all versions of windows(High Potential for Mass Infections..Stay Alert)*UPDATED* The podcast software crashed so I was able to make a written update to the post with the help of Arstechnica.com. Go checkout the updated...
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 | AMD, Hardware, Intel
5-10 years ago the answer was…yes to the first question as the second one didn’t apply. As I have been watching the evolution of hardware over the years things of course are more complex. In a nutshell going with a low power server(or maybe a desktop CPU...
by wwarren | Jul 16, 2010 | Apple
Of course it does. As long as folks accept lame excuses for their constant failings and don’t walk away from Apple with their wallets Apple has no reason to care. DailyTech – Apple to Customers: Here’s a Free Case, Live With iPhone 4 or Get...
by wwarren | Jul 16, 2010 | Internet
I totally agree with SFGATE on this one..and the reasons given for opposition are totally accurate and standing within Constitutional principles. The New York Times Goes Nuts, Says The Government Should Regulate Google’s Search Algorithm...
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...
