Jan 23, 2013 | IE, security, updates
Ed Bott has written a fascinating article about Java’s bad behavior – not just its security vulnerabilities, which are legion, but also its incessant attempts to install adware that mucks up your computer every time you install an update. It’s a must-read article if...
Jan 16, 2013 | bruceb, business, computers, network, remote, security, updates, Windows10, Windows7, Windows8
Your brush with danger from the weekend Java vulnerability ought to help you appreciate the importance of staying up to date on all the programs targeted by malware: Windows, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Java, Flash, Adobe Acrobat & Reader, and the other...
Jan 12, 2013 | security, updates
Hackers discovered a new security flaw in Java and immediately set up poisoned web sites that can compromise your computer if you click on a link. Since no patch is currently available to fix the vulnerability, it qualifies as a “zero day exploit,” the most dangerous...
Dec 29, 2012 | security, Windows tips, Windows8
Windows 8 includes antivirus software built into the operating system. You don’t have to install anything additional for malware protection on a Windows 8 computer. Microsoft has been increasingly assertive about giving away antivirus software but this is the first...
Oct 5, 2012 | Microsoft, security
A few days ago I was contacted by a woman who had been tricked by a phone caller pretending to represent Microsoft. The caller claimed that her computer had viruses on it and convinced her to give up a credit card number as well as letting the caller make a remote...
Sep 30, 2012 | IE, Internet, Outlook, security, spam
Here’s a simple tip that might help you avoid an encounter with the bad guys trying to break into your computer. There has been a sharp increase in the number of malicious email messages with links that lead to poisoned web sites. The messages might appear to be from...
