FAKE FLASH UPDATE – SPYWARE ALERT!

Aug 10, 2008 | IE, Internet, security, spam

There is a massive spam attack underway masquerading as messages from CNN.com. The first set of messages had links to the “Top 10 Headlines” and “Top 10 Videos”; now there are new variations presenting a “custom news alert.”...

SECURITY EXHAUSTION

Aug 9, 2008 | humor, security

DROWNING IN JAVA

Aug 8, 2008 | IE, security, software

There are frequent updates for Java, the technology used by many web sites to make interesting things happen in your browser. You’ve probably seen the Java update bubble popping up far too often down in the lower right corner of the screen. The updates are...

SECURITY PROGRAM RANT

Aug 1, 2008 | security

An interesting perspective on the state of security programs, from Susan Bradley’s invaluable blog: “Anti-virus, you have lost. You sit there filling up our system trays with your little icons and flashing bubbles, constantly seeking attention with your...

WHAT I USE

Jul 30, 2008 | audio, backup, broadband, bruceb, computers, file_sharing, hardware, mobile, phone, photos, printers, SBS, security, software, video, web_services

On the assumption that my choices are endlessly fascinating to an ever-growing number of people – really, really bored people – I’ve added a page with details about the hardware and software that I use here at the high-tech headquarters of bruceb...

UPS SPAM

Jul 24, 2008 | mail, security, spam

The latest outbreak of virus-laden spam purports to be a message from UPS about an undeliverable package. The attachment is a ZIP file with an executable program inside that does something evil – blows up a cruise boat or something. These messages appear and...