Thu 22 Oct 2009
I just wrote a new article for you, on phishing and scareware. Everyone who surfs the Net should read it.
You can even post it to your Web site, or include it in your ezines and newsletters.
Hop on over here. Thanks.
Tue 13 Oct 2009
Run Windows Update Now
Posted by Syd Tash under Updates
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It’s Patch Tuesday once again, folks. Time to update your Windows and other Microsoft software. Today, the company has a bumper crop of fixes for you. There are up to 19 updates for your PC, fixing 34 or more flaws, including some critical fixes and zero-day vulnerabilities.
These are new weaknesses for which no repairs yet exist.
Hackers are busily exploiting at least one of these flaws, so you should update immediately. Attack code for other vulnerabilities is readily available on the Web. The patches also fix holes in Microsoft Office and Works.
It might be a good idea to make a Restore Point first, and even back up your important data, which you should be doing anyway, right? Then run Windows or Microsoft Update.
Note: If you do not want Internet Explorer 8 at this time, be sure to uncheck the box.
Tue 6 Oct 2009
Identity Theft News and You
Posted by Syd Tash under Security
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I just wrote a new article on Identity Theft. I think you and your family and friends really need to read it. Please go take a look here:
http://EzineArticles.com/?id=2998505
Happy (and safe!) surfing.
Fri 11 Sep 2009
A Firefox security and stability update is available, bringing us to version 3.5.3 of the browser. The new version will check for outdated versions of Adobe’s Flash Player on your computer. Flash is a frequent target of hackers.
So after you install the browser update, Firefox may prompt you to update Flash. The most recent version is 10.0.32.18. Just follow the steps, but be sure to uncheck the boxes for any stuff you do not want.
Thu 10 Sep 2009
Windows Update from Microsoft
Posted by Syd Tash under Updates
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This week Microsoft released a bunch of patches and fixes for Windows. Go to the Microsoft or Windows Update site, and see what is waiting there for you. Or check that your computer downloaded and installed the updates automatically.
These updates sometimes cause problems. If you like, you can back up your important data and files first, and/or make a Restore Point.
