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It’s interesting that it’s such an old theft, but still a concern. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives to choose from. #seb #computing #security #anonymous #hackers
Embedded Link Symantec: Anonymous stole source code, users should disable pcAnywhere Symantec has confirmed that the hacker group Anonymous stole source code from the . . . → Read More: If you’re using Symantec’s pcAnywhere you should probably stop But then we've known all along that the TSA reserves the right for its agents to make arbitrary decisions on a whim when they feel like it so I suppose it shouldn't be a big surprise. Don't question the decision making process, citizen! This is for your own protection! If we decide something is bad . . . → Read More: This whole story shows that the TSA is at least partially run by idiots It's hard to say how much of what he describes will come to pass, but it's clear that we're headed in that direction as evidenced by the copyright wars. This is something that anyone who cares about what they can and can't do with the computers and devices they own should be paying attention to. . . . → Read More: Cory Doctorow on the coming lockdown war Make sure your anti-virus programs are up to date and all your system patches have been applied. #seb #computing #security Embedded Link Part virus, part botnet, spreading fast: Ramnit moves past Facebook passwords The latest variant of Ramnit, the Windows malware responsible for the recent theft of at least 45,000 Facebook . . . → Read More: Hackers are combining different malware into Frankensteinien new monstrosities … lest one get burned. #seb #computing #security #hackers Embedded Link Top German cop uses spyware on daughter, gets hacked in retaliation Trojans—they're not just for hackers anymore. German police, for instance, love them; a scandal erupted in Parliament last year after federal investigators were found to be using custom spyware . . . → Read More: One should be careful when playing with fire Even if they come from friends and family on Facebook and other social sites. And always use different passwords on every site! Worm steals 45,000 Facebook login credentials, infects victims’ friends A worm previously used to commit financial fraud is now stealing Facebook login credentials, compromising at least 45,000 Facebook accounts with the goals of . . . → Read More: A small security reminder: Beware of suspicious links! If you have an affected HP printer you’re going to want to apply this firmware update. Sounds like it won’t be too long before we start seeing this exploit show up in the wild. I wonder if anti-virus programs could be made to detect the malicious documents? #google+ #computing #security #HP Printer malware: print a . . . → Read More: If you have an affected HP printer you’re going to want to apply this firmware update. 
I got a fun phone call this evening. The number was blocked and my initial reaction was to not answer it, but my boss is in town and the phones at work don’t always show up properly on my phone’s caller ID so I went against my better judgement and answered it. The man on . . . → Read More: Beware cold calls from people claiming to be from Microsoft about problems with your computer. 
A sample of the output. The bigger the dot the more times you've been recorded as being there. Here’s something you probably didn’t know about your iPhone/iPad: It appears to be keeping a record of everyplace you’ve ever been both the device itself and on your computer if you use iTunes to back . . . → Read More: Own an iPhone or iPad? It’s been tracking everywhere you go for the past year. 
Scammers are a clever bunch. They’re always coming up with ways to try and separate you from your cash. Lately it involves hacking Facebook accounts and then scamming friends of the victim into sending them money. The folks over at The Consumerist have two recent examples of the scam being thwarted by vigilant would-be victims: . . . → Read More: Beware friends asking for emergency money via Facebook chat. |
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