Computer Safety & News

A few new vulnerabilities have been found in the new release of iOS7 that will likely be patched expediently by Apple http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/ios-7-bug-allows-calls-from-emergency-call-screen/ http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/passcode-flaw-found-in-ios-7-that-was-quick/ QUOTE: New major releases of an operating system always bring with them a few unexpected wrinkles to be ironed out. Yesterday’s speedy discovery of a lockscreen bypass flaw being a case in point. […]

This safety tip from Kim Komando’s newsletter shares informative tips that can be applied to reset most popular browsers http://www.komando.com/tips/index.aspx?id=13304 QUOTE: Remove unwanted toolbars from any browser QUESTION — Kim, my kids accidentally installed a bunch of toolbars and plug-ins on our computer. I’m at the point I just want to re-install the entire browser, […]

EWeek provides a slideshow highlighting new features in Visual Studio 2013 http://www.eweek.com/developer/slideshows/microsoft-visual-studio-2013-key-new-features-for-developers.html/ QUOTE: Microsoft announced the availability of Visual Studio 2013 Release Candidate and noted that the company’s flagship application development suite will release to manufacturing (RTM) Oct. 18. Microsoft also announced that it would make its Windows 8.1 bits available to developers. This had […]

http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/security/315616-infographic-password-pop-quiz QUOTE: The quiz, made by fine folks at Security Coverage, creators of Password Genie, does a good job of placing the risks associated with bad passwords into context. For instance, most people understand that a longer password is more secure, but they may not know why.  The only real quibble I have with the […]

The Grand Theft Auto series is popular and malware has been detected in leaked Torrent versions circulating. Users are always best served by avoiding malware and licensing dangers associated with pirated software. http://securitywatch.pcmag.com/security/315446-leaked-gta-v-torrents-loaded-with-sneaky-costly-malware QUOTE: The fifth installment of the legendary (and controversial) sandbox shooters Grand Theft Auto is due out later this month, but some players are […]

http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2013/09/17/pricing-and-packaging-for-windows-8-1.aspx QUOTE:  For consumers with Windows 8 devices today, Windows 8.1 will be a free update via an easy download from the Windows Store* starting on October 18th. Windows 8.1 will be a must-have update for those devices – bringing new features and improvements such as greater personalization, Bing Smart Search, and more than 20 […]

An informative and detailed recap can be found as follows: http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002611.html QUOTE: Exploit-based attacks, particularly against the Java development platform, continue to dominate. New developments continue in mobile malware, ransomware, Mac malware and phishing, as Bitcoin comes of age. Meanwhile, hacks and intrusions aimed at tech companies gain major mainstream press. FULL 50 PAGE PDF […]

The ISC and other articles below share important considerations on fingerprint security controls: https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Am+I+using+my+Fingerprints+yet+/16646 http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/sep/22/apple-iphone-fingerprint-scanner-hacked http://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2013/ccc-breaks-apple-touchid QUOTE: Biometrics are not safe, says famous hacker team who provide video showing how they could use a fake fingerprint to bypass phone’s security lockscreen. For me, this brings up both sides of “the fingerprint discussion” KEY CONSIDERATIONS OR […]