Can you please go over what Web site certificates are? I’m having a little trouble understanding their purpose. Thanks for all your help!
Wow, you guys come up with some really great questions! I have to tell you, the Q&A section of the newsletter is my favorite, because often times
Attention IE 7 Users: New Threat Found
Here’s a heads up for all of you out there who use both Windows XP and Internet Explorer 7!
On October 25, 2007, Microsoft announced that they are investigating a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 7 that allows hackers to remotely execute files on any given computer system. When this attack is completed successfully, the hacker can gain complete control of the computer and… Continue reading
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I always worry about my laptop being stolen when I’m traveling for my job. Do you have any tips on what I can do to prevent theft or just what I should do to keep my computer safe? Any suggestions would be great!
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First of all, I just want to tell you how great I think it is that you’re even asking this question! In my… Continue reading
A Real Player Vulnerability
Hello, everyone!
Today, I have a heads up for you about a recent security vulnerability that was detected in all versions of the Real Player media program. If you have Real Player on your computer, you should definitely read this and follow the directions immediately!
On October 19, 2007, the Symantec corporation (the creators of the Norton antivirus program) discovered a security hole in the Real… Continue reading
The Service Packs Are Coming!
As I’m sure some of you already know, approximately every year or so, Microsoft releases service packs for their various operating systems. Well, we here at WorldStart have just been informed that new service packs are going to be coming soon for both Windows XP and Windows Vista. Yes!
For Windows XP, Service Pack 3 will be coming out at the beginning of 2008 (and… Continue reading
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I admit that I love using MySpace! I have been able to find so many people I’ve lost touch with over the years and it’s just been great talking to them again. Now, I do have my profile set to “Private,” but I’ve been hearing some rumors that people are able to see private profiles even if they’re not on a person’s friend list. Is this true? How
October Windows Updates
Have you installed the updates for October 2007 yet? If not, they’re probably waiting for you on your computer right now, so be sure to get them as soon as you can. There are some pretty important updates this month, including four “critical” notifications and two that fall under the category of “important.” I know the updates can sometimes be a little confusing, so today… Continue reading
October Security Update
Did you know that October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? Well, now you do and today, we’re going to learn all about it! All around the nation, schools, businesses and individuals are spreading the word on how to stay safe online.
Being that it is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, I figured it would be a good time to review a few things all computers should… Continue reading
Security Alert: Attention All AIM Users
I’m sure many of you out there use AOL’s Instant Messenger program of AIM, am I right? I mean, why wouldn’t you? It provides you with a great source for instant communication between friends, loved ones and business contacts. Now, while all of those types of communication are loved by all, it seems as if some new security issues have been identified within the… Continue reading
Windows Update E-mail Scam
Today’s topic is something that has been around for the last couple of years, but within the last few weeks, it seems to have crept back up again. Therefore, I felt it was my duty to warn you all about it once more. Now, I know a lot of you have probably already heard of this and you may have dealt with it yourselves… Continue reading
Q:
I saw your tip the other day about safely traveling with your laptop and I was wondering if you could go a little more into the hot spot aspect of it. I’ve heard some stories before about airport hot spots and I would just like some more information on that if you have any. Thanks for your help!
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Yes, after running the… Continue reading
Test Your Knowledge
I’m going to start today’s quick tip with a question for you. Are you ready for it? Okay, here it comes! What all do you know about spyware? And go! When you’re finished thinking about it, I’ll just be right here waiting and we can then continue on with the tip. Alright, so tell me, while you were racking your brain for spyware facts, what… Continue reading
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Do you know if Microsoft has set any security patches in place for the month of September yet? If so, what are they and when should we be looking for them? Thanks for your help!
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Wow, you guys are good! It’s only a few days into September and you’re already asking about the security updates Microsoft issues each month. That shows you really care about your… Continue reading
The Storm Rolls On
As you may recall, awhile back, we ran a couple security articles on a Trojan virus called the “Storm Worm.” If you remember anything about those articles, you know that particular piece of malware ended up scaring a lot of people and unfortunately, I’m here today to tell you that it looks as if the Storm is back. And as if that weren’t enough, this time… Continue reading
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Is there anything you can tell me about the Windows Vista Firewall? I just started using Vista and I’d like to use its firewall too, but I’m not sure how to access it or how to set it up right. Please help me!
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Excellent question! This is one that will surely help all you Windows Vista users out there. If you’re fairly new to the Vista… Continue reading
Security Quiz
Thanks to one of my favorite message board users, Pelican56, I have something truly awesome for you all today! It’s something that every computer user really should take a look at. So, tell me, do you ever wonder how safe your security programs really are? I mean, do you sometimes just sit back and worry about them? What if they’re not everything they’re cracked up to be? Well… Continue reading
No More Computer Snoops
If you’re like me, you value your privacy; both in your home and on your computer. It seems that we all tend to think that just because we are using our computer at home and no one can access it unless they’re given permission, our private documents and files are safe. Well, that’s just not always the case!
What if I told you there is a… Continue reading
Choosing a UPS
Imagine this: Your expensive computer and all the important data you have on it could be rendered useless due to power surges, spikes and burnouts. Which is why it’s best to have a UPS and a voltage stabilizer that is designed to protect you against such power disturbances and more importantly, power up your computer even when there is no power supply. Here are a… Continue reading
New Virus: “Robot”
Yes, unfortunately it’s true. Another virus has been discovered and it is quickly working its way around the Internet these days. The name of the virus is “Robot” and it looks as if this one has perfected the use of trickery. The virus comes in through an e-mail, with the scammers conning you into thinking they’re going to help you, but they actually infect you instead. Keep… Continue reading
Q:
I just recently started using Windows Vista and of course, along with that, I’ve been using the Windows Defender program. It seems to work okay, but I haven’t been real impressed with it. Do you know of anything I should be aware of when it comes to using this program? Any information you have would be a great help. Thanks!
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Well, to begin, welcome to the… Continue reading
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Do you have any information about a new Trojan hitting Hotmail and Yahoo!? I heard a snippet about it the other day, but I would like to know more about it. If you know anything, please share it with us!
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Well, unfortunately, you heard right. As of July 6, 2007, it seems as if various Hotmail and Yahoo! accounts have been hijacked to send out spam… Continue reading
Is it okay to run more than one antivirus program at the same time? I always thought it was, but I’d like to hear an update on it from you. Thanks!
The simple answer is, “No, it’s not okay to run more than one antivirus program at the same time.”
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I sometimes worry that my firewall isn’t doing all that it should. Do you know of any way I can test it to make sure the wrong things aren’t getting through? Please help!
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This is an excellent question! Plus, it’s a very good sign that you’re even wondering about this. That means you really care about your computer and what happens to it on a day… Continue reading
It’s Phishing Time
I almost got hooked the other day by a company trying to find out my personal information through a scam called phishing. Not familiar with phishing? Well, in order to understand what I am about to cover, we first have to understand what phishing means. Read here for a complete description.
Okay, once you’ve got that handled, here is an example of what I’m talking… Continue reading
Extra Laptop Security
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To begin, I will just say that this is a good source of security for people who are very private about what they type on their computer screens. This is also the perfect solution for a good way to protect your privacy while you are online, in both public places and at home. If you’re… Continue reading
PassPack
Do you ever have trouble keeping track of all your passwords? I know I sure do! Every Web site I visit seems to have different criteria for their passwords and I really don’t like all my passwords to be the same. That way, if one of my passwords got out somehow, other people wouldn’t have access to all of my accounts.
I’ve even had this problem with usernames too!… Continue reading
FYI: New E-mail Scam
Have you heard about the new e-mail scam going around? Or maybe you’ve even been an innocent bystander in the middle of it all. Whatever your case may be, I’m here to bring you up to speed on its details today. Announced on April 23, 2007, the new scam basically just involves a survey and the Wal-Mart logo. Yep, that’s right. Spammers are using the Wal-Mart… Continue reading
