Nov 30, 2007 | Internet, search, security
Google has just purged its index of thousands of malware sites that were being displayed in results lists for hundreds of innocuous search phrases. It’s a quick end to a huge attack that could have caused a global uproar. The criminals registered tens of...
Nov 26, 2007 | computers, hardware, Office, security, shopping, Vista
Thinking about a new computer – home, home office, small business? Let me give you some generalizations that will help you get started. (As always, gamers will be looking for faster processors and hard drives, more memory, and – particularly important...
Nov 20, 2007 | business, security, web_services
PayPal has a new service for making payments through its system on websites that don’t take PayPal directly.When you set up a free PayPal account (a login name and password), it’s linked to one of your bank accounts. When you pay through your PayPal...
Nov 15, 2007 | backup, network, OneCare, security
At some point next week, computers running Windows Live OneCare will automatically be upgraded to OneCare 2.0. Apparently the intent is to make the update automatic and invisible; it’s free to existing subscribers.New features are integrated into the familiar...
Oct 24, 2007 | Adobe, security
Do not open unexpected PDF e-mail attachments!Do not open any unexpected e-mail attachments!Got that? Good. Then we can move on to an important security update from Adobe.If you are running Windows XP and Acrobat 8 (any version), then open Acrobat and click on Help /...
Oct 17, 2007 | security, Vista
There’s some evidence that Windows has become secure enough that the bad guys that write viruses and rootkits and phishing attacks are looking elsewhere.It’s anecdotal so far and the defenders of other OSes will find other explanations, but the idea makes...
