Aug 1, 2007 | computers, Dell, security, Vista
In the last couple of weeks I’ve set up several Dell Optiplex computers running Windows Vista from Dell’s small business division. Dell has seriously cut back on preinstalled software; there’s been virtually no unnecessary programs to remove, which...
Jul 1, 2007 | mail, security, spam
The latest barrage of virus-laden spam e-mails announce that you’ve received “a postcard from a family member.” Here’s a security vendor confirming what you already knew – if you click on the links in the messages, you’ll be taken...
May 20, 2007 | Microsoft, OneCare, security, web_services
Microsoft continues to make progress with its security software.A preview is available of the Microsoft Malware Protection Center, a long overdue web site to gather information about viruses and adware/spyware, as well as information about the definitions and status...
May 15, 2007 | security, software
Software for security and computer maintenance is in sad shape. I wrote about some of the recent problems with Microsoft Windows Live OneCare (which has managed to avoid drawing attention to itself for the last couple of months, thank goodness).In fairness, then, I...
Mar 20, 2007 | OneCare, security
Just a brief followup about the damaging OneCare putdown delivered by Arno Edelman, business security manager for Microsoft Europe.According to Microsoft, it never happened.Microsoft reportedly issued a statement saying that Mr. Edelman “emphatically denies ever...
Mar 18, 2007 | OneCare, security
Windows Live OneCare is under attack from the media, and unfortunately the attacks are well-founded and worrisome.Last month a terrible, inexcusable bug was discovered in the new version 1.5 of OneCare that could delete or quarantine Outlook .PST files. It is...
