Sep 25, 2006 | IE, security
The security community is buzzing about another vulnerability in Internet Explorer, while Microsoft races to get a patch out the door. When somebody discovers a new way to break an Internet browser, the bad guys are now trying to exploit it immediately, the same day...
Aug 28, 2006 | security, software
I’m still occasionally asked why tech support people hate America Online. Here’s part of the answer.StopBadware.org evaluates software to determine if it presents any risks to your computer or your privacy. It is funded by major tech companies –...
Aug 23, 2006 | security, software
The deterioration of Symantec and McAfee products continues. Seems like every week I solve someone’s problem by uninstalling a Norton product. (This week a client’s outgoing e-mail was suddenly blocked, with an incomprehensible error message. After...
Aug 1, 2006 | security, software
Windows Live OneCare continues to be one of the most satisfying products in years – the design is elegant and glitches have been few and far between.For that reason, I don’t expect to spend any time with the competitors this year – they’ve been...
Jun 13, 2006 | Microsoft, security
Lots of new security updates from Microsoft today, the regularly-scheduled once-a-month release that’s become known as “Patch Tuesday.” Here’s an article about this month’s patches.Some of you will find your computer restarted after...
