CODE RED & SIRCAM

Jul 30, 2001 | security

The SIRCAM virus may have come your way – I got several copies in my mailbox. The usual precautions apply – don’t open file attachments to e-mail, keep your antivirus software up to date. And if you’re running Microsoft Office 2000, visit the...

HOMEPAGE VIRUS

May 9, 2001 | Outlook, security

There’s another virus travelling around quickly this morning. It’s similar to the Anna Kournikova “Love Bug” virus – annoying but it doesn’t damage your computer. The “Homepage” virus will arrive in a message from...

MICROSOFT TO CHANGE PASSPORT PRIVACY POLICY

Apr 4, 2001 | Microsoft, security, web_services

Microsoft is hustling to revise its privacy policy for Passport and Hotmail, after a torrent of criticism from privacy advocates. (See my item on March 30.) Microsoft says it’s a terrible misunderstanding, just some old legalese that they forgot to update....

MICROSOFT AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Mar 30, 2001 | Microsoft, security

Microsoft has new initiatives on the way that are meant to move programs and data online, relieving companies and users from some of the burden of maintaining it all. Confidentiality will be the key issue that will persuade or dissuade people from trusting the...

UNDERSTANDING AND GUARDING AGAINST INTERNET-BASED ATTACKS

Mar 22, 2001 | security

Another Symantec bulletin uses plain English to describe how hackers look for a computer to attack over the Internet, what might make you a target, and steps you can take to protect yourself. This is also highly recommended reading.

TOP TEN WAYS TO PRESERVE YOUR DATA

Mar 22, 2001 | backup, security

Symantec circulated a very nice list of basic ways to protect your computer and preserve your data. This is highly recommended reading. Common sense, plain English descriptions about backups, creating Windows startup disks, updating virus definitions, preventing...