Archive for September, 2010

How do I make an exception in my norton internet security firewall?

I have norton internet security 2009 and I was wondering how to make an exception for my firewall? It’s been so long since I’ve had to do it and I’m sure it’s right under my nose knowing my luck but I could really use the help.


How do you know what kind of security is on your computer?

Recently had my family visit and they fooled around with some things. Still cleansing up! How can I be sure of any security my computer has on it?


FBI Charges Dozens in Global Computer Virus Scam – FOX News

He warned bank customers to be make sure their computer security protection is up to date and to be suspicious of any unusual changes in their log-on procedures.  Police say the Trojan poses a continued worldwide threat and is increasingly being used to …


Comcast to Monitor Customer Computers for Malware (Roy Furchgott/Gadgetwise)

Roy Furchgott / Gadgetwise:Comcast to Monitor Customer Computers for Malware  —  Comcast is expanding a test of a service that will monitor customer’s computers for infiltration by botnets, a particularly threatening form of malware.  It appears to be the first U.S. provider to directly monitor for malware in its customer’s computers.


Have you noticed the LinkIn Phishing emails? – Gather.com

This week I’ve been finding a lot of emails that supposedly are LinkedIn notifications in my spam folder on my server. I opened a couple with no attachments (though many do have attachments) and I saw their links did not actually go to LinkedIn. Always mouse o


Iran atomic agency says it is battling a strong computer virus – Cleveland Plain Dealer

The virus does not spread through the Internet but requires a USB drive to be physically plugged into the computer, allowing it to attack machines that are disconnected from the Internet, usually in an effort to protect them. That requires human access to …


what’s the difference between norton security suite or norton internet security?

i have norton internet security and its about to expire but i also have comcast which offers norton security suite. i was wondering if there the same thing and if not which is better?


What’s the best computer security for windows 7 professional?

I am a Canadian PC gamer and I’m planning on buying windows professional 7 (clean) and I need some advice on what to buy for anti virus/spy ware/firewall etc etc software that’s best. I don’t mind spending the money. Any Ideas?


September updates add security to Windows Embedded OSes – WindowsForDevices

Microsoft announced September 2010 feature and security updates for its Windows Embedded Standard 2009 and Windows XP Embedded operating systems. Now available, the updates stamp out eight vulnerabilities that could permit remote code execution, and also …


Apple TV review (2010) (Joshua Topolsky/Engadget)

Joshua Topolsky / Engadget:Apple TV review (2010)  —  You’ve been waiting, and it’s finally here: the Apple TV review.  Months before Steve Jobs announced the new set top box at Apple’s annual fall event, we had been reporting on news that the company would strike out again into the TV market, offering a small …