It’s come up before = and I still get questions about disabling Java – so post time. Back in january the LA Times wrote The Cupertino, Calif., company has remotely disabled the vulnerable software. Users whose Macs run the Mountain Lion, Lion, Snow Leopard or Leopard operating systems are safe. Also Rick Ortiz wrote: If […]
Password Safety
Thanks to Rick for these notes …. Be Safe Clever password attack Don't use the same password for everything make sure passwords differ when you use your email as your username Most common way accounts are attacked Gain access to an online email account Yahoo, hotmail, AOL, Gmail From there, they go on to attack […]
Other Useful Links
PGP 1 Password For Linux ? Not yet. Another interesting post from Agile Bits on the difficulty of hacking a password Resetting your system management controller Bento
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Flashback Malware – The Real Fix
This is ALL I am saying ::: Apple has released software updates for systems running OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6 that will update Java to fix the security flaw, and remove the Flashback malware if it is present. Read More – andy what to do @ Apple Support
Apple – Malware – The Truth and The Fix
You might have picked up some news this morning about malware and viruses and trojans INVADING the quiet tranquility of your Apple computer. Personal opinion ? Like som much of news – massive exaggeration – and of course – because it is Apple – the bandwagon is in full flight about how the world is […]
10 Steps to Smartphone Privacy
With thanks to Information Week for their original article and information . 1. Lock Your Phone 2. Use ‘Find My iPhone’ Or Similar Services 3. Don’t Leave Your Smartphone Unattended 4. Don’t Give Your Phone to Strangers 5. Keep Your Smartphone Up-to-Date 6. Manage Location Settings 7. Do App Due Diligence 8. Don’t Download Apps […]
1Password for IPhone Best App of 2011
The Unofficial Apple Weblog reported their Best of 2011, and Agile Bits Solutions’ 1Password took the prize for Best iPhone App. Easily beating out the competition by taking 49.7% of the votes, 1Password is an invaluable utility for anyone who surfs the web on their Mac or iOS device. I have been using 1Password on my MAC for […]
Boost Your Online Banking Security with ...
Trusteer Rapport was recommended to me by several major online Banks. Click on the link below for more information, and notice the list of major international banks and financial institutions using Trusteer Rapport. Easy installation on my MAC, and seems like a very efficient program worth having. Defends against phishing and malware activity Helps safeguard […]
The Towson Hack: The mystery of vanishin...
MY thanks to John Hardin for flagging this one. I hadn’t heard of this hack before I read the article. It SEEMS to center round starting with a gift card – and then exploiting a loop hole that connects your iTunes account back to your iTunes account. IN other words – if like me you […]