Barely a year has passed after welcoming the amazing Raspberry Pi 2 and behold: the Pi 3 is here. So what do we get with the version bump? Built-in 802-11N Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, and it's still $35! Here is Hackaday's review, and the base Pi page at Element 14. I've already ordered mine. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
3-in-1 Android malware acts as ransomware, banking Trojan and infostealer
In one of my posts yesterday, I said that ransomeware did not seem to be out to steal your information, but that could change. Well, it has changed. Here is a report of the most opportunistic malware I've seen. You want to be particularly careful if you do banking from your phone or tablet as this … [Read more...]
February 2016: Apple Workshop Notes
For the February meeting I brought in my iPad Pro. Its first obvious advantage over other iPad models is its screen size, 12.9 inches with 2732 by 2048 pixels, compared with 9.7 or 8.0 inches and 2048 by 1536 pixels on the iPad Air and iPad mini models. One application I looked forward to when I … [Read more...]
Hacker Lexicon: A Guide to Ransomware, the Scary Hack That’s on the Rise
Both businesses and individuals get caught by this malware. Entire networks can be encrypted. The perpetrators are not out to steal your info, although that could become a bonus in this enterprise. This is all about lots of fast money and it works. If this malware hits your system, in all … [Read more...]
Don’t Set Your iPhone Back to 1970, No Matter What
Don’t Set Your iPhone Back to 1970, No Matter What … [Read more...]
Hacker Lexicon: What Counts as a Nation’s Critical Infrastructure?
This has implications all the way from the Internet of Things to our nation's electrical grid and how reliable is our power distribution infrastructure. Read on... … [Read more...]
Malware targets all Android phones — except those in Russia
Somehow I doubt this is a coincidence. I'm liking my new Windows 10 phone more each day. -- Jim Scheef From IT News: A malware program for Android seen advertised on Russian underground forums in the last few months appears to have made its first big debut. MazarBOT can take full control of … [Read more...]
Uncle DACS Wants You!
DACS is an organization of volunteers. There is no paid staff yet we accomplish a lot. Right now there are specific areas where you can help. Vice President – New position to help the president and eventually become the next president. Build your resume while helping to keep our club going. … [Read more...]
DACS Board Meeting Minutes, February, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 7:15pm. Richard Corzo chaired the meeting. In attendance were board members Richard Corzo, Dick Gingras (President), Bert Goff (Treasurer & Secretary), Dave Green, and Andy Woodruff. DACS member Jim Scheef was present via Skype. The minutes were taken by … [Read more...]
February 2016: Office 2016 – Microsoft Store
This Microsoft presentation covered Office 2016 and Microsoft’s Surface products. There was also some general discussion about other Microsoft products, including Windows 10. The presenters were Carolyn Bighinatti (Community Development Specialist) for Office 2016 and Don Troiano (Business Sales … [Read more...]