When a bug is found, how dangerous is it? That's the question because to not patch your system means you assume the risk that bug won't be used to break in to your system. Both the Firefox and Tor browsers have been patched to close the underlying bug reported here yesterday. The new version of … [Read more...]
Firefox 0-day in the wild is being used to attack Tor users
Update: Firefox version 50.0.2 has been released to fix the problem reported below. Read more... This is a serious vulnerability that affects all Firefox users, not just people using Tor. The proof of concept exploit posted to the Tor browser mailing list used apparently old code to expose a Tor … [Read more...]
New OS from Kaspersky Labs
The first new operating system in many years - maybe a decade. Kaspersky claims the OS was built on security rather than adding in security later. Read more... … [Read more...]
Jay W. Forrester Dies at 98; a Pioneer in Computer Models
Near the end of WWII, Jay Forrester took on a project to build the first aircraft simulator that could simulate any aircraft. He quickly realized that the analog computing tools of the day were no where near fast enough to perform the many calculations required to determine what an airplane would do … [Read more...]
Finding a Non-Mac Alternative to Microsoft
The alternatives look better all the time, but it can require a large leap of faith. Read the article.... … [Read more...]
How to Protect Yourself After the Yahoo Attack
The Yahoo hack affected millions of people. Even if you have not been notified by Yahoo, you should take precautions beginning with changing your password on every site where you used the same password as at Yahoo. Since every one of these new passwords will be unique, you need to set up and use a … [Read more...]
As Elections Loom, Officials Debate How to Protect Voting From Hackers
Normally we avoid posting anything that smacks of politics here, DACS is a 501(c)3 and is limited in its political activities. However, this does not talk about candidates and it dovetails perfectly with the topic of our October General Meeting, voting on the Internet. As you read this article, keep … [Read more...]
Windows 10: The best tricks, tips, and tweaks
This article has a bunch of really helpful tips and tricks, no matter what you think of Windows 10. Included are two tips for Cortana - how to make her work better and how to turn her off completely! How can you go wrong?! Read on... … [Read more...]
A Few Reasons Your Phone Isn’t Getting the Update
Your almost new phone still seems fast and working well, so why has it been abandoned by the manufacturer? Well, read on... … [Read more...]
Got ransomware? These tools may help
While seeing a ransomware message on your screen would not make for a good day, it might not be the end of the world - or your data. Read on... … [Read more...]
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