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Banking malware is getting sneakier, security firms warn

Business security malware, Security Banking malware is getting sneakier, security firms warn Lucian Constantin Feb 10, 2013 10:29 AM print Financial malware authors are trying to evade new online banking security systems by returning to more traditional phishing-like credential stealing techniques, according to researchers from security firm (more…)

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Review: Surface Pro is the world’s best Windows tablet, but still can’t close the deal

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Oracle releases Java fix, but security concerns remain

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Business IT Support From Friendly Computers

We offer all services associated with IT support.  Some features of our support include: Custom-Designed Business Systems, Network File Servers, and Workstations Wired and Wireless Security Services Network Design Wireless Design & Implementation Network Cable Installations Relocation Services Quickbooks service/support, back up, and recovery Diagnostics and Repair (more…)

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New Internet Scam – FBI Virus

A new type of internet scam has become very prevalent as of recent, called the FBI virus. Once a computer is infected, a message appears claiming to be from the FBI. It warns the user of illegal content on their computer and will lock up their computer (more…)

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Angry with Instagram? Try these alternatives

Angry with Instagram? Try these alternatives Leah Yamshon @leahyamshon Dec 18, 2012 3:36 PM print Instagram updated its privacy policy and terms of service on Monday, which sent many users running for the exits. A change to the photo service’s legal jargon makes it clear that Instagram (more…)

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How to choose just the right all-in-one computer for you

Windows-based all-in-one PCs once earned little respect. While most of today’s AIOs still lack the graphics horsepower for hard-core gaming (we’ll show you one exception), the best models are far removed from the 98-pound weaklings of yore. Many models use laptop parts, which minimize heat, power consumption, (more…)

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Firefox update will insist on security for certain domains

Mozilla introduced a pre-loaded list of domains for Firefox that only can be connected to securely in order to help protect the privacy and security of users. To force secure connections between the browser and a server, Mozilla uses HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security), a mechanism used (more…)

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New security threat at work: Bring-your-own-network

Even as IT pros wrestle with the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend, corporate security is being further complicated by another emerging trend: bring your own network (BYON). BYON is a by-product of increasingly common technology that allows users to create their own mobile networks, usually through mobile wireless hotspots. (more…)

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How to master VLC, the ultimate Windows media player for power users

Let’s just rip off the Band-Aid and get the bad news out of the way: The standard version of Windows 8 won’t include Windows Media Center or the ability to play DVDs by default. Wait! Put down those pitchforks, home theater PC enthusiasts. Microsoft’s ill will toward (more…)

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