by Alex Eckelberry | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Let’s see, have we heard this point-counterpoint before?Statement: “64-bit Windows has some of the lowest reported malware infection rates in the first half of 2009,”(Joe Faulhaber of the Microsoft Malware Protection Center).Counter statement: yes, but...
by Alex Eckelberry | Nov 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
Wow. Patrick Jordan just noticed that the new rogue security product EchoAntivirus 2010 is pretty pricey! $99.99.VIPRE is a much better buy at $29.95And VIPRE is a real product!Tom Kelchner
by Alex Eckelberry | Nov 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
Washington Post columnist Brian Krebs is reporting that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to shut down 136 Internet pharmacy web sites that have been selling counterfeit drugs or those not approved by the FDA.The FDA office of criminal...
by Alex Eckelberry | Nov 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Chat networks and blogs are being used to lure movie fans to malicious sites promising: “Watch New Moon Full Movie,” according to LastWatchDog.com blogger Byron Acohido.The much anticipated movie “New Moon” is due to open tomorrow.The malicious operators are using...
by Alex Eckelberry | Nov 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Hard drive lifetimeGood estimate – three years, maybe more. Higher rate of failure in the first year. (Clearly, mileage varies with usage)Many of us have experienced the failure of a hard drive or we’ve known someone who did. It’s the life experience that answers the...
