Heartbleed Bug: A Major Vulnerability on the Web Exposed
Heartbleed Bug: A flaw in software that is used to secure Web communications exposes sensitive data. A major new vulnerability called Heartbleed has let attackers gain access to users passwords and fool people into using fake versions of Web sites. The issue comes from an open-source software called OpenSSL (OpenSSL 1.0.1 through 1.0.1.f was affected) This […]
Continue Reading...IT Security Expert, Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer Inc. NBC News Interview
NBC News interviews Network Security and Infrastructure expert Alex Pinedo, CEO of Orange County Computer, Inc.regarding data security and email hacking.
Continue Reading...Automated Internet Attack Program, Blackhole Author Arrested
The alleged cyber criminal responsible for developing and maintaining the Blackhole automated attack toolkit is arrested. The European Cybercrime Centre, on October 8th announced this monumental arrest. This automated toolkit was responsible for many of the financial attacks aimed at business and individuals. The toolkit was sold on underground hacking forums under a subscription-based business […]
Continue Reading...Microsoft Tech Support Scam: Consumer Beware of calls about your Computer…it’s a Scam!
Microsoft Tech Support Scam Uncovered by the FTC A global tech support phone scam operation is uncovered and this is just wrong on so many levels! Microsoft does not call you on the phone to tell you that your computer is at risk! For some of you reading this, it might sound like a joke, […]
Continue Reading...Computer Problems After Power Outage in Lake Forest
Computer Problems After a Power Outage? The City of Lake Forest recently experienced a power outage which affected over 700 residences last week. Computer problems after power outages is not only inconvenient, but they can cause both short and long term damages to electronic components, especially computer systems and printers. Power surges or Spikes can easily damage […]
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