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Post office and UPS scam emails containing Virus

Computer Security, Dangerous Spam, Security

USPS SCAM EMAIL WITH VIRUS This email originated in Italy: from IP: 93.67.220.202 inetnum: 93.64.0.0 – 93.67.255.255 netname: VODAFONE-IT descr: IP addresses reserved to DSL subscribers country: IT admin-c: VI745-RIPE tech-c: VI745-RIPE status: ASSIGNED PA...

AD tracking and the resulting spam

Computer Security, Opt-out-of-ads, Privacy

The PROs and CONs of interest based advertising Never has the term “Pros and Cons” been more applicable in an ironic duality, in my opinion! The PROS love interest based advertising! Professional Marketing people love it because they can focus ads on a...

STOP the forced Windows 10 Upgrade preparation files

Computer Security

Microsoft has been delivering Windows 10 upgrade installation files onto Windows 7 and 8 machines – even if the user has not selected to upgrade to Windows 10.  This causes long downloads, significant bandwidth usage, and long system shutdowns (the upgrade files...

Malware in eFax messages continue

Computer Security, Dangerous Spam, Security

I saw more of this today (5/19/2015) from an IP address in a new range from Russia. by CompanyV | Feb 25, 2015 | The malware in the zip is a trojan downloader largely referred to as Upatre. This downloader will then probably download the next step which is known as...

Microsoft Secure Channel “Schannel” Vulnerability

Computer Security, Security

If you have a computer running Microsoft Windows you should make certain you have updated all software on it! This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and fully compromise vulnerable systems. see also:...

A fresh zero-day flaw in Microsoft PowerPoint is being exploited, which has caused Microsoft to issue a warning.

Computer Security, Security

There is a serious vulnerability with Microsoft Office that can allow an attack on your computer. Power point can be embedded into a website – a spreadsheet or sent as an email attachment – some of those beautiful picture things! What you can do to protect...
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