Monthly Archives: February 2011

Dispelling the “Mac: No Malware” Myth

By Editor | Published: February 28, 2011
Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. Unfortunately, being virus or malware-proof is one of the myths about the Mac that you need to be aware of. Just because many of the malware and viruses out there are targeted toward the Windows OS, Macs are not impervious to attack [...]
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Just Because You Have a Mac Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have Malware

By Editor | Published: February 28, 2011
As more and more people use Macs, not only are more security flaws being discovered on the Mac OS and programs, but also more viruses are being designed to specifically target those vulnerabilities. Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. For instance, many people believe that Macs are virus- [...]
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Macs: Hardly Malware-proof

By Editor | Published: February 28, 2011
Security experts are discovering that hackers, fraudsters and thieves are targeting MAC users more these days because MAC users tend to be more careless when it comes to security for their systems. Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. For instance, many people believe that Macs are virus- and [...]
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A Bit of Buzz on the New Windows Phone 7

By kirana | Published: February 25, 2011
When it comes to smartphone operating systems, there are many options to choose from, and one very viable and promising platform that’s making waves recently is the new Windows Phone 7 OS. A growing tech trend these days is the steady increase of smartphone use, as more and more people discover the value – both [...]
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A Peek into the Windows Phone 7 OS

By kirana | Published: February 25, 2011
It’s sometimes difficult to choose which smartphone to get – not only because of hardware specs, but also the OS it uses. One new promising option worth trying out is Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7. A growing tech trend these days is the steady increase of smartphone use, as more and more people discover the value [...]
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Windows Phone 7: A Primer

By Editor | Published: February 25, 2011
With the many choices today in smartphone platforms, one new contender stands out from the pack – Windows Phone 7, Microsoft’s new smartphone OS. A growing tech trend these days is the steady increase of smartphone use, as more and more people discover the value – both business and personal – of constant connection to [...]
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Quick Way to Access Run in Windows 7

By Editor | Published: February 24, 2011
Wish you could access the run command in Windows 7 more easily? Now you can.   Read more.
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Recognizing Phishing Messages

By Editor | Published: February 21, 2011
What’s phishing? How does it work? Keep yourself aware of basic phishing techniques and you might just save yourself from becoming yet another victim of these unscrupulous fraudsters. Online oracle Wikipedia defines phishing as: “the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as [...]
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Phishing 101

By Editor | Published: February 21, 2011
What makes a phishing message tick? Identify phishing messages from the get go and stop yourself from becoming another statistic. Online oracle Wikipedia defines phishing as: “the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.” We [...]
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Keeping Your System Secure: Identifying Phishing Messages

By Editor | Published: February 21, 2011
Have you received an unlikely ultimatum from your bank? Have you suddenly won the “lottery”? Be informed about different schemes and techniques data thieves called “phishers” use to ensnare would-be victims. Online oracle Wikipedia defines phishing as: “the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details [...]
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