Computer Troubleshooters North Livonia

Flashback gang could be making $10K a day off infected Macs

ctnorthlivonia — Tue, 01 May 2012 12:38:46 +0000

The Flashback malware that’s infected hundreds of thousands of Macs may be generating more than $10,000 a day for the hackers who made the Trojan horse, Symantec said. Read More

Lies, spies, and Wi-Fi: Google fesses up

ctnorthlivonia — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:07:25 +0000

Google admits it knowingly gathered sensitive data from unprotected Wi-Fi networks with Street View and did nothing to stop it. The FCC fine: Pocket change. Read More
Contact your Computer Troubleshooter to make sure that your Wi-Fi network is secure.

New, sneakier Flashback malware infects Macs

ctnorthlivonia — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:30:48 +0000

Ditches all attempts at duping users with social engineered tactics, exploits Java bug through drive-by attacks. Read More

Google Drive Arrives, At Last

ctnorthlivonia — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:59:30 +0000

Google Drive will duel with the likes of Dropbox and Box for the right to be your file sharing service in the cloud. Read More.

Windows 8 Release Preview Set For June

ctnorthlivonia — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:44:28 +0000

Microsoft announcement sparks speculation that final version of Windows 8 may ship as early as October. Read More.

How Microsoft Office Tops LibreOffice: 11 Features

ctnorthlivonia — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:38:57 +0000

LibreOffice is developing rapidly, but Office still outclasses it in some areas. Read more >>

Psst, Microsoft! Here’s how you unseat the iPad

ctnorthlivonia — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:25:26 +0000

The iPad will be a distant memory and Windows 8 tablets will reign supreme if Microsoft follows Cringely’s cunning plan. Read More

Windows 8 Enterprise to Deliver Desktop on a Stick

ctnorthlivonia — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:36:25 +0000

Microsoft adds a bootable USB stick desktop option as Windows 8 dons a suit and gets down to business. Read more >>

The hidden danger of Windows 8 Microsoft Accounts

ctnorthlivonia — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:13:44 +0000

Microsoft goes to great lengths to convince Windows 8 users to log on with an email address, but if your account gets hijacked you could find yourself locked out. Read More

Two More Mac Trojans Discovered

ctnorthlivonia — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:55 +0000

Following the outbreak of the Flashback Mac Trojan, security researchers have spotted two more cases of Mac OS X malware. The good news is most users have little to worry about them. Read more.