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{ January 6, 2011 @ 3:38 PM }
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{ Computer news }
{ Tags: Google } · { }
Those are the words of Police which confirmed on Thursday that Google, only the world’s largest online search engine operator, collected and stored people’s data illegally over its Wi-Fi wireless networks while busy with its endeavors to create a localized version of its online mapping service.
I find it so incredibly annoying that everyone is harping on about his. Is it really such a big deal? I find it not least disturbing that people are attacking this company so much.
Sure, it’s important to safeguard our privacy et al. But the way people are carrying on, if I was involved with Google I’d just shut these people out. This is only my layman’s view of the whole subject, but honestly look at it from both sides, won’t you? Google did indeed go through great pains to protect the privacy of the public, fazing out street numbers and number plates.
I just personally find it a terrible shame that everyone follows the herd mentality and jump on the Anti Google wagon. Shame on you, as if you don’t make use of Google’s services on a daily basis.
{ November 22, 2010 @ 2:48 PM }
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{ Computer news }
{ Tags: Google } · { }
It would seem Google wants its part of the global Christmas shopping rush, and has revealed its latest venture – botiques.com, a virtual shopping mall. I don’t know about you, but I usually get nervous when a company previously unassociated with sales stars spewing commercial endeavors. Granted, Google has always dabbled in sales, but not in direct consumer sales such as what they’re taking on now.
Combining the winning recipe which has helped many before it make their fortune – celebrity and shopping combines to be a kickass combination! Boutiques brings the best of the best together, in essence a site with many different e-stores, like a real mall hosts plenty of shops, see?
Time will tell if this latest venture of Google will be sustainable and profitable, but like with so many of its past endeavors, this one seems to be on a hot train headed for success!
{ November 19, 2010 @ 7:30 AM }
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{ Computer news, Technology }
{ Tags: communication, email, FaceBook, Gmail } · { }
It would seem as though FACEBOOK wants to add another revolution to its credentials. Aiming to “revolutionize Internet communication,” the 26 year old FACEBOOK creator Mark Zuckerburg recently announced that FACEBOOK will be adding e-mail to its long list of attractive qualities.
This means that FACEBOOK users are now able to mash together email with instant messages, mobile SMS messages and FACEBOOK chats all into one single stream of communication.
The inspiration for this genius aspirations comes from the newly coined term Age of Urgency, according to Mark, where users want a rich and thorough history of their past correspondence with their contacts, and to receive all lines of communication instantly.
The famous TechCrunch blog, which reports on the latest SciTech news has called this move of FACEBOOK a “Gmail Killer.” Personally I wouldn’t be so dramatic or quick to drop the ax over Gmail’s head, as I, and plenty of other die hard Gmail fans still find pretty good use for our accounts.
{ November 10, 2010 @ 12:42 PM }
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{ Computer news }
{ Tags: Micorosoft, Micorosoft Security, security patches, security updates } · { }
It would seem that Microsoft has taken critique about its security flaws to heart, and had gone and done something about it. Merely a month after breaking its record for releasing the 
largest Patch update in history, Microsoft released a much smaller round of fixes on the ninth of November of this year.
These patches will address a total of 11 security vulnerabilities found across its MS Office and Forefront Unified Access Gateway.
Microsoft has come under fire from consumers and consumer protection watchdogs in the past for its lack of inherent security capabilities, and the weak security elements in its applications and software which are exploited by cyber criminals and hackers.
It can be seen as a genuine effort from Microsoft and a show of solidarity with its consumers. It’s so easy to always vilify Microsoft and attack its monopoly on the industry, but as any well informed consumer should be able to distinguish, give praise where praise is due.
{ October 19, 2010 @ 11:31 AM }
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{ Computer news, Computer safety }
{ Tags: FaceBook, privacy } · { }
Look I honestly don’t know why we keep going back to FACEBOOK when it’s been so preeminently reported in the past that they just don’t care about their users’ privacy, or general feelings. Take the past makeover of Facebook. There were hundreds of groups with tens of thousands of members pleading for the Old Facebook to return, which received nothing but a rude, deaf ear from our Facebook peeps.
Now it seems there is another scandal which has hit this Facebook as millions of users’ personal info is being shared without the knowledge or consent of its users. The personal names of users, as well as their online Facebook friends are believed to have been passed on to Internet advertising firms, even those of users who have set their info to the strictest privacy settings.
This is simply typical of Facebook. You will not ever hear that Facebook actually received money for this info, but from where I sit it’s utterly clear that they did. Facebook wouldn’t simply offer this info to any firm as a belated Christmas present, would they?
Now the same argument still stands that if you do not want your info shared and traded as in this way, simply remain off Facebook, right? Well I believe Facebook should explicitly tell you that your private information will be shared, or stands a chance of being shared. And I do not mean in their surreptitious Terms and Conditions. I mean, make it clear to the users of Facebook, so that we at least know our details stand a very good chance of being sold to corporate America!
{ October 18, 2010 @ 1:26 PM }
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{ Computer news }
{ Tags: Computer news, Google Chrome, Operating system } · { }
This is wonderful! Exactly what we need, another hyped up Internet browser (do you pick up my sarcastic disdain?)
See I am all for advancements in technology and a healthy competitive market, but if there’s anyone who knows about security risks involved with Internet browsing, you’re talking to the right girl here. So why not rather keep the amounts of Internet browsers to a minimum, invest the required expertise, time and resources into genuinely making them safe and unexploitable for cyber criminals and we will all live a quieter and peaceful existence.
It is old news now that Google will also soon be releasing its own operating system, challenging a market share that is hard to come by in the Microsoft dominated market.
Is there honestly room in the market for another suite of products to perform the same tasks as everything else is? I suppose in a free market system competition is always good, but pile it on why don’t you?!
{ October 11, 2010 @ 11:42 AM }
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{ Computer news }
{ Tags: PC, PC news } · { }
Unholy Marriage
If you’re like me then you are always interested in what’s happening in the world of computer giants. It seems that, according to the New York Times, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer met with the head of Adobe Shantanu Narayan about a potential merger between the two giant companies.
Now this might not be such a bad thing when you consider the potential these two companies together pose. But, on the flipside of the coin would you like to see Microsoft’s dominance of the PC and software market further increase?
The same principles apply here as what is found in a free market system really, and no one should over look this. A classic example would be having 2 different brands of milk to choose from. The one brand is very popular and somewhat expensive. The other brand is less famous and a bit cheaper. You automatically like the more expensive brand because it can afford more expensive add campaigns to influence your perception. You might buy the more expensive brand because you choose the “better” brand. But what happens if the more expensive brand becomes so big that he kicks the less expensive one off the rack?
This is the problem we stare in the face with mighty Microsoft if you think about it. If Microsoft becomes too big for its shoes, it will eventually drown out the competition and we will have no choice but to buy Microsoft. And there will be no incentive for them to keep their products affordable, as they are the only alternative with no competition!
So my point of view on the possible Microsoft/Adobe merger might be a controversial one, but you have to have that argument raised when everyone else just seem to stare at the obvious!
{ August 6, 2010 @ 11:35 AM }
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{ Computer news, Computer safety, Computer security, Malware, Technology }
{ Tags: comptuer news, Computer safety, Computer security, delete Wireshark Antivirus, detect Wireshark Antivirus, Malware, parasite, PC threat, remove Wireshark Antivirus, rogue antispyware, Technology, Wireshark Antivirus, WiresharkAntivirus } · { }
What will we do if all computer security turned out to be like the likes of the latest scam: Wireshark Antivirus
? If all the security tools advertised online were just a ploy to siphon money out of hard working individuals – then we would be at a loss.
However, thank goodness – it is not yet like that – but we should still be aware of the rogue applications, nonetheless – as they are increasingly becoming advanced and difficult to eradicate. But knowledge is power, so read on for advice on how to deal with this dubious application…
This particular rogue application, Wireshark Antivirus, is the latest rogue anti-spyware application, which was designed to dupe unsuspecting PC users purchasing the full version of this nefarious application, and so doing part with their hard earned money!
Unlike its name suggests, Wireshark Antivirus will only secure the aims of its designers – and will do what it takes to ensure its sole aim of gaining money from users unaware of the plot to scam and compromise the integrity of their computer system, is successfully carried out.
Wireshark Antivirus, also known as WiresharkAntivirus, is considered highly dangerous to any system it has infiltrated, and experts suggest the immediate purging of its components from any system it has embedded itself within.
… continue reading this entry.
{ August 5, 2010 @ 12:52 PM }
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{ Computer news, Computer safety, Computer security, Malware, Technology }
{ Tags: Computer news, Computer safety, Computer security, delete My Security Shield, detect My Security Shield, Malware, My Security Shield, MySecurityShield, remove My Security Shield, rogue antispyware, Technology } · { }
Rogueware is not going anywhere – in fact it is on the steady climb, its growing numbers indicative of the fact that creators of these malware
s are fast innovating and making their malicious tactics come to fruition. Yes, it’s that time of the day again, where I bring you your latest in rogue antispyware. Word to the wise – be aware of the latest rogue antispyware application: My Security Shield – it’s a killer!
My Security Shield tends to mislead computer users into downloading this bogus security program by redirecting the user’s web browser to its website, issues alert messages about a threat and forces the user to download and register the full My Security Shield application.
My Security Shield, also known as MySecurityShield, MySecurity Shield or My SecurityShield, is another rogue anti-spyware application which uses unwarranted methods in their marketing. Just like its predecessors: My Security Engine, Security Antivirus, Security Guard and Security Masters AV.
My Security Shield is your typical rogue antispyware application; in that it will display irritating pop-ups, fake messages and will continuously offer the user to purchase My Security Shield software. My Security Shield can enter a user’s computer system via a Trojan which sneaks into the system through security holes.
These Trojans can also steal the user’s personal information. My Security Shield also has a fake scanner, which detects hundreds of “infections” (fake) and after purchasing this software will disappear, but will show up again after a few months.
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{ July 30, 2010 @ 11:18 AM }
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{ Computer news, Computer safety, Computer security, Malware, Technology }
{ Tags: Computer news, Computer safety, Computer security, delete Net Protector AntiVirus 2010, detect Net Protector AntiVirus 2010, Malware, Net Protector AntiVirus 2010, NetProtectorAntiVirus2010, remove Net Protector AntiVirus 2010, rogue antispyware, Technology } · { }
Woe to those few individuals that continue to make our online experience one filled with second guessing and skepticism.
Why – you may ask? Well, for anyone who makes used of the online community on a regular basis, it is clear that the state of one’s computer security is questioned on a daily basis – due to the millions of nefarious applications out there – so again I say woe to those few individuals that design and implement these dubious tactics and applications.
The newest danger to your PC is none other than: Net Protector AntiVirus 2010.
One never really knows just how safe, yet there are steps we can take to optimize our computer safety. Important in this quest is to ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest malware applications out there.
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Those are the words of Police which confirmed on Thursday that Google, only the world’s largest online search engine operator, collected and stored people’s data illegally over its Wi-Fi wireless networks while busy with its endeavors to create a localized version of its online mapping service.
