Aug 22, 2011

I was reading one of my favorite comics the other day (Xkcd) and it really hit home with me. (They usually do, it’s odd, the creator and I must be kindred spirits or somthing) It’s about password strength, and really underlines the power of, well powers. This really underlines the point, that when possible, it’s by FAR safer to have a longer,...

Feb 9, 2011

Panda Securities has uncovered the lid on the cyber crime black market, as outlined in a new report by Panda. An online inventory of exploits and stolen data is growing and prices are dropping on the cyber crime black market. Stolen banking credentials, malicious programs and stolen credit cards are all for sale online in what Panda experts say is a...

Jan 27, 2011

CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook fan page seems to have been hacked, with the hacker posting this message: “Let the hacking begin: If facebook needs money, instead of going to the banks, why doesn’t Facebook let its users invest in Facebook in a social way? Why not transform Facebook into a ‘social business’ the way Nobel Price winner...

May 14, 2010

Get notified anytime someone accesses your facebook account. Simply use this shortcut to go to your account security settings in facebook. http://r4d.us/fblockdown and then go to “Account Security” then Choose “Yes” and check the SMS box if you want to get a text message anytime someone logs in to your facebook account from an unknown...

May 11, 2010

Microsoft Drops Win2k, XP SP2 in July Microsoft offers support for five years and extended support for another five years for their Windows platforms. It will soon be time for Windows 2K and Windows XP SP2, in fact, It’s July 13. But don’t worry, the self-help online support like the Knowledge Base articles (Kb-#### articles), FAQs, troubleshooting...

Apr 23, 2010

Ok, listen up, everyone should change their password on facebook right away! A russian hacker by the name of Kirllos is selling facebook accounts on the cheap! He used a combination e-mail phishing scam,  Iphone App, and probbably the other “usual” means of stealing facebook accounts.  Remember getting that Fake Farmville Gift? Wondered why they...

Jan 26, 2010

Really, this is getting out of hand! I’m tired of getting Facebook requests from apps like “Feed” or “Farm Ville Free Coins or gifts” or other stupid apps that try to trick you! Let’s beat these guys to the punch, I’ve created a group on Facebook called FBAPPS-You-should-block and anyone can join, and add the app urls...