NEW SECURITY RISKS DETECTED AND PATCHED

New Security risks have been found out and even solutions have been mentioned. You can check them out and be free from them.

LENOVO Slim all in one pc -A320

Lenovo India has announced the IdeaCentre A320, an ultra slim All in one PC. With innovative features to suit consumer’s dynamic lifestyles, this fully loaded PC is an iconic style symbol and can be used without any hassle. The Lenovo IdeaCentre A320 is packed with an array of features, is highly energy efficient and offers great value to consumers. Equipped with an ultra slim double shell design and a wide 21.5- inch LED screen, the stylish...

Is Ubuntu Losing its edge?

Ubuntu, poster child of the Windows-switching brigade, seems to be losing its spot at the top of the Linux distribution heap. The easy-to-use distro has been a favourite amongst casual users and Linux advocates alike, primarily because of how easy it used to be to try it out and get used to it. Recently though, long time fans have been deeply divided because of the switch to Unity, a new visual interface that breaks away from several common...

New Security risks detected and patched

VLS MEDIA PLAYER Due to vulnerability in the handling of playlists, attackers can inject malicious code onto a computer. Playlists in XSPF format are affected. SOLUTION: The manufacturer has made available the updated version 1.1.10, in which the error is corrected. The link is available on VLS’s website. ADOBE FLASH Hackers are actively exploiting a security hole in Flash player that allows them to read data from Web pages which...

FB scammers use Finnish loophole

There’s a new twist to the recent spate of scam links that look like videos with shocking titles. Sophos reports that scammers are using pages translated into Finnish in order to tricks people into authorizing rogue applications to access their personal data. The button “share” posts the scam link to victim’s friends’ walls.  There is of course no such video...

Google warns users of malware

Google has begun warning users they might be infected with malware, according to a company blog post. The search giant started detecting connections from infected machines running through proxy servers, indicating that all Web traffic on those machines might be being intercepted. The particular strain of malware hasn’t been named by Google, but it affects only Windows-based computers. Anyone who sees this alert is advised to update their...

People knowingly continue with unsafe transactions: survey

A recent Symantec survey has thrown up the shocking finding that people often continue with an online transaction that they might suspect to be fraudulent. While 55 percent of respondents recognized green address bar highlighting as an indication of security, 80 percent knew about browsers using padlock icons to signify secure sites, and 81 percent knew to look for “HTTPS” in the address bar, only 55 percent said they would not proceed with...

Antisec rises from LulzSec's ashes, continues carrying out attacks

The group of hackers calling themselves LUlzSec might have retired suddenly and surprised the world, but a new group called Antisec has risen in its place. AntiSec has already taken credit for a number of brazen data leaks, and has successfully targeted the US Military and even FBI. The attacks usually involve accessing networks belonging to the target or contractors hired by the target, using simple scripting attacks that reveal passwords to...

"Locker sites" are not coryright violators: US Court

A federal court in the United States has ruled that “locker sites”, on which anyone can upload a file and share its link with others, are not directly responsible for copyright infringement. However, they can be tried for inducing and profiting from copyright infringing activities. The case question was filed against Hotfile.com by the MPAA, an association of Hollywood right shoulders that has filed hundreds that has filed hundreds of lawsuits...

Build a Facebook Profile Which You Can Be Proud Of

Facebook seems to be the hot social network these days that people of all ages are getting involved with. If you don’t currently have a Facebook account, I highly recommend that you go and signup now. If you already have an account, it is time to start using it to your advantage. Facebook is not just a place where you can connect with your friends, it can actually be used to further your personal brand and career. Here is how you can use...

Trace IP addresses to a location

Here is the best method and easiest method to trace and IP and even its location. The procedure is quiet simple and a basic computer knowledge man can also perform this. ...

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