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- Get up to speed on Microsoft's February security bulletins
- Any opinions on the change?We are always interested in member's opinions obviously since we do this for you so I wanted to give you an opportunity to post any comments on the change to this column/newsletter.We will begin covering all the MS monthly bulletins in a single issue and other...
- Tags: Tech Locksmith, security, TR Page, feedback, locksmith, Microsoft Corp., blog, Security Blog
- Discussion threads 2007-02-27
- Is it possible to have a great job and a great personal life?
- How many angles can dance on the head of a pin?It sort of depends on how you define "great" job, doesn't it?My definition involved working a few hours/week for an average yearly salary, then doing the same for two more companies, leaving me free to spend spend a lot of...
- Tags: salary, Tech Locksmith, feedback, job, Wonderful
- Discussion threads 2007-02-16
- Attempted attack on Net backbone highlights potential risks
- NET Threat?We've become so dependent on the Internet and particularly the Web that it seems like a basic utility.But we see water mains breaking in big cities every winter, power outages that last weeks, and those aren't even due to intentional attacks.My question to you is, have you ever applied...
- Tags: main, Internet, Tech Locksmith, security, it management, server
- Discussion threads 2007-02-13
- A new zero-day threat emerges for Excel
- smart phones?Does your company have any plans in place to deal with malware attacks against company cell phones?As more and more computing functions move to the Web and road warriors as well as executives become ever more dependent on smart wireless devices does your management even understand how critical this...
- Tags: Tech Locksmith, security, it management, smart phone, Microsoft Excel
- Discussion threads 2007-02-06
- Yet another zero-day threat emerges for Word
- What about Vista?Let the hype begin! Vista will be on everyone's mind, especially that of your bosses who may believe some of the hype it is generating about being the great new hope for secure and productive PCs.Which brings up the obvious questions.Do you already have Vista running?Do you plan...
- Tags: it management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Word, Tech Locksmith, vista, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-30
- Microsoft releases three critical bulletins but ignores Word flaws
- *nixA reminder to *nix managers, if you want me to continue and expand UNIX and Linux vulnerability coverage you need to let me know you are interested by posting comments here.Other Related OS'sIf your looking to expand your coverage, consider adding M$ Terminal Services in your reviews. Not only...
- Tags: linux, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Word, security, Tech Locksmith
- Discussion threads 2007-01-16
- Acrobat flaw threatens both Firefox and IE browsers
- Dropped Patches?I can't think of any GOOD reason for dropping scheduled patches, can you?
- Tags: Acrobat flaw, Adobe Acrobat, it management, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, security, Tech Locksmith, Web browser, windows
- Discussion threads 2007-01-09
- Microsoft releases three critical security bulletins for December
- Have a happy holiday seasonThose of you who need a weekly Locksmith fix need to know that TR and The Locksmith take a holiday break so look to the new year for more Locksmith.TR bloggers, including myself (in Security and as Siliconsamurai in Ge
- Tags: blogs, security, Locksmith, Tech Locksmith, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-12-20
- IBM PS/2 The MicroChannel Path to Failure
- newsbytes link badSorry, the site changed and that link to the newsbytes Model 80 review in the blog entry isn't leading to the correct page now.Instead, here is a link to a Model 70 review:http://calbears.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NEW/is_1990_June_5/ai_9425707I remember these boxesWhen I joined one multinational corp as a desktop support tech, there were...
- Tags: Tech Locksmith, Compaqs, hardware, geekend, IBM Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-12-14
- Blame it on the word processor
- bold new postingMy apologies for the bold font, I’m having issues with the posting software and even more problems trying to go back and re-edit.On the other hand, anyone my age may be happy to have the improved contrast.RoyalI learned to
- Tags: geekend, time-I, Tech Locksmith, Royal, feedback, word-processor
- Discussion threads 2006-12-08
- Genetics Calulators and Volcanic Dust
- geeks and animalsI find geeks are often involved with animals.So, what kind of dogs? We used to breed Bouvier des Flandres and now manage the genetics of our sheep flock in a spreadsheet.My caninesI have a black labrador (he is the therapy
- Tags: off-topic, Tech Locksmith, gerbil, progeny
- Discussion threads 2006-12-08
- Be on the lookout for these security threats in 2007
- Employee Education Program?Does your company offer any information/training on personal security at home and work?After all, you already need to teach them how to protect the company computers and it is an inexpensive perk you can offer, would e
- Tags: it management, security, Tech Locksmith, telephone, phone system, Cliff, Mitre Corp., information technology
- Discussion threads 2006-12-05
- PIN THREAT - may be real, may be exaggerated
- updates will follow if warrantedHi, just wanted to let you all know that this is only the latest of a series of reported threats involving ATMs and it may not be important - but it MAY so I will continue to monitor this potential threat and, if it develops into...
- Tags: Tech Locksmith, ATM PIN, security, attack, paper
- Discussion threads 2006-12-02
- Don't let these browser threats ruin your online shopping
- Not just for home shoppersAlthough it is natural to think of online shopping threats in terms of Xmas shoppers and this is certainly the most dangerous time of year, it is important to remember two things:1) Lots of people are using work network
- Tags: browser, security, DOn't, Tech Locksmith, Web browser
- Discussion threads 2006-12-01
- Microsoft releases five critical security bulletins for November
- Do you rate different patches?When you are looking at a new release such as Vista, do you look mostly at raw numbers as far as vulnerabilities are concerned, or do you take into consideration how many were patched BEFORE the vulnerability became wi
- Tags: security, patch management, Tech Locksmith, Microsoft Corp., patch, computer, WGA
- Discussion threads 2006-11-21
- Microsoft users face two zero-day threats in a week
- workaroundsIf you were wondering, the reason I don't usually post detailed workarounds for this sort of new threat ISN'T because I'm too lazy GRIN.Since these are only workarounds and both the threat and the workaround is new, I feel it is bet
- Tags: it management, security, Tech Locksmith, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-11-07
- Linux expert warns of open source's growing appeal to hackers
- what does your company do about zero day?Without wandering into the realm of imaginary numbers, what do you, or your team do about zero day threats?Do you attempt to track and patch using third-party sites?Do you monitor developments and tig
- Tags: backup, information technology, it management, Linux, Linux Expert, malware, open source, patch, security, Tech Locksmith, vulnerability, zero day, ZERT
- Discussion threads 2006-10-31
- Microsoft releases six critical security bulletins for October
- heard about google's latest threat/promise?Check out http://www.google.com/codesearchand let the rest of my Locksmith readers know what you think about it.This can be a great way to find code - good if you are looking for reusable code - BAD i
- Tags: codesearch, google, Google Inc., it management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, MS06-061 UPDATED, security, software, Tech Locksmith
- Discussion threads 2006-10-17
- Microsoft warns against VML threat
- Patch Released today, the 26thApparently Microsoft decided this was a big deal because they released MS06-055 today a bulletin which addresses the patch need.http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-055.mspxThis is listed as a critical threat in the bulletin and, if you didn't apply one of the workarounds, you should check out the bulletin immediatly.I'll discuss...
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., patch, security, Tech Locksmith, vml threat, windows
- Discussion threads 2006-09-26
- Microsoft releases three security bulletins for September
- slow month? or just ignoring the elephant in the room?From one standpoint this was certainly a slow month, but that’s pretty deceptive when you factor in the way Microsoft failed to patch the known and exploited WORD vulnerability.Which brings up the question of just how you are dealing with the...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), E-mail, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Tech Locksmith, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-09-19
