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Rootkits are NOT acceptable under ANY means
First, let’s make sure our definitions are clear. A rootkit is generally defined as software that is installed secretly and is undetectable. It provides the most powerful level of control to the system without the system owner’s knowledge. It gives “root” …
You will be able to watch "Welcome Back Kotter" until you’re blue in the face
There’s been news out that Time Warner will be making its back catalog of old TV shows for a new Internet service. Digital analyst Phil Leigh is actually a bit impressed, and has this to say about it: Congratulations to …
My, is that a bad capacitor in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?
A bunch of PC manufacturers are being hit with bad capacitors. (If you slept through high school electronics, capacitors are used to temporarily store electrical charge and regulate voltage — old timers sometimes call them condensers). CNET has a good picture …
Are more Windows users converting to Macs?
Looks like more people are switching than at least one analyst predicted. What the heck. The Mac is a more secure system. I guess I don’t blame them. In a research note released to clients on Monday, Needham & Co. …
WarXing
WarXing — accessing publicly accessible networks or systems. You scan for a wifi access point… and come up with your neighbor’s… What are the legal implications? Attorney Robert Hale has just written an extensive piece on the subject: Suppose you …
Consumers Caught in the Middle – Again?
HD DVD or Blue-ray? It’s great to have choices, but not so great when you want to adopt a new technology now, but you have to pick between competing, incompatible versions of it – and you know it’s likely that …
Dang. They really did release a video iPOD
I can’t believe it. I was convinced they wouldn’t do it. Apple link here. Alex Eckelberry
FTC nabs another bad apple
FTC goes after Trustsoft for marketing SpyKiller deceptively. Spykiller is listed on the SpywareWarrior Rogue/Suspect list A visit to their website reveals this message: Click to enlarge The FTC alleges that Trustsoft: • Aggressively and deceptively marketed SpyKiller, using the …
Hotbar to be upgraded in Sunbelt database
After our initial response to Hotbar, our spyware research team spent a more time researching Hotbar’s practices. We will be upgrading their threat level and default action in our database. Hotbar will be re-classified from “Low Risk Adware” to “Adware.” …
