Pages
Categories
Archives
Tag Archives: computers
Pi Computation Record
Fabrice Bellard, a French mathematician, claims to have set a new record for calculating Pi. Not only is it the longest, it was also done on a regular computer.
“I am pleased to announce a new world record for the computation of the digits of Pi.”
The following number of digits were computed:
2242301460000 hexadecimal [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged computing, information technologies, math, Pi, science, tech Comments closed
Report On Web Security: Danger!
The IBM X-Force 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk report finds growing security concerns related to surfing the web.
“The trends highlighted by the report seem to indicate that the Internet has finally taken on the characteristics of the Wild West where no one is to be trusted,” said X-Force Director Kris Lamb. “There is no such [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged IBM, Internet, malware, trojans, world wide web, www Comments closed
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
For the fifth year, the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) is spearheading National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a comprehensive outreach campaign to empower all Americans and businesses to take steps to secure their part of cyberspace. Click here to get more information on steps you can take to contribute to cyber awareness activities.
GFIRST National Security Conference
Announcing the 5th Annual GFIRST National Conference
at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia – August 23-28, 2009
GFIRST5: The Five Pillars of Cyber Security: Threat, Vulnerability, Attack & Detection, Mitigation and Reflection. These foundations support the cyber security and incident response community by identifying the core components of incident management. [...]
Update for Microsoft Outlook Phishing Scams
A massive phishing scam similar to the recent bank fraud scams is being sent in emails that look like the following:
From: “Microsoft Customer Support”
Subject: Update for Microsoft Outlook
Critical Update
Update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express (KB910721)
Brief Description
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express. This update is critical and provides you [...]
68% Of Households Play Video Games
Sixty- Eight Percent of U.S Households Play Computer or Video Games
Los Angeles – Sixty-eight percent of American households play computer or video games, according to new research from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents U.S. computer and video game publishers. The number of households playing games increased three percent over 2008, illustrating the expanding [...]
Warning — Microsoft Powerpoint Alert
Microsoft Releases Advance Notification for May Security Bulletin
added May 7, 2009 at 02:58 pm
Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that the May release cycle will contain one bulletin with a maximum severity rating of Critical. The notification states that the Critical bulletin is for Microsoft PowerPoint. The release is scheduled for Tuesday, [...]
What’s So Great About Firefox?
Mozilla has released a new version of the Firefox web browser. “Firefox has security, speed and new features that will change the way you use the Web. Don’t settle for anything less.”
The Safest Web Browser
Mozilla says, “Simply put, your online security is our top priority. Firefox includes strict anti-phishing and anti-malware measures, plus easy ways [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged internet security, networks, scammers, spammers, viruses Comments closed
Microsoft Windows, Office and Internet Explorer
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and Forefront Edge Security as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or operate with escalated privileges.
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
Microsoft has released an [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Also tagged Internet Explorer, internet security, Microsoft, Office, Windows Comments closed
ComputerTraining.com Hit With Consumer Protection Lawsuit