"HEARTBLEED"
Nothing romantic about this heart!
This is the terrible problem that was an ACCIDENTAL mistake by a programmer several years ago, was not picked up by other code checkers, and now has major sites and providers over a barrel. Read more about how to protect yourself from Heartbeat on my "TECKIE NEWS and Help" board on Pinterest: <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> http://www.pinterest.com/margotfinke/
Norton has sent me a link to a site where I can check all my most used web and blog lings to see if they are infected, or NOT with Heartbeat. A 2 second click, and you can reassure yourself about any site: <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]-->
TECKIE HELP
I recommend KIM KOMANDO'S daily updates and website for advice on new purchases, scams, virus protection, and everything technical to do with computers and e-readers etc. Her Radio Show is nation wide.
KIM KOMANDO WROTE:
KIM KOMANDO WROTE:
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse with 'Heartbleed' ... they do.
The "Heartbleed" bug that has floored Internet experts around the world just got worse. Cisco and Juniper, two of the largest network equipment makers, said today that the vulnerability, which exposes encrypted data like passwords, is present in their routers, switches and firewalls.
The "Heartbleed" bug that has floored Internet experts around the world just got worse. Cisco and Juniper, two of the largest network equipment makers, said today that the vulnerability, which exposes encrypted data like passwords, is present in their routers, switches and firewalls.
For a complete guide to Kim Komando’s "Heartbleed" coverage and help,
click here
MY VIRUS PROTECTION MANTRA
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You need super reliable virus protection at any time, plus one other program that sweeps your computer's floor after your protection has done the rounds - just in case! I have used NORTON for years, and it keeps me safe. I also have Win Patrol - a nifty little program that among many other things warns me whenever anything wants to alter or add to my Registry. COOL!!
The main thing for whatever virus protection you use, is to keep the program updated, do regular computer scans, and download the latest virus protection fixes daily. Keep other programs, like Quick Time, Apple and Microsoft programs etc updated as well. You can set these things to be done automatically.
Playing ostrich will not stop something bad happening
if you don't do YOUR part in protecting
your computer.
if you don't do YOUR part in protecting
your computer.
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I'm so glad you reviewed this one, since I was on the fence about whether to pick it up or not. My reason for reading it would have been only *because* of the "teen or adult?" controversy brought about by its NBA categorization. It's great to have a thoughtful review of the content to consider as well.