Don't look now, but July 29, 2016, is coming up fast. That is the one-year anniversary of the release of Windows 10, which means the ability to upgrade to the new operating system for FREE will soon expire.
In a January 21, 2015, Windows Experience blog post titled The next generation of Windows: Windows 10, we learned that Windows 10 would be a free upgrade. Author Terry Myerson said:
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This OS release might fix many problems and resolve some usability problems, but make sure you look before you leap.
Wait, doesnt it always make sense to download something for free? Microsoft released its brand-new operating system this week, and you can grab it at no cost, but make sure you know exactly what you are getting into before you upgrade.
Let me be your guinea pig on this one. Iv (readmore)
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Windows 10 is almost here, and it looks pretty exciting. The new OS has a chance to succeed where Windows 8 failed by being both a traditional desktop operating syste (readmore)
The computing landscape has become more complex and hazardous than ever. Hackers dont just want to compromise your PC; they want your phone and tablet, too. Heres a look at five big security trends that todays tech users need to watch for along with tips on how to prevent these attacks from being successful.
Malware-Infected Apps
By all accounts, mobile malware, particularly on the Android (readmore)
If you own a Lenovo laptop, you better go check your power cord.
The computer brand has issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of AC power cords over fire and burn hazards, according to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall affects 500,000 power cords in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada.
According to the notice, the affected power cords can potentially overh (readmore)
Security watchers are warning of a surge in CryptoWall ransomware victims this month that will coincide with a campaign to spread a new variant of the malware though advertising networks.
More than 830,000 victims worldwide have been infected with the malware, a 25 percent increase in infections since late August when there were 625,000 victims, according to security researchers at Dell SecureW (readmore)
The Microsoft Windows Service Center scam is something that has been active for quite a while. It all starts with a phone call with an overtly helpful customer care person at the other end. The main pitch is that there have been complaints from the users internet service provider stating the existence of a severe problem with the computer with respect to viruses. The hows and whys of the contact b (readmore)
A Russian crime ring has amassed the largest known collection of stolen Internet credentials, including 1.2 billion user name and password combinations and more than 500 million email addresses, security researchers say.
The records, discovered by Hold Security, a firm in Milwaukee, include confidential material gathered from 420,000 websites, including household names, and small Internet sites (readmore)
A rare Android worm that propagates itself to other users via links in text messages has been discovered by security researchers.
Once installed on a device, the malware, which was dubbed Selfmite, sends a text messages to 20 contacts from the device owner's address book.
Most malware programs for Android are Trojan apps with no self-propagation mechanisms that get distributed from non-offic (readmore)
Whats Your Action Plan?
The Problem
Windows Server 2003 is fast approaching its end-of-life. Microsoft has announced the official date for end-of-life support as July 14th, 2015. While many administrators are well aware of this fact, there are still nearly a million servers across the globe currently running live applications on Windows Server 2003.
It should be cause for alarm that so (readmore)
Computerworld - Microsoft on Saturday told customers that cyber-criminals are exploiting an unpatched and critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE) using "drive-by" attacks.
"Microsoft is aware of limited, targeted attacks that attempt to exploit a vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 10, and Internet Expl (readmore)
A flaw has been discovered in one of the Internet's key security methods, potentially forcing a wide swath of websites to make changes to protect the security of consumers.
The problem was first discovered by a team of Finnish security experts and researchers at Google last week and disclosed on Monday. By Tuesday afternoon, a number of large websites, including Yahoo, Facebook, Google and Amaz (readmore)
There has been a bit of confusion for Windows XP users (yes, they still exist) over whether or not they would be able to obtain antivirus support after July 2015. Let us take a few moments to talk about what antivirus support you won't have after the 2015 date, but what might still be available. In addition, take a second to learn why you will still be at risk after this April even if you choose t (readmore)
As of July 14 2015 all versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 will no longer be supported. (readmore)
Background
The Internet and the information it connects to is a resource that many have come to depend upon. Facts that once might have taken several days to locate in a research library can now be obtained instantaneously using your personal computer or even a handheld wireless device. Individuals can publish to a world wide audience, mix up previously existing content to form new creations, (readmore)
Why SSL? As a web developer, I have come across many customers who ask "Why do I need SSL? What will it do for me?" This is an important question for anyone involved in the web to understand. SSL is the backbone of our secure Internet and it protects your sensitive information as it travels across the world. It keeps the Internet from being ruled by anarchists and criminals and provides many direc (readmore)
CryptoLocker, a new and nasty piece of malicious software is infecting computers around the world encrypting important files and demanding a ransom to unlock them.
According to Sophos, the worldwide digital security company, it's been hitting pretty hard for the past six weeks or so.
"It systematically hunts down every one of your personal files, documents, databases, spreadsheets, photos (readmore)
Businesses are completely ignoring a growing problem facing their organizations as cyber criminals look to target increased security flaws as operations move to the cloud.
Cloud computing was one of the buzzwords of 2012, gaining widespread adoption among individuals, SMEs and major corporations all around the world. It is going to make our lives easier while saving us millions of pounds at the (readmore)
In 2002 Microsoft introduced its Support Lifecycle policy based on customer feedback to have more transparency and predictability of support for Microsoft products. As per this policy, Microsoft Business and Developer products, including Windows and Office products, receive a minimum of 10 years of support (5 years Mainstream Support and 5 years Extended Support), at the supported service pack lev (readmore)
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