Skimtacular: All-in-One ATM Skimmer — Krebs on Security

Skimtacular: All-in-One ATM Skimmer — Krebs on Security: I spent the past week vacationing (mostly) in Southern California, traveling from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara and on to the wine country in Santa Ynez. Along the way, I received some information from a law enforcement source in the area about a recent ATM skimmer attack that showcased a well-designed and stealthy all-in-one skimmer.

How To Tell If Your Phone Is Infected

How To Tell If Your Phone Is Infected: I don't think it's far-fetched to say that most people have no idea if their mobile devices have been infected with malware, simply because they don't think mobile malware even exists (call it the Mac syndrome?).

10 Commandments of Windows Security | PCWorld

10 Commandments of Windows Security | PCWorld: With the introduction of Windows 7, many PC and notebook users may feel more secure than they did using older versions of the Microsoft operating system. Newer OSs have more security features, offer better out-of-the-box security settings and have closed many of the historical security holes. Windows 7, for example, has changed the default User Account Control level so that it's harder for rogue programs to run without first explicitly gaining the user's permission.

Toolwiz Care | Toolwiz Software

Toolwiz Care | Toolwiz Software: Toolwiz Care is a free tool set designed to speed up your PC and give your system full care. With multi-functional optimization suite, this software provides a collection of tools that includes System Checkup,System Cleanup,System Speedup,System Virtualization and 40 powerful tools to enhance PC performance, security, and to optimize the start-up procedure. Toolwiz guarantees users that the freeware will stay free. This tool suite is designed for all levels of PC users from beginners to experts.

Windows Repair (All In One)

Windows Repair (All In One): Tweaking.com - Windows Repair is an all-in-one repair tool to help fix a large ajority of known Windows problems including registry errors and file permissions as well as issues with Internet Explorer, Windows Update, Windows Firewall and more. Malware and installed programs can modify your default settings. With Tweaking.com - Windows Repair you can restore Windows original settings.

75 Open Source Replacements for Popular Small Business Software - Datamation

75 Open Source Replacements for Popular Small Business Software - Datamation: It's important to note that many of these open source apps really are comparable with their better known counterparts. They usually offer most of the features small businesses need, and many even read and write files created with proprietary software. For example, both OpenOffice and LibreOffice can open and save Microsoft file formats, so your partners, clients and suppliers will never know you aren't using Word, Excel or PowerPoint.

Simple Network Scanning With Free Wireless Network Watcher | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts

Simple Network Scanning With Free Wireless Network Watcher | Bill Mullins' Weblog – Tech Thoughts: So, how would you know if your wireless signal is piggyback capable, and is perhaps being used as the neighborhood access point? You could of course, install any one of the comprehensive open source network monitoring packages widely available for download. Provided, that is, you’re prepared to dig into a host of complex instructions and procedures.

A much simpler, but very basic solution, is offered by NirSoft’s Wireless Network Watcher. This free utility “scans your wireless network and displays the list of all computers and devices that are currently connected to your network.”

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