digital security

  1. 7 Crucial Windows Settings You Must Keep Enabled for Security

    In the complex realm of Windows settings, users often find themselves inundated with options that impact both the performance and security of their devices. With many unnecessary features enabled by default, it's vital to discern which settings to retain for optimal operation. This article will...
  2. Microsoft Enhances Security: Deprecation of Weak RSA Certificates in TLS

    In the realm of online security, consistent advancements are essential to enhance the protection of digital interactions and safeguard sensitive information. An integral aspect of this security landscape involves Transport Layer Security (TLS) server authentication. Recently, Microsoft announced...
  3. More and more scams!!!

    As I age, I"m a couple of weeks short of 86 now, I get inundated with scam emails. Now I'm not just getting ones that say they are from Amazon, my bank, UPS, other retailers, and payment services they are claiming to be from the Social Security! The first thing I do is look at the address...
  4. NEWS The 'Joker' Virus: Everything You Need To Know – Updated December 2021

    The ‘Joker’ virus has been around since 2017, it has been a recurring thread to Android OS to this day. You’ve probably heard of this virus on more than one occasion. Considering that it surfaced two times in the last couple of months, we’ve decided to give you more detailed information about...
  5. Our top new features to help you save time and money and stay safer online as you get ready for back-to-school

    Summer is in full swing. It’s hard to imagine but back-to-school is quickly approaching. There is still a lot of uncertainty in terms of what form the new school year will take. Regardless of whether our children will be returning to school in person, hybrid or online, every parent knows that...
  6. Keeping your family safer online with Microsoft Edge and celebrating 1 year of Give with Bing

    We have lots of news this month to make the most of your time and help keep your family safer online. Today, we’re excited to unveil Microsoft Edge Kids Mode, a safer space for your child to discover the web. You can also learn more about Kids Mode by visiting Link Removed. Along with this news...
  7. AA20-206A: Threat Actor Exploitation of F5 BIG-IP CVE-2020-5902

    Original release date: July 24, 2020 Summary The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is issuing this alert in response to recently disclosed exploits that target F5 BIG-IP devices that are vulnerable to CVE-2020-5902. F5 Networks, Inc. (F5) released a patch for CVE-2020-5902...
  8. Phishing in 2019

    Does anyone feel that phishing has developed? E.g. in my personal feeling, there are fewer email scams nowadays. Your thoughts, guys?
  9. Ransomware software

    Here's is a free software for ransomware......read the full article. RansomFree is the free program that protects your PC against ransomware Here's the link to the software.... Link Removed
  10. Microsoft Security Advisory (2880823): Deprecation of SHA-1 Hashing Algorithm for Microsoft...

    Revision Note: V1.0 (November 12, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing a policy change to the Microsoft Root Certificate Program. The new policy will no longer allow root certificate authorities to issue X.509 certificates using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm for the purposes...
  11. Windows 7 Facebook page hacked - don't be next!

    Pfizer’s Facebook page hacked – don’t be next! | Naked Security
  12. Windows XP Need suggestions on parental control

    Hi, this really really has puzzled me for several days, so my sister has asked me to install some form of parental control on her two computers. It seems she caught her son looking at... things. I've offered to examine all these sites for suitability and got a shocking look!!! Seeing as how he's...
  13. Windows 7 Agnitum Outpost Firewall

    Link Removed - Invalid URL Protect your digital valuables against hackers and identity theft for free. Outpost Firewall Free gives you solid firewall protection with standard packet and application filtering to safeguard your data against unauthorized third parties. Plus, you get advanced...