One of the common factors invariably included in advice from security experts is to always keep software up-to-date, and there is a very good reason for that. Despite the best efforts of software developers, some programs can (and do) include vulnerabilities which can potentially be […]
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I’m pretty sure regular DCT readers would be well aware by now of my intense dislike for Windows 10’s forced automatic updates. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I change Windows 10’s update settings to try to prevent updates from downloading and interrupting my
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On April 1st this year, US-based security company CloudFlare announced its new privacy-focused DNS service. For the uninitiated, CloudFlare has been involved in Internet security for quite some time and has risen to prominence mainly on the back of its DDoS mitigation service. In simple
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So, you thought the Facebook scandal regarding Cambridge Analytica scraping tens of millions of users’ data was bad enough. Now, respected investigative journalist Brian Krebs has recently revealed that Facebook has been hosting more than 100 cybercriminal/scammer groups with members numbering in the hundreds of
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A system running like molasses is one of the most common complaints among my clientele and, in most cases, one of the easiest to fix. There can be multiple reasons why a system is running slow, including anything from malware infections to a lack of
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Last Saturday, 31st March, was World Backup Day. One day in the year which is dedicated to spreading the word on just how important it is for everyone to backup their precious data. It’s a frustrating fact of life for most computer repairer’s that, despite
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Some time back, about 6 months ago, all Australian ISPs were forced by legislation to block user access to all torrent-related sites. To the best of my knowledge, this constituted the first instance of internet censorship in Australian ISP history. While I am by no
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According to the well-respected analytic site Net Market Share, Windows currently enjoys a whopping 88.79% of the total desktop operating system market share. Mac comes in a distant second with a paltry 8.41% and Linux third, with a measly 2.42%. Why is it so? I
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The World is essentially divided into two distinct groups– those who love gadgets and those who don’t. I happen to fall squarely in the former group, if it plugs in or takes batteries, I definitely want one! It’s circa 1970 and a salesman knocks on
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I just love shopping online. I can sit back in the comfort of my own little den, no trudging around, it’s just all so easy. And then, at the end, the package is delivered right to your door. What’s not to like? Mind you, I
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First off, I must apologize for my extended absence. Unfortunately, I’ve been crook (Australian term for unwell). Nothing too serious, just enough to keep me far from 100%. I’m into my 70s now so I guess nothing more or less than one should expect. My
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What is SMB1 Server Message Block (SMB) is a local network file sharing protocol designed for sharing data, printers, etc. between computers. SMBv1 is the formative iteration of the protocol which has since been replaced by SMBv2 and SMBv3. However, SMB1 is still enabled by
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Traditional Antivirus With more and more people performing more and more everyday activities online, cyber-crime has become a major growth industry. However, while the criminals’ methodology continues to evolve, in terms of both ingenuity and sophistication, the majority of home computer users are still relying
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Phishing: is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication – Wikipedia Phishing scams have been around for some time, however, as
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