Posts In Category Tech Security
Security Issues and Solutions in Cloud Computing
on June 25, 2010 by Wolf in Cloud Computing, Tech Security, Comments (1)
Abstract Cloud computing is a growing area of concern in the IT security community because cloud architectures are literally popping up all over. Public clouds are available from Google.com, […]
Microsoft is not fixing TCP/IP issues in XP
on September 20, 2009 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (0)
Microsoft officials have stated that they are not going to fix bugs in their TCP/IP network communications stack in the venerable Windows XP. They say it is because the operating […]
Conficker Worm Infecting 30% Windows PCs
on March 13, 2009 by Wolf in Internet Scams, Tech Security, Comments (4)
The Conficker Worm, aka Downadup Worm is on a rampage. Panda Security found it in January and it has been taking a real chunk out of the Windows desktop space. […]
Scam Job Postings
on January 10, 2009 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (3)
There are a proliferation of scam job listings and direct to the job-hunter emails coming into my test email box. You may also be getting a number of them. Below […]
Protecting Yourself Against Spyware And Adware
on June 1, 2008 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (2)
Some people use the terms spyware and adware interchangeably as if they are the same thing. Sure they are both designed to invade our privacy but their purposes diverge in […]
Funny Virus Hoax
on May 14, 2008 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (2)
Updated Alert: Most visus hoaxes are notable for their lack of information and detail. This poor quality in virus hoaxes must be stamped out, so here is a candidate for […]
Computer Security Habits
on April 27, 2008 by Wolf in Internet Scams, Tech Security, Tech_Review, Weird Tech, Comments (0)
Just a quick idea. Computer security is a habit. There are a few things that need to be done consistently, and they are not difficult. They are also not […]
Wolf Halton Speaking at Atlanta SecureWorld Expo
on April 19, 2008 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (0)
I am going to be speaking at the Atlanta SecureWorld Expo. This is my third SecureWorld, and I have been going to the Expo since they started having them. I […]
How a Geek Markets a Web Site
on March 18, 2008 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (0)
I have put up a web site called http://goodcoffeedirect.com/ My talent lies mostly in getting the sites working, and so this is an interesting one for me in that I […]
Anti-Hackers Bible for 2007
on October 27, 2007 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (0)
My bags are packed, and I am going to Seattle WA in about an hours It is 6:00 am, and I have managed to sleep for about 2 hours. There […]
Top 10 Windows Laptop Threats
on September 28, 2007 by Wolf in Tech Security, Comments (1)
What are the most common failures of laptop security? Some of these are physical handling issues and some are web-surfing issues. If you get these right, you have more […]