A bad definition file affected Malwarebytes Anti-Malware yesterday. It detected scores of files as false positives and labeled them as Trojan.Downloader.ED. Processes, memory modules, files, and registry entries were all affected. If an unsuspecting user of the program chose to 'clean' the files, it would render the computer unbootable as key Windows system files were missing … [Read more...]
Archives for 2013
Google allows you to file a digital will for your accounts
There have been other services out there like www.deathswitch.com and passmywill.com that answer the question, what happens to my digital accounts when my physical life ends? Now Google posted that they are handling the morbid matter natively. The Inactive Account Manager will keep track of your last login and if you don't log into your account within the timeout period which … [Read more...]
The evolution of Gmail [infographic]
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Gmail, Google's email offering that revolutionized free web-based e-mail, has turned 9 years old with the beginning of this month. On its way to 10 years old, the Gmail team created an infographic timeline of Gmail's evolution. It's fascinating to see how recent everything has been in the grand scheme of things. Check out the image after the jump. … [Read more...]
Verizon demos “microtrenching” to lay fiber
I'm a big proponent of improving the nation's broadband infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. Unfortunately, our data communication infrastructure is late to the game and is being put in place or upgraded more recently than the previously existing water, electric, and sewer infrastructure which has been in place for a long time. Because of that, network connections have … [Read more...]
A comic on BYOD
Bring Your Own Device can certainly lead to management problems. It is supposed to make both sides happy. The company spends less on devices and end users get the device they want. Unfortunately, IT gets stuck in the middle trying to support a variety of makes and models. To keep things manageable, a strong BYOD policy is necessary. This comic from Phil Johnson just goes to … [Read more...]