If you want analytics details on your website visitors, Google Analytics is the popular choice. It's simple to sign-up, setup, and start tracking your visitors' details. However, if you have concerns about what happens with that data or qualms about handing that information over to one of the largest advertising companies, it's not for you. One possible alternative to use is … [Read more...]
How the Illinois Nexus law chased FatWallet out of the state
The Illinois Nexus Tax or "Amazon Tax" was recently deemed unconstitutional. When it was signed into law, Amazon and other retailers immediately canceled contracts with affiliates. One company, FatWallet, would lose 30% of its revenue as a result. In order to stay in business, they moved their entire operation out of Illinois and just across the border to Wisconsin. They made a … [Read more...]
Draw Something not hacked – adds teenmom, babymama, and octomom as new words
Avast! made me do a double-take this morning on my PC and now DrawSomething made me do a double-take on my phone. The popular pictionary-like game for smartphones, recently acquired by Zynga, sent out a notification through the game that only showed 'OCTOMOM' 'BABYMAMA' and 'TEENMOM' before getting truncated on my phone. It looked exactly like the message I see when somebody … [Read more...]
Adobe Flash Player receives security update today
Adobe has published a security bulletin regarding today's update to Adobe Flash Player. The exploit is reportedly being used in the wild, targeting Flash Player in Internet Explorer on Windows. The attack comes through a malicious file attached to an email. … [Read more...]
Avast Antivirus shows malware-looking popup to win a MacBook Air
Avast! antivirus has already managed to anger some of its users in the wee hours this morning. The culprit? They sent a popup notification to Avast! users through the program informing them of their chances to "Win a MacBook Air!", a contest Avast! is legitimately putting on to promote their Avast! free antivirus for Mac being now available. (photo credit: @Grisha) … [Read more...]