Michael Gracie 

I’m not going to opine on the validity of this discovery, but I’ll throw in my two cents on the Slashdot commentary. Some folks noted that when they receive their machines, they immediately reformatted the drives and reinstalled (or installed alternative) operating systems. When I was part of the Windows world (using Dells) I did [...]

Brian Krebs notes after extensive individual study that Internet Explorer was unsafe for 3/4ths of the year during 2006. While I applaud Brian’s efforts, I doubt that comes as much of a surprise to anyone. What is, however, a little shocking is the fact that for more than 3 months out of the year (not [...]

Microsoft issued a record 26 security patches yesterday for its operating system and ancillary softwares. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – it sucks sometimes to be a Windows user, but yesterday that was especially so. Not only did folks have to patch the hell out of their systems, but the update [...]

The debate continues, even though many say the Mac is only less susceptible to malware because there are less Macs in the world. Tom Yager provides more “guts” on the matter. No judgement here – I just want to hear those security through obscurity comments from Windows users again.

The Department of Homeland Security announced that you should patch your Windows systems right away. Yes, the folks that fail miserably on their own cybersecurity are telling everyone else to get on the ball. So, when you see that little “Updates” popup in the lower right hand corner of your screen (you know, the one [...]

Sophos just released their latest Security Threat Management Report, and the news is not good for all. Viruses are waning, but malicious malware designed to steal you blind (say financially-oriented trojans) is up dramatically. The Sobers and Netskys of the world still lead the charge, but the face of deliver is simply changing. Then, in [...]

It’s being touted as a “kind of safety switch” but it is about as lame an excuse as I have heard in a while. Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft’s program for controlling piracy, has your computer running an undisclosed daily check in. Now you’d thing that once you validated/registered your software you would be home free. [...]

A proof of concept has been released for a virus that can affect both Windows and Linux machines. As those systems are attached at the hip, with the majority of desktops running Windows and a slew of servers running Linux, this is not good news.

I wonder what Michael Dell and Kevin Rollins are thinking right about now. I doubt Bill Gates is upset though.

Malware attacking Windows computers has become such a big issue that Microsoft itself is suggesting the only solution might be a complete hard drive wipe and OS re-install. Usually I’d say move to another OS, but in this case I won’t. Anyone who knows their Windows machine well already realizes that a wipe/re-birthing every six [...]