Update: Serious Security Vulnerability Discovered In Internet Explorer 6, 7 And 8
Microsoft has issued an emergency update that patches a remote code execution exploit discovered in Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 early in December. Please visit the Microsoft Windows Update site at windowsupdate.microsoft.com to download and install the latest updates. -Ted Eiler Computer Service and Repair Technician www.tecs-onsite.com 800.993.TECS (8327) 262.327.0858 414.375.0858
Serious Security Vulnerability Discovered In Internet Explorer 6, 7 And 8
A remote code execution exploit in Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 was discovered in December, for which Microsoft has yet to release an official security update addressing the issue. It is recommended to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 or 10 immediately. For Windows XP users who cannot upgrade, either install another browser such as
How To Stop Website Tracking Cookies
Many of you may be familiar with a computer cookie, it’s a small piece of data sent from a visited website and stored by your computer’s web browser. Cookies act as a token that the website retrieves from your browser when revisiting the site in order to remember your preferences or session information. Things
1 In 5 US Windows PCs Are Without Antivirus Protection
A survey of more than 280 million PCs over the last 12 months found that the US ranks in the top five most-unprotected countries. Please verify that you have antivirus software installed, updated and under a current subscription. Full Story -Ted Eiler Computer Service and Repair Technician www.tecs-onsite.com 800.993.TECS (8327) 262.327.0858 414.375.0858
Is The FBI Shutting Down My Internet This Summer?
A number of people have emailed me recently with concerns about losing their internet connection this summer when the FBI takes down clean DNS servers temporarily set up to assist the 4 million plus computer users worldwide impacted by malware called DNSChanger. DNS, which stands for Domain Name System, is a critical internet service that
