Serious security flaw found in IE Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Users of Microsoft's Internet Explorer are being urged by experts to switch to a rival until a serious security flaw has been fixed. The flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people's computers and steal their passwords, internet experts say.
Browsers, such as Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Safari, are not vulnerable to the flaw Microsoft has identified.
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Destructive Koobface virus turns up on Facebook
Facebook's 120 million users are being targeted by a virus dubbed “Koobface” that uses the social network's messaging system to infect PCs, then tries to gather sensitive information such as credit card numbers. >>>>
Turn off an idle computer, or leave it running?
There are two issues involved: power consumption and component wear. On both counts, I think it’s better to leave your computer on.
Computers don’t require much energy, particularly when they’re inactive. On a PC, you can set your screen to darken and your disk drive to stop spinning when the computer has been idle a certain number of minutes. You can find these settings under Power Options in the Control Panel.
Computers also tend to suffer less wear and tear if you leave them on. Turning a computer on and off creates tiny power surges which eventually can damage electronic components. You can also reduce wear by using the automatic disk drive power-saving option mentioned above.
Another benefit to leaving your PC on is that programs that run automatically, such as antivirus scanning software, aren’t interrupted. For more about whether to leave the PC on, click here
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How it works: Phishing
You receive an official-looking e-mail that says your bank is concerned about attempts to access your online bank account using an incorrect password, and that it needs you to verify your information. You click on the link (conveniently provided), and what looks like a bank website appears in your browser. You enter your user name and password.
A few weeks later, transactions you know nothing about start appearing on your bank or credit card statement.
What happened?
The short answer is that you fell for a phishing attack.
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Want a Clean LCD Screen?
Whatever you get dirty, this site can probably tell you how to clean it.
Items include: dryers, white wall tires, LCD screens, paintings, golf balls, fake plants, cookies (the browser kind), furniture, venetian blinds, every kind of floor, and clothing (and specific kinds of spills, like Kool-Aid and gum), and pets and people. For example, there is a step-by-step on de-skunking both humans and dogs, neither of which involve that old wives' tale of tomato juice.
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