In February 2025, Microsoft released cumulative updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, focusing on security enhancements, feature additions, and various fixes. Windows 11 Updates For Windows 11 version 24H2, the update KB5051987 (OS Build 26100.3194) introduced several improvements: Taskbar Enhancements: Improved app previews on the taskbar, providing users with a more intuitive experience. Windows […]
Windows 10 and 11 February 2025 Updates
Posted by okorioth on 19 Feb 25 - Comments Off on Windows 10 and 11 February 2025 Updates
Important Information on Cryptolocker
Posted by okorioth on 06 Nov 13 - Comments Off on Important Information on Cryptolocker
What is Cryptolocker: CryptoLocker is a ransomware program that was released around the beginning of September 2013. This ransomware will encrypt certain files using a mixture of RSA & AES encryption. When it has finished encrypting your files, it will display a CryptoLocker payment program that prompts you to send a ransom of either $100 […]
Warning..Java 1.7 0 Day Exploit On The Loose
Posted by okorioth on 30 Aug 12 - Comments Off on Warning..Java 1.7 0 Day Exploit On The Loose
Its that time yet again, lock your doors and close your windows as there is a known potential attack vector currently being exploited through yet another security hole in the Java 1.7 runtime environment. There is no patch or work around at this time so CERT is recommending that the Java engine be turned off […]
Small Business IT Considerations That Are Often Neglected
Posted by okorioth on 11 Aug 12 - Comments Off on Small Business IT Considerations That Are Often Neglected
In many small businesses these days, the use of computers, software and access to the Internet are a driving force that keeps one competitive in the marketplace and is vital to the bottom line. Over time these systems can grow and become complicated, and business owners who are not information technology experts can get lost […]
DNS Changer Virus Hyped By The Media
Posted by okorioth on 07 Jul 12 - Comments Off on DNS Changer Virus Hyped By The Media
This week the media has been making a lot of noise about the DNS Changer trojan that has been in the wild for quite some time. Well I’m here to downplay this latest ‘threat’. Certainly, computer security should be a high priority but they are making a mountain out of a mole hill here. At […]
