Security

VIDEO: Shellshock Bug Explained + Helpful Command Line Tests

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 26, 2014 (Updated: Jun 16, 2020)

If you run a website, then you’ve probably heard about a massive new security flaw called Shellshock. Any web server using Unix, Linux or Mac OS …

Teddy Hunt on Dec 1, 2013 (Updated: May 17, 2023)

If you're not careful, uncontrolled startup costs for a business can ruin your business before it even gets off the ground. Here are a few ways to cut …

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 12, 2012 (Updated: Jul 7, 2019)

Security camera footage of a brazen smash and grab theft at a Los Angeles Apple Store that resulted in the suspects' luxury BMW ruined, and one …

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 28, 2011 (Updated: Nov 24, 2019)

WTF Sony? After gamers spent thousands of dollars on equipment, games and subscriptions to your Sony PlayStation products each, you’d think …

Jeffrey Powers on Nov 29, 2010 (Updated: Sep 15, 2023)

What are your thoughts on airport security screenings? Personally, I can't see what the fuss around airport TSA body scans is all about.

Caroline Walker on Aug 26, 2010

Who’d have thunk that jailbreak software would get the legal ok? Last month, the U.S. Copyright Office ruled just that, saying that jailbreak …

J. Frank Wilson on Feb 15, 2010 (Updated: Dec 8, 2020)

Security analysts have taken exposed passwords from a major data breach and categorized them. Here are the 10 most popular passwords.

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 8, 2009 (Updated: Dec 27, 2013)

There are a million reasons to install a hidden camera at your home or office. Installing a security camera system has traditionally been both …

J. Frank Wilson on Jan 27, 2009 (Updated: May 13, 2023)

Privacy is a constant issue in today's technology enabled society, but there is plenty you
can do to protect yourself starting with your web browser. …

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 10, 2007 (Updated: Feb 7, 2021)

The next time you are talking trash about a government official or planning a protest, then you might want to check the room for bugs... seriously.

J. Frank Wilson on Apr 5, 2006 (Updated: Apr 14, 2020)

A fatal flaw has been discovered with Apple's web browser, Safari, where a simple image can crash the app. It's another Safari Image of Doom.

J. Frank Wilson on Dec 24, 2005 (Updated: Dec 13, 2017)

Are you being strangled by wires? Looking for a way to unclutter your desk or upgrade your digital living room? Maybe it's time you thought about …

J. Frank Wilson on Oct 12, 2004 (Updated: Sep 8, 2023)

Telecom company AT&T isn't happy with the endless Microsoft Windows security issues. Will they switch to Mac or Linux?

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 8, 2004 (Updated: Nov 10, 2018)

Apple just released a security update called "Security Update 2004-09-07". The update provides a number of security enhancements and is recommended …

J. Frank Wilson on Sep 2, 2004 (Updated: Sep 25, 2014)

How safe is your operating system from hackers? Both Mac and PC user face threats, but Apple is betting on the open-source heritage of its UNIX-based …

W. Seban on Aug 26, 2004 (Updated: May 2, 2019)

Intel unveiled their new tri-mode Centrino technology that will enable laptops to access WLANs based on the 802.11a, b, and g wireless specifications. …