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Microsoft to End Support for SHA-1 Certificates This Summer

May 19, 2016

In summer 2016, Microsoft will stop browser support for sites secured by SHA-1 certificates, which have been classified as unsafe. This means that some websites… Read more »

Tagged microsoft, web browser security

Know Who Is Tracking You as You Browse the Web

October 13, 2014

Many of today’s websites include mechanisms that monitor your online activities. These can include anything from cookies that maintain your site preferences to embedded tracking… Read more »

Tagged information security, privacy, user education, web browser security

Patch Tuesday Roundup for August 2013

August 14, 2013

On Patch Tuesday for August 2013, Microsoft released eight security bulletins, three of which are considered critical. The critical bulletins include a cumulative security update… Read more »

Tagged microsoft, patch tuesday, software patches and updates, web browser security

Reporting Forged and Malicious Sites

July 26, 2013

Current and patched versions of the major web browsers often include security features that warn you if you attempt to navigate to websites with known… Read more »

Tagged identity theft, malware, phishing, user education, web browser security

Adobe Updates Released

April 10, 2013

Adobe yesterday released security updates for Flash Player, Shockwave Player, and Coldfusion.  Users of the Flash and Shockwave Players can download the latest versions at… Read more »

Tagged adobe, patch tuesday, software patches and updates, web browser security

This Week in Security

January 11, 2013

The past week saw a number of  patches, updates, and alerts. Microsoft released a number of security bulletins on Patch Tuesday.   In conjunction, Adobe released… Read more »

Tagged adobe, exploits, google, java, malware, microsoft, mozilla, patch tuesday, security advisory, software patches and updates, web browser security

Browser Security: Which New Browser is Best?

July 19, 2012

What browser are you reading this article on? Internet Explorer? Firefox? Chrome? Have you thought about how secure your browser of choice is? A recent… Read more »

Tagged google, microsoft, mozilla, web browser security

DNSChanger: Will You Still Be Able To Connect to the Net on Monday?

July 5, 2012

In February, we posted an entry on malware known as DNSChanger. This virus connected users’ computers to the the Internet through rogue DNS servers. Those… Read more »

Tagged exploits, malware, microsoft, security advisory, web browser security

Microsoft Releases Patch Tuesday Bulletin for April 2012

April 10, 2012

Microsoft has released 6 security patches for its monthly Patch Tuesday update, including four updates labeled critical. These critical patches address vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer… Read more »

Tagged exploits, microsoft, software patches and updates, web browser security

Google Releases Chrome 18

March 30, 2012

Google has released Chrome 18, the newest version of its Chrome web browser. This version applies several security fixes and includes the latest version of… Read more »

Tagged adobe, software patches and updates, web browser security

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