Sunday, October 25, 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009

Why Windows 7 is more secure than Vista an XP

Why is Windows 7 more secure than Vista and XP?

Standard Mode is a new User Profile in Windows 7. Standard mode allows users to still customize there own profile, but will protect against any security modifications. Any changes to system security (UAC settings), Protection programs modification (anti-virus/security programs) the user will prompted for administrator approval.

The only problem with standard mode will be convincing users to actually implement it. Here is an article in Technet magazine by Mark Russinovich that explains it further.

July 2009

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Updating Java SE Runtime

Java exploits are widespread and spread a lot of malware.

Its very important that Java is checked weekly for any updates.

To update Java:
Open Control Panel
Double-Click on Java Icon

Here is a demo


Keeping Adobe Acrobat Reader up to date

How important is keeping Adobe applications up to date? Its extremely important because exploits distribute a lot of malware. Keeping Adobe updated can prevent so many infections!!!!!

Here is a video on how easy it is to keep adobe up to date.