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What to do if you become the victim of a ransomware attack

July 26, 2017Bobland

If you’re reading this, you’ve either already become the victim of a ransomware attack or you’re interested in finding out what your options are should it happen to you. So,…Continue readingWhat to do if you become the victim of a ransomware attack

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Apple will require HTTPS connections for iOS apps by the end of 2016

December 17, 2016December 17, 2016Bobland

During a security presentation at Apple’s Worldwide Developers’ Conference, the company revealed the deadline for all apps in its App Store to switch on an important security feature called App…Continue readingApple will require HTTPS connections for iOS apps by the end of 2016

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Yahoo admits employees discovered hack in 2014

November 11, 2016Bobland

Yahoo admitted today that some of its employees were aware of the theft of 500 million users’ data as early as 2014 — years before Yahoo publicly acknowledged the hack.…Continue readingYahoo admits employees discovered hack in 2014

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Is Zuckerberg onto something? Why you should tape your webcam

October 25, 2016October 25, 2016Bobland

William Watterson via @thenextweb In the past I’ve tried to emulate Mark Zuckerberg. Become a billionaire, celebrity, philanthropist, wear a sweatshirt or t-shirt everyday, drop out of college and don’t…Continue readingIs Zuckerberg onto something? Why you should tape your webcam

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Hackers used internet of things connected devices, to attack popular websites on Friday

October 23, 2016October 23, 2016Bobland

Hackers used internet-connected home devices, such as CCTV cameras and printers, to attack popular websites on Friday, security analysts say. Twitter, Spotify, and Reddit were among the sites taken offline…Continue readingHackers used internet of things connected devices, to attack popular websites on Friday

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What Is DNS and Why Does It Make the Internet Break?

October 21, 2016Bobland

Today, half of America’s internet shut down when hackers unleashed a large distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the servers of Dyn, a major DNS host. It’s still unclear…Continue readingWhat Is DNS and Why Does It Make the Internet Break?

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Survey shows millennials fall for cyber scams more often than seniors

October 21, 2016Bobland

Millennials aren’t as savvy online as they might lead on. A new survey found that half of all tech support scam victims were 18- to 34-year-olds. For comparison sake, the…Continue readingSurvey shows millennials fall for cyber scams more often than seniors

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19 percent of the web now runs on WordPress

July 31, 2013July 31, 2013Bobland

SAN FRANCISCO — At the annual San Francisco WordCamp, WordPress creator Matt Mullenweg told the audience a fascinating stat about the service. In a talk that also included details on…Continue reading19 percent of the web now runs on WordPress

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Report: Internet Explorer 10 Is The Fastest Browser On Windows, Chrome 19 Wins On Mac

November 7, 2012Bobland

According to the latest data from web application performance management firm New Relic, Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 currently has the fastest response time of any browser on…Continue readingReport: Internet Explorer 10 Is The Fastest Browser On Windows, Chrome 19 Wins On Mac

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NYC data centers hit by Hurricane Sandy

October 30, 2012Bobland

As Hurricane Sandy delivers a glancing blow to New York City, the power company pulls the plug on parts of lower Manhattan, and some Web sites without redundant servers go…Continue readingNYC data centers hit by Hurricane Sandy