Linux, like Microsoft Windows, is simply a computer operating system. When I talk to friends or co-workers who are embarking on the Linux experience for their initial time, this is the first point I stress. Linux in itself is not a magic wand that can be waved and make all sorts of computing problems disappear. […]
If you are logged into MySpace and view a maliciously crafted QuickTime file on someone else’s MySpace page, then JavaScript code can automatically change your user profile. The malicious QuickTime file can modify your MySpace page by adding links to fake MySpace pages that collect user names and passwords. The Quicktime file can also copy […]
You don’t need to be reminded yet again to keep your virus protection up-to-date or to be cautious about the software you download. But what if you’re not sure about the safety of a program you want to run or install? You can attempt a limited installation of any piece of suspect software by using […]