Google said that the update is aimed at protecting active users from security threats like phishing scams and account hijacking. Old accounts that have not been used for years are typically at risk from hackers who may use the same passwords that have been compromised in other security breaches. Google also said that the update will help limit the amount of time that Google retains unused personal information, in line
If you are a PC user, you might want to pay extra attention to your computer security this month. Several new and emerging threats could compromise your data, privacy, or performance. In this blog post, we will highlight some of the most dangerous ones and give you some tips on how to avoid them. Zero-Day Vulnerability in Windows Installer A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw that is unknown to
According to an article on ZDNet, Microsoft has stated that new CPUs will require Windows 10. There will be a few systems that will temporarily support other versions (18 months only), but any new PCs built with new CPU chips will require Windows 10. Because Microsoft has supported previous Windows operating systems for 10 years after release, PC users often hang on to an older OS until something forces them
Microsoft usually supports its operating systems for 10 years; however, this is not true for Windows 8. Even though it has only been out for three years, support for Windows 8 is being withdrawn as of January 12. Following that date, there will be no more patches or updates. It is easy to get around this – updating to Windows 8.1 will allow continued security updates, as will upgrading to
You might have upgraded your computer to be an awesome gaming computer – either by adding or changing parts, or by purchasing a newer, more powerful system – and you may be thrilled with its specs and performance… but you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet! Next year, according to PC World, Intel is looking at installing its “most powerful chip to date” into a limited quantity of desktop computers. They call