Archive for March 24th, 2009

Why update? Here’s Why

Posted in All Posts, Anti-Malware Tools, Online Security, Privacy, Safe e-Commerce, Updates, Wired Network Security, Wireless Network Security on March 24th, 2009

This video may give you a good idea as to why updating is important.

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Update, Update, Update

Posted in Anti-Malware Tools, Online Security, Privacy, Safe e-Commerce, Security Tools, Updates, Wired Network Security, Wireless Network Security on March 24th, 2009

It is incredibly important to keep *all* the software on your computer updated on a very regular basis.  Do not leave this to chance.  Do not rely on programs to update themselves. 

Do use tools like Secunia PSI.  Secunia PSI can help you keep a lot of these programs up to date.  We highly recommend this tool, found at: http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

 Do insure that you have the latest anti-virus software and  keep it updated with current definitions.

There is a list of software that *must* be updated on a regular basis (if installed):

  • Sun Java Runtime
  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Reader
  • Your computers operating system, be it XP, Vista, MAC OS, Linux or whatever.
  • Your browser, be it IE, Firefox, Opera or whatever
  • QuickTime
  • Spybot Search and Destroy Immunization definitions
  • Spyware Blaster
  • Your antivirus software
  • Your firewall softwares
  • Your Security suite, it that is what you use
  • CCleaner or whatever temp file and registry cleaner you may use
  • Any other anti-spyware software you may use
  • WordPress, or any server based blogging  or similar tools you may use

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