WyzGuys Tech Talk

It has been reported that Lenovo computers have been shipped with a nifty piece of bloatware called Superfish that can break an encrypted session, track users online, and allow malicious attackers to take over an online transaction.  this program needs to be uninstalled TODAY!

Lenovo has apologized, explaining that they were unaware of the negative security aspects of this adware program, and has posted an uninstall program on their website.  There are also great step-by-step illustrated instructions on Sophos.  ...

Google recently announced their intention to become a cellular services provider and compete with ATT, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile.  What they are doing is launching an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), which means they will be offering services on another carrier’s network.  In this case, they will be providing phones that will work on two networks, Sprint and T-Mobile’s.  In this way they ...

We have warned previously about the CryptoLocker/CryptoWall ransomware exploit previously, which begins with a phishing email designed to look like a past due invoice or a tax notice.  Opening the ZIP attachment would install encryption software which would render your files unusable without the encryption key, which the perpetrators would graciously sell you for amounts beginning at $200 and going up from there.  How much depends on the value of your stuff and your apparent ability to pay.  Personally, I ...

Your computer might be for sale on the Dark Net.  And to add insult to injury, it might be worth just two cents!  How can this be?  Well if your computer has been hijacked and is part of a botnet, you can buy 1000 computers in a botnet for just $20 on the Dark Web.  That’s two cents apiece.

What other items are for sale in the cyber-crime markets on the Internet?  For $25 you can get someone’s personal identity, something ...

What happens when you are the market leader for computer operating systems, but your latest release is a widely reviled disaster?  Well the last time (Windows Vista, anyone, anyone?) Microsoft gave Vista buyers a period of time to upgrade to Windows 7 for free.  It looks like the free upgrade to Windows 10 will be offered again, not just to Windows 8 and 8.1 buyers, but also to ...