Security
Disable Java plugins to avoid drive by installs
As a computer repair technician I clean up a lot of computers with Java based malware. Java is known for its zero-day vulnerabilities and as a popular vector for cross-platform attacks. Not to mention the fact that Java Runtime Environment (JRE) updates never remove old versions, and Java installs and enables plugins for all popular [...]
Thanks to TweetPhoto.com Everyone Knows Im a Pervert
So tweetphoto.com plans to dominate the twitter photo upload market by copying twitpic.com and adding very little to set it apart… except for the built-in tracking that reveals on the front page what I really think about day and night…
Warning: FileZilla FTP Passwords now Stored in Plaintext
I feel that this should be brought to the attention of FileZilla users out there even though it may be a huge concern. (Lots of apps do this but potentially giving up FTP access info to a bunch of servers you are responsible for is something to be avoided). Jump to the Important Stuff
