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Major USB Security Risk

 

Security experts have issued a warning regarding this USB Security Risk threat of a vast number of devices including sticks, keyboards and many other objects.

This USB Security Risk vulnerability is called “BadUSB” and means that hackers can now start using it to infect computers.

The upside is that vulnerability only affects one manufacturer, Phison.  The downside is that Phison USB sticks can infect any device.   The vulnerability works by modifying the firmware of USB devices, hiding malicious code in USB sticks and other devices in a way that’s impossible to detect.  Even completely deleting the contents of a USB stick wouldn’t get rid of the dangerous code.

“BadUSB” can be used to force computers into thinking that a USB device is a keyboard, allowing hackers to type whatever they like on your computer. Alternatively, it can replace legitimate software installed on a computer with a corrupted version that hackers can use to control a computer. Another use for the exploit is monitoring all internet traffic through a computer, allowing a hacker to spy on what you’re doing.

How it does spread?

The BadUSB malware spreads from an infected USB device to a computer, and from an infected computer to a USB device.  Now it is possible for hackers to start infecting people using the malware.

 

 

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iOS 8 Plagued by Crashes

 

Were you one of the lucky ones that were first to update to iOS 8?  Well the complaints have been piling up for Apple Inc. all thanks to the continuous problems with iOS 8.

Apple has pulled the first update from iOS 8 and launched a second release that was supposed to fix some bugs on the OS but within minutes of its release, the complaints came flooding in, again.

For iPhone 6 users, Apples asks that you reinstall iOS 8.  The company offered users instructions for reinstalling iOS 8.0 through iTunes.

The highest crash rates for iOS 8 have been for older iPhones like the iPhone 5, 5C and 5S.  Apps on these machines crashed 3.3 per cent of the time.

It should be noted that the iOS 8.0.2 update was released just two days ago and has been installed by millions of iPhone and iPad users. It remains to be seen whether the demand on the update was just too much for Apple to handle as users still experience glitches.

 

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Introducing Windows 10 and Free Windows Insider

 

Do you hate Windows 8? Well you are not alone.  Windows was so unpopular that Microsoft has tried to address everything with the upcoming Windows 10.

When Windows 8 launched, our tech support team experienced an increase in IT support issues all resulting from the changes to Windows 8.

 

So what’s new in Windows 10?

  • Start Menu is finally back!

Since the beginning of time or since Windows 95, we have been programed by Microsoft to head to the Start Menu button.  Then when Windows 8 popped up, Microsoft changed the Windows and introduced the Start Screen which was a full-screen of tiles.

The Start Screen was developed touchscreens however it was very difficult to navigate for users keyboards and mice.  It is no surprise to see Microsoft bring back the Start Menu in Windows 10 plus now they have integrated it into Live Tiles.  There is also a new feature will also switch up the Start button functionality depending on if you’re using your computer with a tablet or with a keyboard and mouse.

  • Windows 8 Apps can now run in Windows

Windows 8 apps ran in a full screen mode which it made it difficult to use Windows 8 apps alongside traditional desktop Windows apps.  Now with Windows 10 you can organize those apps just like any other Windows software.  You can have title bars and you can resize them.

  • Windows 10 is capable of multitasking

Several features in Windows 10 are for multitaskers.  Task view will let you set up different desktops for different uses so you can now have a profile for school or work.  The Start Menu search bar is more powerful by integrating with web searching and command lines.  Many companies never moved off Windows 7 they has a better workflow.

  • Microsoft wants market share and cares what you think!

Microsoft is finally listening to users.   They are now introducing Windows Insider Program which will allow you give you access to a preview build of Windows 10.   Microsoft will also allow you to send feedback about your experiences.  You can watch Windows VP Joe Belfiore on YouTube talk about Windows 10 features like the new Start menu, multiple desktops, and improved multi-tasking.  You can also learn how you can be part of Windows Insider Program. Click here for the video.

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