Microsoft nukes No-IP dynamic DNS to fight malware

The dynamic DNS service No-IP has been used by malware authors to spread infections.  Microsoft took control of the entire domain.

Google to become Domain Registrar

It appears that Google will provide DNS domains, invite only so far.

New "Vacuum Transistors" break TeraHertz barrier.

"But there's a chance that vacuum tube technology could make its way back into computers—albeit without the vacuum—thanks to NASA research that has put together nanoscale "vacuum channel" transistors that can switch at more than 400GHz."

Credit Card information stolen at some Car Washes

Krebs reveals how some credit cards numbers  used at car washes have been stolen.

Microsoft's Interflow, Information Exchange for Security Professionals

Currently in a private preview, the exchange will allow the exchange of information between security pros.

Surface Pro 3, hard to repair

iFixit says it's hard to fix.

Heartbleed: 51% of sampled servers still vulnerable

Two months later and many sysadmins still haven't patched the bug.

The dangers of connecting to "free WiFi" from AT&T and Xfinity

The bad guys can setup fake access points to steal your credentials.

OneDrive free storage increased to 15G

Microsoft has increased the amount of free storage for users to 15G.  You can also get 100G for $2 per month.

Facebook giving advertisers details of user's surfing history

"The social network gathers such data by placing lines of code on users' computers, collecting information on the websites they visit. Facebook also gathers information on which mobile apps its users have downloaded. Until now, the company has said it keeps the data only for security reasons."

Comcast may turn users WiFi routers into free hotspots

Not happening in Chattanooga, yet.  Users can disable the functionality.

HP's new "computer architecture"

New speeds, new storage limits.  Silicon "photonics" and memristors.  Ions instead of electrons.

Amazon Prime Music

Amazon Prime Members now have access to streaming music for "free."

IOS 8 may have split screen functionality

Apple may have cancelled the feature recently, but it appears that a future update may bring split screen multitasking.

Possible Breach at PF Changs

If you've eaten at the restaurant lately, you may want to check your credit card statement.

Microsoft Patch Tuesday

Like Adobe, Microsoft has released several patches, two of them are considered critical.  All Windows users should update their systems.

Adobe Flash Updates

Adobe has released a patch for Flash for Windows, Mac, and Linux.  All users should upgrade.

Windows 8. 1 users need to upgrade to Windows 8.1update 1

All users of Windows 8.1 need to upgrade to 8.1 Update 1.

IOS 8 Enterprise Features

Better Exchange Sync, VPN per application, passcode protection for Calendar and other apps.  Details at WinSuperSite.

Annual cost of cybercrime hits near $400 billion

 losses from cyber-espionage theft of intellectual property, plus all types of personal and financial data stolen and dealing with the fallout

Debian Linux users, patch your kernel

There is a flaw that can allow local user privilege elevation.  Other Linux flavors also affected.  Patches coming.

Turing Test Passed

The program had to fool humans into thinking it was human.

Amazon's "3D" Phone to use "facial navigation."

You'll be able to nod, etc. to manipulate the phone.

Reset the Net and Google

Google has joined Reset the Net and is offering end to end email encryption as a plugin to Chrome.

64 bit Chrome browser coming.

Faster, more stable, and more secure.

OS X 10.10 Spotlight search uses Bing by default

For web bases searches, Microsoft's search engine will be used.

Net Neutrality comments bring down FCC site

Too many people, too short a time.  Opinions on Net Neutrality.

Google releases Android 4.4.3

Available for manual updates to Nexus devices.

Apple WWDC 2014 Live Blog

You can view it at Tech Crunch?

Cupid malware exploits HeartBleed to infect clients

Wireless routers that are vulnerable to the OpenSSL memory leakage bug dubbed "HeartBleed" can be used to infect attached clients via Cupid that attacks Extended Application Protocol.

No Start Menu for Windows 8.1, have to wait for 2015 and Windows 9

According to WinSuperSite, Win8.1 UPdate 2 will not return the Start Menu.  I prefer Classic Shell in the mean time.

GameOver Zeus P2P Malware

Prior variants of the Zeus malware utilized a centralized command and control (C2) botnet infrastructure to execute commands. Centralized C2 servers are routinely tracked and blocked by the security community1.

First patent troll ordered to pay “extraordinary case” fees

Once FindTheBest pursued the case, the company dismantled the troll in short order. In November, the judge invalidated Lumen's patent, finding it was nothing more than a description of computer-oriented "matchmaking."