MAC Malware
Security firms have recently warned Mac users of a new Trojan horse that masquerades as a PDF document. The malware was discovered by antivirus vendor F-Secure. “This malware may be attempting to copy the technique implemented by Windows malware, which opens a PDF file containing a ‘.pdf.exe’ extension and an accompanying PDF icon,” said F-Secure. The Mac malware uses a two-step process that connects to a remote server controlled by the attacker, to send information gleaned from the infected Mac while also receiving...
read moreTablet PC’s
As more and more tablets come to market, MTI decided to give you the skinny on what to look for when purchasing a tablet PC for your business. 1). You get what you pay for. The cheaper the tablet PC the more likely it lacks processing power, memory and display quality. 2). Service Contracts: Any tablets–especially those that have 3G or 4G connectivity—will be tied to contract obligations with a mobile broadband service provider (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile). This can greatly affect upgrade eligibility and with tablet technology...
read moreMobile Malware: On The Rise?
Using data collected from its Mobile Threat Network, The company Lookout released a full report on the state of mobile malware and security. The report details & compares the risks both Android and iOS platforms face. Major Highlights An Increase in Android malware: Android applications infected with malware rose from 80 in January to over 400 in June. The result, Android users are two and a half times more likely to encounter an infected application either in the Market or through a third-party source now than they were at the beginning...
read moreHP to “Get Out” Of Computers & Mobile Devices
Hewlett-Packard announced that they will get out of computer and mobile devices and shift their focus to mainly software. According to the Wall Street Journal, The moves come as the company lowered its financial forecast for the third time this year, citing weak consumer and government spending and supply issues in its printing business resulting from the Japanese earthquake. An HP Spokesperson assured both potential and current customers that support will still be given on products. “We absolutely stand by our products, support and...
read moreBeware of MSDN Subscription Licensing
You might be asking yourself, what’s an MSDN license? An MSDN subscription license gives you access to the latest Microsoft platforms for development and testing purposes. There are different levels of subscription licensing that can be purchased; each of which contain specific usage rules. As a business owner, the cost of MSDN subscription licensing might be more enticing than purchasing the full product versions of the software because it is cheaper and in most cases the software itself functions exactly like the full product. However,...
read moreQuick note: Changing a file extension, is it possible?
Changing the extension is easy, but it will more than likely render your file unusable. Changing the extension doesn’t actually change the format; it just gives Windows inaccurate information about what type of file you’re trying to launch more often than not resulting in an unusable file. Some file types can be converted. Text file (.txt) to an HTML file (.htm) so that you can view it in a web browser is possible. . Similarly, converting audio filed i.e. .wav file to an .mp3 file To change a file name extension, first ensure...
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