Less is more (secure)

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Complexity is the enemy of security. Simple systems are inherently more secure than complex solutions. We see this idea validated again and again in security. Unfortunately, our IT systems are getting more and more complex as we depend on technology to fuel business growth and innovation. But do we really need ...

Troubleshoot Firefox in Safe Mode

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

You already know how to create multiple user profiles in Firefox for various types of online work; but if you're trying to troubleshoot an existing Firefox profile, start up the 'fox in "Safe Mode" to disable add-ons or reset other custom configuration. Use firefox -safe-mode at the command line for ...

Newest Firefox Beta has Critical Flaws, Mozilla Admits

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Mozilla has identified 10 high-priority bugs in Firefox 3.0, three of them pegged "critical," but won't decide until next week whether to release the browser anyway or restart the final stretch by issuing a second release candidate (RC2). "We are making a go/no go decision early next week, as we are ...

Secunia PSI – Personal Software Inspector

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

The Secunia PSI is the FREE security tool that is designed with the sole purpose of helping you secure your computer from software vulnerabilities. Software vulnerabilities affect all applications installed on your computer, from the Operating System down to your email client, office application, instant messaging, and so on. A software ...

Top 10 Firefox 3 Features

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

The newest version of our favorite open source web browser, Mozilla Firefox 3, offers dozens of new features and fixes, but only a handful will make the most dramatic difference in your everyday browsing. After 17 months of alphas and betas, Mozilla's finally made a feature-complete release candidate available, so ...