If you have purchased a Trendnet webcam in the past several years, your model could have a serious flaw that can allow almost anyone to view your images over the internet. There is even a website out there where you can look around at many of these cameras. You easily do a search and look at thousands of streaming video from hacked cameras. If you have a Trendnet webcam, go to their website to see if your camera is affected and instructions on how to update the firmware to fix the problem.
2011 has been called the year of the data breach, with hacker groups publishing huge troves of stolen data online almost daily. Now a new site called pwnedlist.com lets users check to see if their email address or username and associated information may have been compromised. Here is a statement from their website which tells what they are all about.
Want to avoid being attacked by viruses and other malware? Two recent studies reveal the secret: regular patching. A fully patched system with a firewall enabled offers almost complete protection against drive-by attacks and outside intruders.
