Personal technology goes far beyond just a home computer. So, Microsoft designed an operating system modified to perform on many different personal devices. Windows 8, due to release next year, adapts to each product that runs it.
Rescuecom has five things customers need to know about the upcoming operating system.
Hackers continue attempting to exploit the Internet security of the growing population of iPad owners. Analysts’ estimate over five million iPads and iPad 2s sold in the first quarter of 2011 alone. It is obvious why malicious software programmers seek to take advantage with those sales figures. Apple’s normally excellent Internet security is occasionally breached, and the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are currently vulnerable to the latest malicious software abuse.
Over the past several years, the efficiency and storage capacity of computers and data centers has increased enormously. Most companies, from small businesses to multinational corporations, have taken advantage of advancements in technology to cut the costs of data storage. The importance of data storage with strong Internet security cannot be overstated, but new hardware allowed for greater reliability at a lower cost. The latest in the string of wasteful spending revelations, the Federal Government trended in the opposite direction during the same period.
Recently, restricted data was the target of cyber crime. Hacker groups such as Anonymous and Lulz Security have hit government targets, breaking through Internet security, and releasing classified documents to the public. NATO, a military coalition heavily backed by the United States, was the most recent victim of cyber crime. Hacker group Anonymous claimed credit for violating the Internet security of a NATO database and reported swiping 1GB of data. The current discussion about American Internet security is timely, as politicians and government personnel seek greater cyber crime protection against attacks on important systems.
Hackers continue grabbing headlines with high profile attacks against the Internet security of governments and major corporations. Hacktivists (hacker activists) attempting to make statements attacked various targets this year, again showing the importance of good virus removal and protection in a digital world. Targets have ranged from PayPal and Visa to FBI associate Infragard, not always with obvious reasons. Recent hacker arrests in the United States and Europe are attempts to combat the problem. Google announced on Wednesday, July 20, they were the latest victim as hackers compromised their Internet security.
Many students dread dealing with textbooks, traditionally one of the major expenses of a college education. Long lines at the book store, and high prices quickly adding up when a class may require five or six titles have been unfortunate experiences for many. Luckily, digital textbooks are now a viable option. With the right computer support, acquiring digital textbooks for all your classes is much easier, and cheaper, than buying traditional books these days.
Zero-day virus attacks get the credit for a hacker group’s entry to websites for PBS and Sony, raising concern about computer security. The average user can remain safe against attacks easily using the anti-virus protection software that already exists.
The world has come to a startling realization. A Cisco employee blogged that there are now more devices connected to the Internet than people on the planet to use them. Technology’s role in our lives continues to grow, necessitating knowledge on topics from computer support to Internet security. Humanity reached a strange milestone as our devices exceeded our population for the first time. Internet security and computer support are larger issues than ever in our machine driven world.