The State of IT Security [Infographic]

Apr 19, 2012 by

The State of IT Security [Infographic]

Word is getting out that Mac is getting its dose of viruses although the truth is they weren’t really all that safe in the first place, just safer by comparison. Security is never really a thing we leave to the manufacturers because if we did, it would be at our peril. New forms of viruses, trojans, malware and clickjacking storm the Web every day compromising servers and records, stealing...

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Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus

Mar 24, 2012 by

Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus

An infographic dissecting the nature and ramifications of Stuxnet, the first weapon made entirely out of code. This was produced for Australian TV program HungryBeast on Australia’s ABC1. Video courtesy of Patrick Clair Direction and Motion Graphics: Patrick Clair patrickclair.com Written by: Scott Mitchell Production Company: Zapruder’s Other...

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How Graphics Cards Work

Mar 14, 2012 by

How Graphics Cards Work

Intro to How Graphics Cards Work Courtesy of How Stuff Works / Written by Jeff Tyson and Tracy V. Wilson   The images you see on your monitor are made of tiny dots called pixels. At most common resolution settings, a screen displays over a million pixels, and the computer has to decide what to do with every one in order to create an image. To do this, it needs a translator — something...

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How latest malware uses disguises to avoid detectio...

Feb 12, 2012 by

How latest malware uses disguises to avoid detection

Check out this informative & entertaining video regarding malware, featured on the BBC’s program “Click”: Criminal hackers have found a way round the latest generation of online banking security devices given out by banks, the BBC has learned. Experts say customers should follow banks’ official advice, use up-to-date anti-virus software and be vigilant. Spencer Kelly...

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Ted Talk: Defending the Net

Jan 25, 2012 by

Ted Talk: Defending the Net

Here is a great video of Mikko Hypponen from F-Secure.com at a recent Ted Talk discussing ways to “defend the net.”  This video is filled with fascinating and important information to keep your computer safe from external threats.  He even shows the audience the effects of some of the very first computer viruses upon...

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Welcome to the new website for River Net Computers!

Jan 7, 2012 by

Welcome to the new website for River Net Computers!

Thank you for visiting River Net Computers‘ redesigned website at RiverNetComputers.com! River Net Computers is a family owned and operated, professional computer service company, which provides Residential and Business IT solutions, network security solutions, technical assistance, graphic & web design, hardware repairs & installation & much more. River Net Computers was...

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