Do you need to email a really large file to someone?

Typically you are out of luck with most e-mail services.  Most cap the size of an attachment to around 10MB.  Well, try WeTransfer.  It allows you send up files up to 2GB in size.  The best part is that it is free and easy to use.  Give it a try.

Spam down, Malware up so far this year

McAfee released information for the first quarter of 2011 indicating that while spam is down significantly, malware is up.  Over 6 million samples of malware have been documented since the beginning of the year, with February being the high month with over 2.75 million.  Over 350,000 samples of fake Anti-virus programs were discovered in March alone.  Another disturbing trend is that Malware on Android phones has skyrocketed.  For the full story check out the McAfee Press Release.

That didn't take long..

Less than 8 hours after Apple released a patch to address the Mac Defender malware problem, the authors of the Mac Defender Virus released another version of the malware that bypasses the released patch.  To all my Apple friends, welcome to the world of Windows, where malware is a way of life!

2 Comics in the family..

You have to support family.  It's a must.   Given that, check out the two comedians in my family at a venue near you.  JRuss, the comic is playing at the Kelly Strayhorn Theatre on July 23, 2011.  Tickets are $20.  A link to his website is on the homepage or you can click here.

The second is Mark McCall.  He is playing a various times in the area, so check him out here and in a local club in the area.  Go Jason and Mark!

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Malware Reminders

I have a "fun" filled week dealing with a myriad of issues.  Some quick thoughts for all of you to stay safe.

DO NOT install multiple Anti-virus programs on your computer.

DO NOT install any program that pops up out of nowhere claiming that you have computer problems.  Promptly hit CTRL-SHIFT-ESC on your keyboard and under the Applications tab, end the process of your web browser.  This will safely allow you to exit the pop-up.

If you use Frostwire, Limewire or any of the other peer-to-peer programs, you will get infected with malware.  There is no safe way to use this software, besides the fact that most of the material downloaded is illegal.

Please update your software.  Use Windows update and for other software, check out Ninite.com