Tech-News & Views

"First the Doctor told me the good news.
I was going to have a disease named after me!"
- Steve Martin

IF YOU'RE USING SYMANTEC'S PCANYWHERE, READ THIS!

Symantec (Norton) has fallen victim to a group of computer hackers that call themselves "Anonymous". Apparently source code from the 2006 versions of several Symatec software security products was stolen exposing vulnerabilites in Norton SystemWorks, Norton Internet Security, Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition and Symantec's pcAnywhere. While later editions of these programs are no longer at risk, Symantec has expressed concerns regarding possible vulnerablilities in pcAnywhere 12.5 and suggests that you apply all currenlty available patches and, if possible, DISABLE this product until they have addressed all the issues. You can read more about this in a recent white paper they released.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 1, 2012 - Vancouver, B.C. - Happy New Year to all! May you all enjoy a successful, safe, and healthy 2012!

CFAA's NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES!

We've been watching for it since we heard major changes were coming. CFAA's new website has finally launched. It's visually appealing and appears to be really easy to navigate (even on a mobile device). Our congratulations on a job well done! We'll be sure to explore it some more in the coming days!

TECH-TIPS UPDATED!

We've updated our Communicator Tip to include information specific to IP based communicator technolgoy.

EXTREME PARKING PATROL MEASURES AT COPPERSMITH PLACE!

Richmond, B.C. - It seems the nice people managing the complex where Ace Fire Prevention Ltd. have their offices decided their usual security company wasn't measuring up and are employing something a bit more terrifying... Check this out!

Yes, that is a juvenile Tyranosaurus Rex you're seeing. When you park at the rear of Ace's office, you've got to time the exit from your vehicle and the dash to the side door perfectly! He looks hungry!

LAUNCHING A NEW (OR IMPROVED) DOO-DAD? GOT A STORY? SOMETHING OF INTEREST AND/OR NOTE-WORTHY?

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