With new HIPAA regulations going into effect on September 23rd, and the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” beginning its official rollout on October 1st, the health-care landscape has never looked more confusing.

Texting and Driving: Solving Today’s Scariest Tech Problem

 

While technology has undoubtedly improved our lives in countless ways, the lesser-known reality is that it's made us less safe in many ways, as well. Consider recent revelations rocking the tech world: hackers breaking into “smart” home automation systems, and worries about the iPhone 5S’ fingerprint sensor putting individual privacy at risk.

CryptoLocker. Pay or Else.

There is continuing growth in reports of infection by the CryptoLocker malware, which actually encrypts your files and will not release them unless you pay the ransom.  The ransom was formerly $100 but now $300.  CryptoLocker is unlike the commonly-seen "FBI" or similarly-known malware that merely threatens to lock your data - CryptoLocker actually does it, and once encrypted, antivirus/antimalware products cannot correct this.

5 Crucial Microsoft Upgrades That You Should Complete Now

Upgrade” — the mere mention of the word can strike fear in the hearts of humble computer users. But upgrading doesn’t have to be a dreaded deed, especially when the health and safety of your computers are on the line.

Don’t believe us? Take a look at the recent changes announced by Microsoft.