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Malware Machinations Make Many Miserable


The Great Guru of Gizmos says…

McAfee, a computer security firm, said they have added more than thirty million kinds of malware to its suspect database in the last twelve months (or a year whichever you prefer).

That’s one way to sell anti-virus software.

I wonder what the other security companies have found in the way of malware?

I hope you’re equipped with some kind of anti-virus software.

We are on the cusp of March. Beware of the ides.

Hmmm…

Malware is now on the rise,

To me it is not a surprise;

You’ll someday go wacky,

By some sneaky hacky,

It may cause your system’s demise.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Password Protection Produces Potential Problems


This came from ABC News.com found at: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/anyone-can-bypass-your-iphones-passcode-some-practice-required-1C8377251

It may take practice, as well as some really great timing, but anyone with the knowledge, and a little practice can bypass your iPhone’s pass code to make calls.

They can also send out emails and messages, scroll through your call history, view (and edit) your contact information.

This (hacking) was done with an  iPhone 5 as well as an iPhone 4.

Both devices were running iOS 6.1, with  the very latest update. That update seems to be at the center of the vulnerability.

An Apple spokesperson said they were aware of the problem and would find a fix as soon as possible.

You can read more on the link above.

Hmmm….

You iPhone is vulnerable now,

Anyone can show you how,

To bypass your secret code,

And find the mother load,

Of contacts and calls that were made,

Even with Apple’s upgrade.

They’re working to find a fast fix,

To overcome the hackers new tricks.

Let’s hope they find one fast,

Before someone discovers your past.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Your HORROR – scope for the week of Feb 17th, 2013


Aries… The moon is in its fourth house cleaning up after a party. You will encounter peaches, leeches, screeches, and abandoned beaches.

Taurus…Uranus is rising now. You may want to put some warmth in your life, but baking yourself in a casserole is not the answer.

Gemini…Saturn is in retrograde. Now that you have stopped borrowing, your family wants you to stop burrowing.

Cancer…Mars is on the cusp of the Moon. As much as you’d like to believe it, building a boat out of sand paper will not necessarily result in smooth sailing.

Leo…Mercury is in opposition to Uranus now. Be extra cautious when going to bed this week. You have a tendency to hibernate.

Virgo… The Earth is trine with Neptune now. You will suddenly turn mean, then green, while in a mezzanine.

Libra…Pluto is in retrograde. You have a future in mosquito washing. Get going.

Scorpio… Mercury is trine and favorable to Scorpios. You will awaken to find you are discontinued.

Sagittarius…Venus is in its fifth house waiting for a realtor. You will be accused of coloring outside the lines of a Dennis Miller sketch.

Capricorn…Jupiter is in hyperbolic now. A FEDEX employee will accuse you of thinking out of the box.

Aquarius…Saturn is rising now. Beware of a crusty barnacle, a broken monocle, and a red popsicle.

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

Copyright 2013, Ronald J. Yarosh. All rights reserved.

Texters Terrible Untimely Tumble


A certain young man (name withheld to avoid embarrassment) decided to text while driving.

While doing so, he drove his car over a cliff.

Gee. I hope he wasn’t trying to drop someone off.

I wonder if he texted for an ambulance.

He survived the crash and is now warning people of the dangers of texting while driving.

Duh!

I understand he still has a problem. He continues to text while lecturing.

Hmmm…

A guy drove his car off a cliff,

His brain was somewhere adrift.

He texted at the wheel,

His breaks never squealed.

He’s lucky that he’s not a stiff.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Finding Future Flight Fares


Google has expanded its Flight Service area with a more comprehensive site called Flight Search.

You can easily use it to search multiple airline fares at the same time and find the lowest prices.

It also compares airline fare histories to indicate when prices will be their lowest.

That way, you’ll know the best time to travel to your destination.

Hmmm…

Google helps you to fly,

It’s a place to get a good buy.

Flights there are cheaper,

We found a real keeper,

Perhaps it’s a place you should try.

 

BTW…I have no affiliation with Google.

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Your HORROR – scope for the week of Feb 17th, 2013


With the unexpected crash of that meteor in Russia, we should pay more attention to the stars and the sky above.

We offer our deepest sympathy to those affected by that tragedy.

We do however, feel obligated to continue with our weekly forecast, such as it is.  Hopefully it will bring some light hearted fun and hope in this time of sadness.

Aries… Mars is in retrograde at this time. This week you should be aware of a large saddle, a dangerous rattle and a swinging paddle.

Taurus…Venus is on the cusp with its second house. This indicates you have a future in follicle farming, or co-starring on the Dennis Miller Radio Show.

Gemini… The moon in rising now. Beware. Stay away from all sponges this week. They are planning to absorb your brain.

Cancer… Mercury is being double crossed by Pluto. This means only one thing. You will be double crossed by a Carpathian.

Leo…Saturn is upset over its rings being tarnished. We advise against taking the plunge with that plumber you are dating.

Virgo… Uranus is in its sixth house. The watch maker you are interested in is two timing you.

Libra…The Earth is in retrograde now. You will be stalked by a crazed Chiropodist.

Scorpio…Neptune is on the cusp with Mars. Watch out. Your friends will try to mislabel you.

Sagittarius… Jupiter is rising now. You will soon awaken to find you have been hung out to dry.

Capricorn… Mars is about to enter its fourth house for some cleaning. You will try to argue with an angry sea, but you will not get far.

Aquarius…You will have a date with an amphibian so bring along lots of tasty water snails, insects, and small fish.

Pices… Uranus is flying high at the moment. You definitely have a future in farfegnugen.

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

Copyright 2013, Ronald J. Yarosh. All rights reserved

Airbag Assaults Airhead Attempting Apple Acquisition


A while back, a dumb, California guy crashed his vehicle into the storefront of a closed Apple retail store.

He was subsequently arrested by police.

Someone should have told him that having an apple a day doesn’t mean stealing them.

I wonder if the idiot had Collision Insurance on his car.

I can see another headline…”Apple Aggressor Apprehended”.

Hmmm…

A guy smashed through a closed storefront.

It wasn’t one of those movie stunts.

He was after some gear,

Without any fear.

It turned out to be an unfruitful hunt.

 

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Sneaky Smartphone Spyware Snoops


According to CNBC, http://www.cnbc.com/id/100431624 there is a new Android App out there disguised as a “Droid Cleaner”.

It can attack your smart phone and your PC.

Once installed on your device, it can spy on you.

The malware was discovered by the Kaspersky security company.

The app which is found in the Google Play app store, is touted as a tool to free up memory in Google’s operating system.

It can also find its way into a PC as well if users plug an infected device into a PC with a USB drive.

The bug takes over the microphone on a PC and uses it to eavesdrop on users. When a sound is picked up by the mike it records the audio and sends it to the cyber criminals.

However, if a user has a current version of Microsoft Windows the malware should not get into the PC.

Apparently, the spy junk is only targeting older versions of Windows. The PC attack is really focused at users that are using older versions of Microsoft Windows.

 

The spyware can do the following in an infected device:

  • Sending SMS messages
  • Enabling Wi-Fi
  • Gathering information about the device
  • Opening arbitrary links in a browser
  • Uploading the SD card’s entire contents
  • Uploading all SMS messages
  • Deleting all SMS messages
  • Uploading all the contacts/photos/coordinates from the device master.

Hmmm…

There’s an app that spies thru your phone,

It’s a sneaky thing like an air drone.

It uploads your stuff,

And if that’s not enough,

It won’t leave your PC alone.

 

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Kids Concoct Computer Codes


According to BBC Tech News,  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21371609  children as young as 11 years old are writing malicious computer code to hack accounts on gaming sites and social networks.

Researchers found many instances of malware targeting games popular with children.

They found that the malware was used to steal the data and send it to a specific email address.

A report from antivirus company AVG detailed evidence of computer programs written by children. They are used to “steal” game related virtual currency.

I bet the victims really got hacked off.

 

Hmmm…

Young kids are now into hacking,

It’s ethics that they are lacking.

They steal secret code and data,

To the kids it doesn’t matter.

They write their malicious code,

Looking for the mother lode.

They hack friends to steal their money,

To the victims it isn’t funny.

What to do, we do not know,

So the hacked in data flows.

 

© 2013 Ronald J. Yarosh

Your HORROR – scope for the week of Feb 10th, 2013


Well this week hosts one of our favorite specials days.

Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day.

According to Random Facts, “The term “love” is from the Sanskrit lubhyati, meaning “desire.” http://facts.randomhistory.com/2009/08/04_love.html

They also report, “The enduring symbol of love, Cupid (or Eros) is said to have come from Chaos (“The Yawning Void”) and represents the primitive forces of love and desire.”

After an exhaustive search, we determined that there are between thirty and three thousand songs with the word “love” in the title.

We know, that’s a bit vague, but love tends to be that way sometimes.

If someone knows the exact number, feel free to post it.

So, just for you, the planets aligned themselves in the exact order to provide you with personal predictions of love.

You’ve probably heard of the saying, “Love makes the world go round”.

We are here to help you find satisfaction in your pursuit of love this week.

Isn’t love great?

Aries… You will awaken to discover that you beloved beta fish has left you for a neon tetra.

Taurus… You may think you love that zombie, but you are dead wrong.

Gemini… Your love for a dust mite is fine, but don’t expect it to pick up the check when dining out.

Cancer… Calling you lover a pet name is nice, but you should reconsider the name, Fido.

Leo…. You will be trapped in a love triangle with two Game Wardens.

Virgo… You will be attracted to a lion tamer, a computer gamer and a constant blamer.

Libra… Your family will be stunned to discover that your new lover is a jelly fish.

Scorpio… Remember this. Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker.

Sagittarius… Your confusion over who to choose as a love interest may not be obvious to you, but it’s quite clear to us when our choices are either Dennis Miller or a serial killer.

Capricorn… You will be gambling with love if you keep seeing that blackjack dealer.

Aquarius… Just because you are interested marathon races doesn’t mean your love interest wants to run off with you.

Pisces… Think about it. Are you really sure you want to marry a parasite?

And remember what Weird Al says about astrology in his song, “Your Horoscope For Today”:

“Now you may find it inconceivable or at the very least a bit unlikely that the relative position of the planets and the stars could have a special deep significance or meaning that exclusively applies to only you, but let me give you my assurance that these forecasts and predictions are all based on solid, scientific, documented evidence, so you would have to be some kind of moron not to realize that every single one of them is absolutely true.”

Copyright 2013, Ronald J. Yarosh. All rights reserved.

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