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• When newer isn’t more secure, or better

  Posted on October 10, 2022 at 02:42 CDT by Susan Bradley • Comment in the Forums

  ON SECURITY

  

  By Susan Bradley

  It’s a dirty little secret in software — when new code is added to existing code, it doesn’t always result in a more secure system.

  Let me give you a specific example. Recently, Microsoft announced that there had been targeted attacks against ten organizations using fully patched Exchange servers. To gain access, the attackers needed rights on the server.

  That meant they had already employed a successful phishing attack.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (19.41.0, 2022-10-10).

  On Security Exchange, Newsletters, Patch Lady Posts, System upgrades

• Freeware Spotlight — ForensiT Transwiz

  Posted on January 27, 2020 at 01:05 CST by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  BEST UTILITIES

  By Deanna McElveen

  For many Windows 7 users, the easier path forward is not to upgrade their machine to a supported OS but simply to purchase a new Win10 PC.

  That’s great: you’re starting off with a fresh operating-system installation. But now you’re faced with moving years and years of your stuff to the new machine. It’s sort of like moving to a new house … though without the surly movers.

  Transferring data, and reinstalling apps, is relatively easy — transferring your personal settings, not so much. Never fear! One of our favorite software companies, ForensiT, has you covered! I’ll show you how to get some much-needed assistance with moving personal data and settings via the Transwiz utility.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.4.0 (2020-01-27).

  Best Utilities AskWoody Plus Newsletter, System upgrades, Transfering user data