Comments for sorinmustaca.com http://sorinmustaca.com Sorin Mustaca - personal blog. Security software, agile development, scrum, programming and more Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:05:14 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Google Page Speed Service by satya3656 http://sorinmustaca.com/2011/07/28/google-page-speed-service/#comment-90 satya3656 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:05:14 +0000 http://sorinmustaca.com/?p=867#comment-90 Check again, avira shows 20% gains for first, and 60% gains on repeat view http://www.webpagetest.org/result/110801_H8_320b69f7bbe80fbe2cb3e787f1942e6a/ Check again, avira shows 20% gains for first, and 60% gains on repeat view http://www.webpagetest.org/result/110801_H8_320b69f7bbe80fbe2cb3e787f1942e6a/

]]> Comment on Skype distributing software(games) without user’s explicit approval ? by Sorin http://sorinmustaca.com/2011/05/29/skype-distributing-softwaregames-without-users-explicit-approval/#comment-89 Sorin Mon, 30 May 2011 07:01:01 +0000 http://sorinmustaca.com/?p=836#comment-89 <a href="http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2011/05/easybits_update_disabled_for_s.html" rel="nofollow">http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2011/05/easybits_update_disabled_for_s.html</a> <quote> EasyBits Update for Skype Extras Manager It has come to our attention that concerns have been expressed from Skype users over the update delivered to Skype Extras for Windows by Easybits software. The software is provided by our partner EasyBits, and is part of the Skype Extras Manager. The Extras Manager has been included in Windows releases of our software since 2006. This latest update from EasyBits included elements of their desktop games organizer in error, but it neither installs nor un-installs correctly. This update has been disabled while we work with them to correct the problems and user experience. Skype works closely with its partners to ensure that our users receive the best possible Skype experience and is working with EasyBits to ensure this issue does not happen again. </quote> http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2011/05/easybits_update_disabled_for_s.html


EasyBits Update for Skype Extras Manager
It has come to our attention that concerns have been expressed from Skype users over the update delivered to Skype Extras for Windows by Easybits software.

The software is provided by our partner EasyBits, and is part of the Skype Extras Manager. The Extras Manager has been included in Windows releases of our software since 2006. This latest update from EasyBits included elements of their desktop games organizer in error, but it neither installs nor un-installs correctly. This update has been disabled while we work with them to correct the problems and user experience.

Skype works closely with its partners to ensure that our users receive the best possible Skype experience and is working with EasyBits to ensure this issue does not happen again.

]]> Comment on 5 Apple security myths by Some Mac Security Links | Portable Digital Video Recorder http://sorinmustaca.com/2011/03/09/5-apple-security-myths/#comment-88 Some Mac Security Links | Portable Digital Video Recorder Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:28:09 +0000 http://sorinmustaca.com/?p=790#comment-88 [...] Sue Marquette Poremba on Five Apple Security Myths — and the Disturbing Truths. (Hat tip to Sorin Mustaca for flagging it.) [...] [...] Sue Marquette Poremba on Five Apple Security Myths — and the Disturbing Truths. (Hat tip to Sorin Mustaca for flagging it.) [...]

]]> Comment on 5 Apple security myths by Some Mac Security Links « Mac Virus http://sorinmustaca.com/2011/03/09/5-apple-security-myths/#comment-87 Some Mac Security Links « Mac Virus Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:10:26 +0000 http://sorinmustaca.com/?p=790#comment-87 [...] Sue Marquette Poremba on Five Apple Security Myths — and the Disturbing Truths. (Hat tip to Sorin Mustaca for flagging it.) [...] [...] Sue Marquette Poremba on Five Apple Security Myths — and the Disturbing Truths. (Hat tip to Sorin Mustaca for flagging it.) [...]

]]> Comment on Complex passwords aren’t always better by Tweets that mention Complex passwords aren’t always better -- Topsy.com http://sorinmustaca.com/2011/01/25/complex-passwords-arent-always-better/#comment-86 Tweets that mention Complex passwords aren’t always better -- Topsy.com Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:48:20 +0000 http://sorinmustaca.com/?p=719#comment-86 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Sorin Mustaca, Sorin Mustaca. Sorin Mustaca said: #Complex #passwords aren’t always better: Recently I’ve had the #exam for the CompTIA #Security+ Certification… http://goo.gl/fb/8F3YE [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Sorin Mustaca, Sorin Mustaca. Sorin Mustaca said: #Complex #passwords aren’t always better: Recently I’ve had the #exam for the CompTIA #Security+ Certification… http://goo.gl/fb/8F3YE [...]

]]> Comment on The CompTIA Security+ Certification: passed by Tweets that mention The #CompTIA #Security+ #Certification: passed: I’ve had today the #exam for the CompTIA Security+ SYS-201… -- Topsy.com http://sorinmustaca.com/2010/12/30/the-comptia-security-certification-passed/#comment-85 Tweets that mention The #CompTIA #Security+ #Certification: passed: I’ve had today the #exam for the CompTIA Security+ SYS-201… -- Topsy.com Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:40:28 +0000 http://www.sorinmustaca.com/?p=710#comment-85 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Sorin Mustaca. Sorin Mustaca said: The CompTIA Security+ Certification: passed: I’ve had today the exam for the CompTIA Security+ SYS-201 certifica... http://bit.ly/e5dWtB [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Sorin Mustaca. Sorin Mustaca said: The CompTIA Security+ Certification: passed: I’ve had today the exam for the CompTIA Security+ SYS-201 certifica… http://bit.ly/e5dWtB [...]

]]> Comment on "Cybercriminals from Eastern Europe" by The CompTIA Security+ Certification: passed http://sorinmustaca.com/2010/11/27/cybercriminals-from-eastern-europe/#comment-72 The CompTIA Security+ Certification: passed Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:46:25 +0000 http://www.sorinmustaca.com/?p=672#comment-72 [...] by posts about the posts : Not all AV software are the same” – CompTIA Security+ 2008 and Cybercriminals from Eastern Europe ? They were from that book. This is the reason for which I dumped [...] [...] by posts about the posts : Not all AV software are the same” – CompTIA Security+ 2008 and Cybercriminals from Eastern Europe ? They were from that book. This is the reason for which I dumped [...]

]]> Comment on "Not all AV software are the same" – CompTIA Security+ 2008 by The CompTIA Security+ Certification: passed http://sorinmustaca.com/2010/11/30/not-all-av-software-are-the-same-comptia-security-2008/#comment-76 The CompTIA Security+ Certification: passed Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:39:47 +0000 http://www.sorinmustaca.com/?p=684#comment-76 [...] : The CompTIA Security+ 2008 in Depth, author Mark Ciampa. Remember by posts about the posts : Not all AV software are the same” – CompTIA Security+ 2008 and Cybercriminals from Eastern Europe ? They were from that book. This is the reason for which I [...] [...] : The CompTIA Security+ 2008 in Depth, author Mark Ciampa. Remember by posts about the posts : Not all AV software are the same” – CompTIA Security+ 2008 and Cybercriminals from Eastern Europe ? They were from that book. This is the reason for which I [...]

]]> Comment on Anti-Virus Users Are Restless, Avira Survey Finds (Update) by Sorin Mustaca http://sorinmustaca.com/2010/12/16/anti-virus-users-are-restless-avira-survey-finds/#comment-84 Sorin Mustaca Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:42:16 +0000 http://www.sorinmustaca.com/?p=705#comment-84 http://onlysoftwareblog.com/2010/12/a-quarter-of-consumers-turn-off-anti-virus-software/ http://onlysoftwareblog.com/2010/12/a-quarter-of-consumers-turn-off-anti-virus-software/

]]> Comment on Anti-Virus Users Are Restless, Avira Survey Finds (Update) by Sorin Mustaca http://sorinmustaca.com/2010/12/16/anti-virus-users-are-restless-avira-survey-finds/#comment-83 Sorin Mustaca Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:42:06 +0000 http://www.sorinmustaca.com/?p=705#comment-83 Financial Times picked up the article: (need an free account) http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a4972378-0dd9-11e0-8b53-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz1941BRd00 Please respect FT.com's ts&cs and copyright policy which allow you to: share links; copy content for personal use; & redistribute limited extracts. Email ftsales.support@ft.com to buy additional rights or use this link to reference the article - http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a4972378-0dd9-11e0-8b53-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz1941BRd00 Avira warns fellow antivirus vendors against overloading Comfort for all those who wasted hours trying to remove a bloated antivirus program from their PC ... only to repeat the process a few weeks later. You are not alone. According to Germany antivirus firm Avira, more than 60 per cent of users have tried multiple antivirus products over the course of a year. In addition, 25 per cent of respondents admitted to turning off their antivirus protection because they thought the programs were slowing down their computers. Avira warns its fellow antivirus vendors against overloading the security software with features which may have a great impact on system performance. “It is better to have minimal protection that goes unnoticed than protection with all whistles and bells which the user deactivates in order to be able to use his computer,” says Sorin Mustaca, data security expert of Avira. Financial Times picked up the article:
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Avira warns fellow antivirus vendors against overloading

Comfort for all those who wasted hours trying to remove a bloated antivirus program from their PC … only to repeat the process a few weeks later. You are not alone. According to Germany antivirus firm Avira, more than 60 per cent of users have tried multiple antivirus products over the course of a year. In addition, 25 per cent of respondents admitted to turning off their antivirus protection because they thought the programs were slowing down their computers. Avira warns its fellow antivirus vendors against overloading the security software with features which may have a great impact on system performance. “It is better to have minimal protection that goes unnoticed than protection with all whistles and bells which the user deactivates in order to be able to use his computer,” says Sorin Mustaca, data security expert of Avira.

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