Brandon Dimmel

A new report suggests that roughly one thousand American businesses have been victimized by 'Backoff', a form of malware that exposes customers' most sensitive information, including credit card data. Backoff made headlines late last year when ... retail giant Target was hit , exposing credit card data of roughly forty million customers. Now, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Center (NCCIC) and U.S. Secret Service are suggesting that many more businesses have been exposed by the same malware. If an infection occurs, the Backoff malware is capable of recording keystrokes ... (view more)

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer era has officially come to an end. The company's former chief executive officer, who stepped aside last year , has now announced that he will be resigning his position on Microsoft's board. Ballmer joined Microsoft more ... than thirty years ago, rising from the company's first business manager (hired by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates) to its chief executive in just under two decades. Ballmer was at Microsoft's helm for a number of important projects, including launches for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, the Xbox video game console ... (view more)

SciTE 3.5.0 SciTE is a useful text editor that can be used to build and run programs. It is a highly accessible text editing tool that is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Ubuntu. A commercial version is also ... available. http://www.scintilla.org/ Nero MediaHome 15.0.47 Nero MediaHome can help you organize and access your favorite media files. It features one-click copying, one-click sync and upload, and lets you label all of your files with descriptions. Nero MediaHome also makes it easy to share your files with friends. Note: the download page asks for an ... (view more)

Ocenaudio 2.0.7 This fast, functional, and easy-to-use audio editor is the perfect tool for people who love to edit and analyze audio files. Ocenaudio is compatible with several major operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. ... http://www.ocenaudio.com.br/ Lastpass 3.1.50 Remembering all of your passwords can be really difficult. LastPass helps you simplify your digital life by remembering all of your most important passwords for you. LastPass uses advanced encryption and authentication techniques to protect those passwords. Note: there is a free version, trial, and premium ... (view more)

It appears Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday, which began rolling out last week, didn't quite go according to plan. In fact, the firm was recently forced to pull several updates after reports indicated that some users were experiencing severe system ... errors. This month's Patch Tuesday security updates addressed a total of 37 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Microsoft Office. Within days, it became apparent there was a problem; users reported that after the updates were downloaded and installed, they received the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), which ... (view more)

NetBalancer Free 8.2.2 NetBalancer helps you control and monitor the traffic on your network. Using this tool you can define detailed network traffic rules, set traffic limits, manage network traffic priorities, and group local network computers and ... balance their traffic load. http://seriousbit.com/ Glary Undelete 5.0.1.15 Glary Undelete can help you recover files that have been removed from the Windows Recycle Bin and deleted by bugs, crashes, and viruses. It uses an accessible visual interface to show users information related to recently deleted items. http://www.glarysoft.com/ (view more)

A new survey suggests that the majority of hackers carry out their work simply because they find it fun and thrilling. The survey also found that only a small portion of hackers do their work in pursuit of financial gain. The survey was carried out ... by Washington-based security firm Thycotic, which asked hackers attending last week's Black Hat conference (held in Las Vegas, Nevada) what motivated them. More than half of the respondents, or 51 per cent, said they hack for the "fun" and "thrill" of it. Just 19 per cent, or about one in five of the hackers surveyed, said ... (view more)

IceCream Slideshow Maker 1.01 This handy little tool helps you make slideshows using your favorite photographs. You can use this program to add unique visual effects and even background audio to enhance the slideshow experience. This program is ... completely free and compatible with most versions of Windows. http://icecreamapps.com/Slideshow-Maker/ Racer 0.9.0 RC9 Arcade racing games are for kids, right? If that's how you feel, then give Racer a try. It uses realistic car physics to give players the feeling that they're actually driving a real vehicle. Racer is free for non-commercial ... (view more)

ZipGenius 6.3.2.3112 This very useful desktop utility is designed to help you compress (zip) and decompress (unzip) large files. This program, which has been around for seventeen years, includes no advertisements and is completely free to use. It's ... also really easy to use, as most compression and decompression activities are fully automated. http://www.zipgenius.com/ Marble 1.8.3 If you're looking to learn more about geography, Marble may be the perfect tool. This program is designed to help you view a wide range of maps from many different perspectives -- pedestrian, cyclist, driver ... (view more)