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Target breached: 5 defensive steps shoppers should take now
December 19, 2013 12:04pm

Tips for shoppers worried that their credit or debit cards may have been compromised by the massive security breach at Target stores.

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Target down? “Biggest data breach ever” leaks 40 million credit and debit cards from retailer at height of shopping season
December 19, 2013 11:23am

Details of 40 million customer debit and credit cards may have leaked in a data breach at American retailer Target - which began on November 27 and ended on December 15, affecting stores at the height of shopping season.

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Holiday shoppers turning to mobile to bag bargains – but ignoring security risk, survey finds
December 19, 2013 11:02am

This holiday season, shoppers are turning to mobile as a new way to hunt bargains, with purchases via mobile platforms nearly doubling year-on-year - but nearly one third of shoppers polled admitted to serious security errors, such as storing card details in smartphones.

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The Death of Anti-Virus: conference paper
December 18, 2013 9:08pm

Death of a Sales Force: Whatever Happened to Anti-Virus? is a paper written by Larry Bridwell and myself for the 16th AVAR conference in Chennai, which was kindly presented by ESET’s Chief Research Officer Juraj Malcho, as neither Larry nor myself were able to attend the conference in the end. The paper is also available

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A look back at 2013 from some folks who live security
December 18, 2013 12:45pm

A look back at security research highlights from 2013 from Java exploits to rootkits, bootkits, worms, viruses, Trojans and security initiatives. Read about everything from Hesperbot to Cryptolocker to big breaches like Target, all in one report.

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Qadars – a banking Trojan with the Netherlands in its sights
December 18, 2013 7:40am

The first sign we saw of this malware was in mid-May 2013, but it is still very active, and uses Android to bypass two-factor authentication systems. It clearly seeks to infect Dutch computers - 75% of detections come from this region.

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Companies have “heads in sand” about security threat as employees sneak mobile devices to work, report warns
December 18, 2013 1:22am

Employers are failing to face up to the threats posed by employees who use their own mobile devices at work - 40% of companies do not consider the 'bring your own device' (BYOD) trend even to be on their agenda, according to a survey of IT workers.

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Will 2014 be the year passwords die? Five out-there ideas that aim to take their place
December 18, 2013 1:20am

The two million people who had chosen “123456” as their Adobe password were widely mocked online after the company's security breach - but most users (and companies) hate passwords, and some have big (and surreal) ideas about what's coming next....

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Phear of Phishing
December 17, 2013 8:52pm

(All four blog articles in this series, of which this article is the last, are available as a single paper here: The_Thoughtful_Phisher_Revisited.) From the sort of ‘visit this link and update or we’ll cancel your account’ message that we saw in the previous blog in this series (The Less Thoughtful Phisher), it’s a short step

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Xbox One key sequence to allow 360 games in fact bricks the console.
December 17, 2013 8:21pm
Xbox One owners are being warned about an internet prank message that could wreck their console. The prank message falsely claims to enable the new console to play games made for its predecessor – the XBox 360. According to Microsoft, the Xbox One cannot play those older games and those following the bogus advice could […]

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Now you can see what was said in the chat room in realtime while watching on-demand video from Category5 TV.
December 6, 2013 12:14pm
Beginning with Episode 231 (February 21, 2012) we have been keeping a log of the Category5 TV chat room during the live broadcast, complete with timestamps. These logs have been available to view for a while now via the show … Continue reading →

RSS distribution changes and keeping costs manageable
November 28, 2013 12:59pm
Hi all! Hope you’ve been enjoying the benefits of the new transcoders the past couple months, along with the absurdly fast distribution backend we added to the RSS feeds! I’ve been feeling the waters now for a little over 2 … Continue reading →

Slowing down the transcoders and Season 4 is online!
November 17, 2013 8:43am
As you may have noticed, I had to slow down the transcoders. Yes, they operate super fast and can transcode all our back episodes in a very short time as previously reported. However… they cost a lot of money! Le … Continue reading →

Using PHP to Read the Contents of a Folder

Robbie starts the development of a PHP tool to read all MIDI files from a folder and play them.

ESET Endpoint Solutions

Special guest, Bill Mylchreest from ESET joins us to discuss the current state of viruses and security, and how ESET works not only to protect, but to educate its users.

Introducing Telestream Wirecast 5

Taking a first look at the latest major release of Telestream Wirecast.

Choosing a Fast DNS Server with DNS Jumper

Improving the perceived speed of your Internet may be as simple as choosing a faster DNS server. DNS Jumper helps you determine the fastest DNS server for your network.

Creating a Music Player Server on Linux

Build a browser-accessible music playback server using Music Player Daemon on Linux, perfect for home or business use.

Making Windows 8/8.1 Look and Feel Like Windows 7

Not a big fan of the new "start screen" on Windows 8? We'll show you how to return the traditional Start Menu to the latest version of Microsoft's desktop operating system.

Testing Your Web Applications on Windows 8.1 in Linux

We take you through the process of obtaining a free Windows 8.1 virtual machine to deploy via VirtualBox in order to test your web applications or web sites for compatibility and UX.

Installing a Free Backup Service on Linux

On our cosplay special, Robbie and Sasha reveal a feature-packed backup tool from Idera: the same people who brought us Linux HotCopy.

Solidifying Passwords by Understanding Entropy

Make your password much more challenging for computer programs to brute force by taking entropy into account when planning out your password. Don't worry, we explain in easy-to-grasp terms.

Virus Advisory: CryptoLocker

Adam Kujawa from Malwarebytes joins us to discuss what is possibly the most devastating computer virus of recent years, and how we can protect ourselves from it.

SAVVIS and the Cloud

Robbie and Hillary speak with Dave Shacochis from SAVVIS about their recent partnership with VMWare and what it means to users of their services.

Viewer Question Extravaganza, and Vegemite

Robbie and Rachel dump out the mailbag and answer a plethora of interesting viewer questions from around the world, and partake of some Australian cuisine.

Linux Terminal Scripting and Executable PHP Scripts

Learn to write bash scripts in Linux which support multitasking asynchronous execution, and running PHP scripts from the terminal.

Creating a Virtual Machine of Your Real System - Part 2

Robbie and Bekah resolve the 2-part series they began on Episode 307: converting a real, physical system into a virtual machine using free software.

Putting Rikomagic's "Full HD 1080p" Claims to the Test

A large assortment of questions following Episode 311 lead to a followup episode where Robbie answers viewer doubts about the full 1080p nature of the Rikomagic MK602.

Rikomagic MK602 Set-Top Skype Video Mini-PC

Robbie and Eric take a look at the new MK602 from Rikomagic, a device which turns your normal TV (even an old CRT) into a smart TV.

Desktop Widgets for Linux

Add cool (and also useful) desktop widgets and system monitors to your Point Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, etc.) system.

Creating Notification Windows on Your LAN Computers

Learn to send handy little popup windows to both Linux and Windows computers (from computers of the same OS) on your LAN.

Viewer Question Extravaganza (Solo Style)

The 2013 "Vacation Episode", Robbie tackles the mailbag on his own and answers a plethora of excellent viewer questions and shares your comments.

Creating a Virtual Machine of Your Real System - Part 1

Learn to convert your running operating system into a virtual machine using free tools. Creating an image of the physical machine and installing it to a virtual machine.

The $200 Jib That Makes Your Video Look Like $1 Million

A sub-$200 jib rig that gives your video production that "fly over" look. With special guest appearance by Owen the Great, arguably Canada's youngest magician.

Convert Your Photos to Video Slideshows with Free Software

Robbie and Christa take a look at a piece of free software (Windows, Linux) that is making it easier for you to make attractive slideshows from your photographs.

Creating Simple Perspective in GIMP

Learn to build an image from scratch that features text which looks like it is illuminated from behind, casting a nice subtle shadow on the floor in front. Creating perspective the easy way with free software.

The Distro That Converted Robbie to Linux

Robbie and Hillary take a look at an old laptop Robbie found while sorting through the old computer wasteland... complete with one of the earliest versions of Linux Robbie ever used.

Viewer Question Extravaganza and The New MiniPC

Looking at the newest improvements by Rikomagic on their MiniPC line of products, and answering an assortment of your Viewer Questions.

Tracking Your Projects and Managing Your Time

Learn to install Adobe Air on Linux, and use Klok2 (an Air application) to track and manage your time, complete with custom timesheets and graph overviews. Windows, Mac or Linux.

A Look Back

Carrie Webb takes us on a trip back in time over the history of Category5 Technology TV as we celebrate our 300th episode.

Checking Your Web Site for Vulnerabilities and Hacker Exploits

Protect your web site, your reputation, and your site visitors by determining if your site can be easily compromised by hackers. Looking at Lynis and StopTheHacker.

DSLR Cameras for Broadcasting with Wirecast

Is it possible to save some money and use a DSLR as an HD video source for Telestream Wirecast? Robbie and Sasha set out to find out on this episode of Category5 TV.

Synthesizing Depth-of-Field in Seconds

Using the free GNU Image Manipulation Program to add a very quick depth-of-field effect to your photos to give them a "high end" look.

Making Your Web Site Faster with Cloud-Based JavaScript Hosting

Robbie and Christa show you how simply changing your JavaScript hosting from your own server to "the cloud" will noticeably speed up your web site.

Analyzing Your Web Server Logs

Robbie and Eric show you a few great tools for analyzing your Apache server logs on Linux, and even have some fun in light of Nostalgic Gamer Month.

Internet For Beginners: Finding What You Need with Google

Robbie and Sasha demonstrate how to use Google as a powerful but easy-to-use tool in order to find local businesses, addresses, images and information.

Twenty Years of a Free World Wide Web

Robbie and Christa reminisce about the early days of the Internet in celebration of 20 years of the World Wide Web being made royalty-free. A Viewer Question Extravaganza follows as they work through a full mailbag.

Retro Gaming: Looking Back to the 80s

Robbie and Erika rebirth memories of the very foundation of the gaming industry. From the Atari 2600 to a live ColecoVision demonstration, be prepared to enter into a state of nostalgia.

DIY Phishing Scam for Novice Hackers

R0bb13 and cHr157a hack the Twitter homepage to demonstrate how easy it is for hackers to create phishing sites to gather steal personal information. The same lesson applies to your online banking, and more.

Point Linux: Bringing Back Classic Linux

Are you a Gnome 2 or Compiz fan? Not a big fan of Unity or Gnome 3? We have the distro for you. It's called Point Linux, and on this episode we officially announce the release and talk to its developer.

Virtualizing Android 4.1 on Standard PC or Mac Hardware

Using AndroVM to create an OpenGL accelerated Android 4.1 virtual machine, compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux hosts.

Turning Your iDevice Into a Guitar Effects Processor

Eric Kidd joins Robbie and Erika to demonstrate a cool set of devices which turn your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad device into a full guitar effects processor.

Communicating With Your Customers

Bogdan Oros joins Robbie and Rachel to discuss TxtFeedback; a new service that allows customers to communicate their comments directly with your staff.

Building A Photo Booth - Part 2

Robbie is joined by Abigail are her fianc� Kyle as they design and create a working photo booth for the upcoming wedding for around $200.

Valve Steam on Linux

Robbie and Sasha give Valve's Steam video game delivery system a try on Linux, and answer an assortment of viewer questions.

Saving Money with netTALK DUO

Nelson Hudes joins Robbie and Hillary to discuss how netTALK DUO is able to save you nearly $1,000 per year by replacing your existing phone company. And you can even keep your phone number!

The World's Smallest Computer

A hands-on test of the Rikomagic MK802 IIIS Mini PC and demonstration of how to set it up.

Social Media for Your Business

Getting started with Twitter and Facebook doesn't have to be overwhelming, and you can even amalgamate the two (along with other social platforms) into one interface.

Internet for Beginners... and Chocolate

It's almost Valentines Day! Robbie and Sasha talk to Belgian Master Chocolatier, Kevin Richards. Then, it's back to the basics with understanding web browsers, and what the address bar does.

Viewer Question Extravaganza

Robbie and Hillary tackle the mail bag and answer a wide assortment of viewer questions on what they call a "hodge-podge" of a show.

Building a Photo Booth - Part 1

Robbie sets out to save Abigail some money on a photo booth rental for her wedding by building one on a shoestring budget. Follow along to learn how to build your own.

Protecting Your Script from Disposable Email Addresses

Robbie and Eric are joined by special guest Gerold Setz, developer of the Block Disposable Email Addresses API. Learn to block DEA subscriptions from your PHP script.

Easy, Effective Mockups for Web Site or App Developers

Demonstrating Mockups Desktop - a cross-platform tool for creating app or web site mockups quickly. Also speaking to Richard Collins from Ubuntu Mobile about Canonical's mobile phone OS.

Happy New Yrar!

Robbie and Erika play air guitar and give away a slew of amazing prizes to viewers who cast ballots over the past week.

A Very Merry Christmas

The on-air team of Category5 TV bring you a Very Merry Christmas - a Christmas special featuring musical performances from our entire on-air team, plus a special guest appearance by Carrie Webb from Seasons 1 and 2.

Brother's Business Smart Printers

Robbie and Sasha speak with Tania Goffredo from Brother Canada about the brand new, innovative Business Smart line of printers from Brother, and what they mean for small business owners.

Creating a Custom Calendar with Lulu.com

Robbie and Hillary show you how to create your very own custom calendar with free software. Perfect for gifts and complete with your own photos.