29 May

IT Jargon Quiz #4: Test your knowledge of IT words and phrases

By Concept Technology

IT Jargon Quiz #4

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Question 1
What is the final leg of delivering connectivity from a communications provider to a customer?
A
PTL (Pole to Building)
Hint:
You take things very literally don’t you?
B
The Final Leg
Hint:
Didn’t your teacher ever tell you that you can’t use the term while defining it? Ergo, the “final leg of delivering connectivity” can’t be termed “The Final Leg.”
C
The Final Frontier
Hint:
Unless you live in Alaska. Or outer space. Or a Star Trek movie.
D
The Last Mile
Question 1 Explanation: 
Also known as the “last kilometer” for our European friends.
Question 2
What is the HTTP standard response code, indicating the client was able to communicate with the server, but the server could not find what was requested?
A
Fail
Hint:
Incorrect; therefore you fail.
B
404
C
4chan
Hint:
If the clue had included the words “moot,” “Anonymous” and/or “Sarah Palin” you might have been in the right wheelhouse.
D
Forofore
Hint:
Forofore? As in Forefore? As in Fore Fore? As in Fore!
Question 2 Explanation: 
The 404 error code is often followed by the phrase “Not Found.” But, if we told you that ahead of time, well, where’s the fun in that?
Question 3
What is an official health record for an individual that is shared among multiple facilities and agencies?
A
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Hint:
You say “EMR,” I say “E [insert correct letter here] R”.
B
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
C
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Hint:
Health Information Technology (HIT) provides the umbrella framework that manages the correct answer. In other words, think smaller.
D
Healthcare Under Guidance of Servers (HUGS)
Hint:
While “HUGS” is not the official term for a shared health record, HUGS are known to have health benefits, like reducing stress, blood pressure and heart rate. Not to mention the warm-and-fuzzy feeling for both the hugger and huggee. Have you given a HUG today?
Question 3 Explanation: 
Also know as an electronic patient record (EPR), or RHE if you're dyslectic.
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17 May

Mac Trojan Infects Over 600,000 Computers

By Concept Technology

If you’re one of the many who believe that Macs are shrouded in a protective shield that makes them impervious to attack, it might be time to shelve that incorrect, yet comforting notion.

In February, Russian antivirus provider Dr. Web was the first to report the Flashback Trojan affecting Mac computers. Fast-forward to March and reports estimated as many as 670,000 computers worldwide were infected.

A recent VentureBeat article described the attack:

“The Flashback Trojan enters computers through infected websites. When a user visits the infected website, they are prompted to download a browser plug-in, such as Flash, in order to see more content. When they download the “plug-in,” the malware accesses a hole in Apple’s customized version of Java and thereby gain access to the computer.”

This map, taken from Dr. Web, shows that over half of the infected computers were in the United States, with 274 reports from Cupertino, CA, where Apple is headquartered. Ninety-eight percent of the affected computers were running OS X. Apple has since patched this vulnerability. You can see if your computer is infected and, if necessary, get the Apple update here.

Mac mapThe Flashback Trojan is notable because it’s the first time in Apple’s history that an attack didn’t require some kind of phishing or social engineering scheme to work. The Flashback Trojan has actually been around since September 2011, though early versions required an admin password to launch.

While the Flashback Trojan targeted a Java vulnerability, a second variant of the Trojan, called Backdoor.OSX.SabPub.a (SabPub) or SX/Sabpab-A, attacks through Word docs that are attached to emails, which once downloaded and opened infects the computer. You can learn more about this variant here or here.

It’s likely that these are only the first of (probably many) future Mac Trojans. As Macs become increasingly more popular, so to will attacks of this sort. Here are some good computer and Internet techniques to keep you and your Mac workstations protected.

  • Always install the latest software and security updates.
  • Turn Java and/or Flash off in your Web browser.
  • Stay vigilant when visiting new websites or receiving software download requests or emails from senders you don’t know.
  • And lastly, perhaps it’s time to consider Mac anti-virus.
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