Microsoft Corporation has always had to deal with problems with malware or bots that install on a user’s computer. They have recently cracked down on the malware giant Waledac. (see Microsoft blog for further detail .) Microsoft is a founding member of the Botnet Task Force, a public-private partnership to join industry and government in the fight against bots. This group has “executed a major botnet takedown of Waledac, a large and well-known “spambot,”” according to the Microsoft Blog Post. The Wall Street Journal has a story on the case (WSJ subscription required).

Today we find ourselves in a time of economic instability and drastic change. Some are seeking education to begin a new career. Others are seeking alternative applications for their skill sets, while everyone is making due with less. Regardless, staying positive and putting together strategies to succeed is important to all of us. At Beckfield College, we actually teach a course on this subject to help people prepare for their new futures, but the philosophies can be applicable for anyone.

We have all been paying attention to the healthcare reform debates going on for the last year or so. All of us have an opinion about what changes should take place and those that should not .

Welcome to the launch of the Beckfield College Blogs. As an active member of the Greater Cincinnati community providing educational opportunities to individuals while supplying needed talent for area businesses, we want to extend our information arm to you.

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Welcome to the launch of the Beckfield College Blogs. As an active member of the Greater Cincinnati community providing educational opportunities to individuals while supplying needed talent for area businesses, we want to extend our information arm to you.

Welcome to the launch of the Beckfield College Blogs. As an active member of the Greater Cincinnati community providing educational opportunities to individuals while supplying needed talent for area businesses, we want to extend our information arm to you.