January 26th

One of the latest items in the computer world is the Tango PC. It's dimensions are 4.0" long, 3.15" wide and 0.5" thick, which enables someone to carry it in their pocket. It uses a docking station to charge and to cool down since there is not a fan on the portable device. The Tango PC cannot play high-end games but has capabilities for a user to play some of the older games. In the US, the price is expected to be around $299 and makers are projected to get it to their backers by April 2014. This version is anticipated to have 4GB of RAM, 32GB mSATA SSD drive and the Windows 7 Home Premium trial edition.

http://www.gizmag.com/tango-portable-pc/30591/

January 20th Blog

It is being reported now through a security firm that two individuals have been identified for being responsible for the Target POS attack. One of them is a 17 year old from Russia that created the malware known as Kaptoxa or BlackPOS. The other person provided technology support. The malware captured unencrypted details from the payment cards after they were swiped at a point of sale terminal and it has been said that it stole about 11 gigabytes of data. The security firm also reported that at least six other retailers may also have been hacked.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2089680/two-coders-closely-tied-to-targetrelated-malware-security-firm-says.html

Introductory

My name is Sabrina and I am in my last semester of my degree in IT. I can hardly wait to walk across that stage in May! I am a single mom of 2 great children, a son, Dustin who is 18 and a daughter Dakota who is 7. My household is definitely very busy between both children who both play soccer, my two jobs and these last three classes. I managed restaurants from the time I was 19 until right before I was divorced. I decided I wanted a change in my life and received my Office Administration degree in 2000. That job field has helped me learn a great deal in my career, but I am definitely ready for a change and went a totally different direction with IT. Now, with my oldest leaving the nest to serve his country and nobody left at home but "us girls", it is time to move on. I am hoping to finish school, sell my townhouse and move away from my current town of Winterville. Anything can happen in the next few months, but we shall see.