How to install desktop client on Windows

This howto will help guide you through the installation process of the Desktop Client.
Step 1:
Launch the msi installer for the client and click next:

Step 2:
Read and accept the License and click next:

Step 3:
Choose the location to install the program files for the Desktop Client and click Next:

Step 4:
You are now ready to install the Desktop Client, click Install to proceed:

Step 5:
Please wait while the Desktop Client Installs:



Step 6:
You may see a warning asking you to install the Desktop Clients TAP Adapter, check the box that says "Always trust software from "OpenVPN Technologies, Inc." and click Install:

Step 7:
The Desktop Client is now installed, click Finish to complete the installation:

Xeros copiers rewriting documents, patent filings reveal plans for Samsung smartwatch, and British police given access to the army’s crime-fighting software

Xerox copiers rewriting documents
David Kriesel, a German computer scientist, has discovered that some Xerox copiers are mistakenly changing numbers on documents. Kriesel uncovered the flaw when he realised that the room dimensions on a construction plan that he’d copied had magically changed from 21.11m to 14.13m. The problem is thought to be caused by Jbig2, an image compression standard that substitutes figures it thinks are the same, which means that numbers such as 6 and 8 are frequently switched incorrectly. Xerox have confirmed that they will release a patch in the next couple of weeks, but Kriesel is worried that the problem could have already affected important documents such as invoices.

Patent filings reveal plans for Samsung smartwatch
Samsung’s detailed smartwatch plans have been unveiled thanks to a series of patent and trademark filings. The company has already registered ‘Samsung Gear’ in South Korea and ‘Samsung Galaxy Gear’ in the US, with drawings showing that the smartwatch will likely feature a flexible screen that wraps around the wrist. The diagrams show that the screen will make up  about half of the device. There will also be a small panel with a back arrow and home key, similar to those found on Samsung smartphones, with the remaining space taken up by a strap made of metal and synthetic materials.

British police given access to the army’s crime-fighting software
Military software that was created as a way to cope with human rights abuse cases in Iraq is now being used by the British police to document child abuse, hate crimes, and computer hacking cases. The recent advancements in digital technology had threatened old police systems with the prospect of slowing down court cases and blocking up systems unable to cope with 'big data'. It’s currently estimated that the amount of data associated with each investigation rises by around 120% every year. The software was originally conceived by the Royal Military Police as a way to help the Iraq Historic Allegations Team deal with their massive workload, and the RMP say it’s already being used by several civilian police forces around the UK.

Motorola announces phone that is ‘always listening’, Syrian Electronic Army targets Reuters and White House, and Apple releases update to deal with malicious chargers

Motorola announces phone that is ‘always listening’
Motorola has announced a new phone that is said to be ‘always listening’ for any voice commands from its owner. The company, which is owned by Google, has revealed that the Moto X will constantly be listening out for the phrase, ‘Ok Google now…’ in order to respond to its owner’s instructions. The phone will be made in the US and customers will be able to customise their device extensively. Google's ownership of the brand makes this new release likely to cause tension in the Android market, since at present the vast majority of Android sales come from Samsung handsets. Several other manufacturers whose phones run on Google’s operating system are struggling to generate enough sales.

Syrian Electronic Army targets Reuters Twitter account and White House emails
Pro-Assad hackers known as the Syrian Electronic Army have targeted Thompson Reuters’ Twitter account and several email accounts used by the White House's social media staff in a bid to spread pro-Assad messages in support of the Syrian government. The White House email accounts were Phished by a collection of emails that claimed to have come from the BBC and CNN. This attack failed, but a Reuters’ Twitter account hack succeeded. The SEA used the account to share political cartoons and messages until it was suspended and restored.

Apple releases update to deal with malicious chargers
We previously reported that a group of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology had developed a device that could potentially allow hackers to break into an iPhone using only the phone’s charger. Apple has now confirmed that it is planning to release a software update in order to try to protect its products from these malicious chargers. The update is still pending at the moment but is warning users to be sure that they trust both the charger and charging point before plugging their device in. The malicious chargers and the data-stealing application that they use were displayed at the Black Hat Hacker conference, which is currently being held in Las Vegas.

Latvia refuses US request to extradite hacker

Latvia is refusing to extradite a native man that the US believes was instrumental in writing a computer virus that was then used to steal millions.
Deniss Calovskis was named in January as one of the creators of the Gozi virus, which infected over a million computers and stole data that was used to raid bank accounts and rob significant amounts of money. His two co-creators are Romanian and Russian, with the latter already in a US jail and the former awaiting extradition. The application to extradite Calovskis has now been denied by the Latvian courts twice.

In addition to the decision made in court, Latvia’s foreign minister has backed Calovskis amid claims that the sentence he faces is inconsistent with the crime that he has allegedly committed. The US is said to be seeking a jail term of around 60 years for Calovskis, but the foreign minister, Edgars Rinkevics, says that this effectively equates to a life sentence and observed that, although he couldn’t say whether or not Calovskis broke the law, it seemed grossly disproportionate to what he is alleged to have done. Rinkevics also warned that the trans-national nature of the offence means that it could be extremely difficult to prove that any crimes were actually committed on US soil, and that there was therefore no reason Calovskis couldn’t serve his sentence in Latvia instead if he was indeed found guilty.

Unsurprisingly, the US is less than impressed with this line of argument. US attorney Preet Bharara claimed the three men were part of ‘modern-day bank robbery ring that required neither a gun nor a mask,’ and security analyst Graham Cluley criticised the lack of co-operation between the two countries and pointed out that, ‘If you caught a criminal who stole sums like that in traditional bank robberies, you would expect them to have the book thrown at them’. Calovskis is accused of being directly responsible for manipulating the malware to resemble a bank's webpage, tricking customers into inputting their personal details.

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How safe is your video gaming data?

Video gaming website The Escapist has reported that the game developer Crytek, best known for its Crysis series, has taken a number of websites offline following a security breach. The incident is believed to have occurred on Saturday 3rd August, with the company alerting gamers via an email stating that, "We recently became aware of suspicious activity relating to some of Crytek's websites, and acted quickly to take those websites offline for security reasons." Account holders at crydev.net and mycrysis.com are being urged to change their password, as Crytek has acknowledged that user information may have been stolen.

 

This is the latest in a string of high profile hack attacks on game designers and developers. Just last month, Assassin’s Creed developer Ubisoft had its Uplay service violated. The company claimed that no user data, including passwords and payment information, was obtained, but still advised players to change their login details. Around the same time, Venture Beat confirmed with Metal Gear Solid publisher Konami that over 35,000 player accounts had been illegally accessed, with hackers apparently launching 4 million attempts at compromising data in the space of a month. Konami announced afterwards that the company had strengthened its security to ensure this will not happen again, but with so many instances of successful hacks on a number of different companies, questions are still being asked as to why information was so vulnerable in the first place. 

 

With digital sales of games soaring, more and more people are opting to pay directly on services like Valve’s Steam service, and at console stores like Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Nintendo’s eShop. At the moment, it seems like these companies may have the advanced technology necessary to create high-quality games, but haven't paid nearly enough attention to protecting their customers' personal information online. 

 

If you have concerns about the defence systems in place on your computer, you can try using a VPN service. The VPN works as an additional layer of security that stands between the data stored on your devices and any individual or group trying to access it.

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