Tag: floppy disk
Tech Time Warp: Beware of the nefarious floppy disk
Modern computer users are becoming increasingly aware of the potential cybersecurity risks associated with USB drives. (Whatever you do, don’t get curious about a USB drive you find on the ground!) In this edition of Tech Time Warp learn about how similar...
Tech Time Warp: Malware in the “Form” of a boot sector virus
Although this week’s Tech Time Warp topic is not as prevalent today, boot sector viruses were a widespread issue in the 1990s and 2000s. Especially common during the days of MS-DOS and floppy disks, a boot sector virus attacks a...
Tech Time Warp: Fondness and appreciation for the floppy disk
The BBC recently reported Japanese digital minister Taro Kono had “declared war” on floppy disks. Approximately 1,900 Japanese government activities still require the use of floppy disks, along with CD-ROMs and other outdated technology. Kono vowed to seek regulatory updates...
