Anti Spyware News
- Be careful: Phishing attacks get personal Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 8:17AMYou know to watch for phishing attacks, which use e-mail messages purporting to be from legitimate businesses to trick you into divulging private information. You're cautious and use a good spam filter, but phishing messages still get through.
- Whether digital TV needs antenna depends on area Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:18AMQ If I buy a new digital TV, can I just plug it in and use it, as I do the old TV now? My son insists that it has to be hooked to an antenna, but the old televisions worked fine without one.
- Your Tech To Do list for 2009 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 5:04AM(By Anne Krishnan, (Raleigh) News & Observer) Kick off 2009 with eight resolutions that will help you make the most of your computer, the Internet and other tech devices: 1. Be skeptical “It's not necessary to unplug your computer and bury it in concrete in order to stay safe (although it may be tempting at times), but a more circumspect approach can really help,” says Jeff Crume, executive ...
- A Flu Shot for Your Mac Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:05PMOne of the main reasons Windows users switch to the Macintosh is to escape the constant onslaught of malware. Viruses, Trojans and spyware are a constant threat to the Windows ecosystem. Apple touts the Mac as being a haven from malware, and certainly in the past that's been the case. But the past is no guarantee of what will happen in the future.
- Phishing attacks get personal Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 8:08AMMost computer users can spot phishing messages. Unfortunately, cybercriminals have become more sophisticated, too. Targeted phishing attacks account for 0.4 percent of spam. That may seem minor, but it's 800 million messages a day.
- January is Clean Your Computer Month Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:23AMImagine having your bank account compromised and identity stolen. The culprit, an unclean computer. January is clean up your computer month. Charles Davis repairs computers at the Software Center in Joplin.
- A Web of deceit Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 12:18AMAS more companies embrace the Internet to deliver their services, there is a marked increase in the threat of spamming from fraudsters.
- Phishing attacks get personal Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:18PMYou know to watch for phishing attacks, which use e-mail messages purporting to be from legitimate businesses to trick you into divulging private information. You're cautious and use a good spam filter, but phishing messages still get through. And these messages are more dangerous than ever.
- Lurking online, a Web rife with 'evil purposes' Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:11AMIt can be an e-mail from the widow of a recently deceased Nigerian prince asking for your help in disposing of $5 million.
- Digital TV likes clear signal path Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:41PMQuestion: If I buy a new digital TV, can I just plug it in and use it, as I do the old TV now? My son insists that it has to be hooked to an antenna, but the old televisions worked fine without one.
- Anti-bias worker sent racist, sexist e-mails Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:47PMCOLUMBUS (AP) - An Ohio state employee whose job is to prevent discrimination repeatedly sent racist and sexist e-mails from his government account, an investigation found, but kept his job.
- Learn to take care of those high-tech presents Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 6:35AMLucky you. Santa delivered a new computer, digital camera, iPod or cell phone under your Christmas tree. Now for the reality check. How are you going to care for and maintain this shiny - and expensive - device to help ensure years of trouble-free use?
- Five simple ways to speed up your PC Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 5:37AMIt's the swirling, blue circle -- or the multicolored palette -- that sits on your computer screen while the Internet loads. It's the stationary black sand of an hourglass.
- Watch Out for Hidden Cookies Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:56AMBrowser plug-ins can also store individually-identifying data, and your normal privacy settings may have no effect.
- Watch Out for Hidden Cookies Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:52AM By now, most of us are aware of the potential privacy risks posed by Web cookies. But according to a new paper published by security consultancy iSec Partners, traditional browser-based cookies aren't the only technology used to store user data anymore. A number of browser plug-ins offer similar capabilities -- and because plug-ins are nonstandard browser components, users are often unaware ...
- Digital TV likes clear signal path Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 10:24PMQIf I buy a new digital TV, can I just plug it in and use it, as I do the old TV now? My son insists that it has to be hooked to an antenna, but the old televisions worked fine without one.
- A little tech TLC Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:02AMLucky you. Santa delivered a new computer, digital camera, iPod Now for the reality check. How are you going to care for and maintain this shiny - and expensive - device to help ensure years of trouble-free use?
- Congress Hacked Again Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 12:04AMDave_in_Pa How can we make Congress idiot-proof??? 12/28/2008 6:10:33 PM I was first hit by a virus over the Internet in 1995. New to PCs and the Internet, I was foolish enough to be surfing the Net with my new PC without any firewall or anti-virus protection.
- Security Fix Live Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 9:00PMSecurity Fix blogger Brian Krebs answers your questions about the latest computer security threats and offers ways to protect your personal information.
- 'Boom year' Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 12:28AMHow the hi-tech criminals took on a new tack in 2008
- Top Online Security Threats for 2009 Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 8:19PM Twenty years after the release of the Morris Worm , one of the first worms discovered on the Internet, the Web has proven to be the primary place where bad guys lurk, looking for poorly secured websites to plant malicious code. And, they find plenty. According to the 2009 Security Threat Report [PDF] from Sophos , one new infected Web page is discovered every 4.5 seconds. With that in ...
- Santa left a virus under the Christmas tree Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 7:40PMAmazon has warned its customers that one of Samsung's digital picture frames shipped to customers infected with a virus. While Samsung has some egg on its face, malware that ships on consumer hardware is not as serious of an issue as it may seem. Earlier this week Amazon alerted its customers to an issue affecting the installation CD that shipped with the Samsung SPF-85H 8 inch Digital Picture ...
- Tips to Bring Your PC Up to Speed Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 7:17AM(ARA) - Your PC isn't very old, but it sure is slow - so slow that you would love to replace it with something new and speedy. But a new computer just isn't in the budget in this tough economy.
- Protect Your Money While Shopping Online Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 5:26PMIf you’re not already back from doing your Boxing Day shopping, you know what kind of trouble awaits at the mall.
- Social Networking Online: Is it Safe? Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:45PM(ARA) - With literally millions of people using social networking sites on the Internet, don't be surprised if you find your coworker on MySpace or even your grandma on Facebook. Social networking isn't just for teens, and adults are joining virtual communities in increasing numbers.
- Spyware Adware Alert SE 2008.1 - Security & Privacy / Anti-Spam & Anti-Spy ... Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:42PMDecember 11, 2008 Tried Tool has announced Spyware Adware Alert SE 2008.1 v1.17. Spyware Adware Alert SE scans your computer for hidden parasites and removes them permanently. Our advanced system cleaner works to repair and correct errors caused by ad and spywares and tweaks your PC for optimal performance. Annoying pop-up ads are blocked before they have a chance to bother you again. Does your ...
- Microsoft Investigating Reports of New IE7 Exploit Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 9:51PMMicrosoft said it is investigating reports that a new exploit is going around that takes advantage of an unpatched security hole in Internet Explorer 7. The SANS Internet Storm Center, which tracks hacking trends, said today that while the exploit does not appear to be widely in use at the moment, that situation is likely to change soon, since instructions showing criminals how to take advantage ...
- Watch Out If You Use Internet Explorer Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:35AMWith a security breach having been detected, make sure you download the emergency patch from 6pm tonight.
- Thieves out to loot personal information Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:15AMAs many Livingston County residents rush to complete their holiday shopping, some may lose sight of protecting their personal information.
- Adware pusher no longer valued by Microsoft Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:57AM Nick Farrell the inquirer Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:17:21 +0000 A message from Redmond
- PRESS STATEMENT:MALAYSIA AWARDED THE SOUTH-SOUTH INNOVATION AWARD 2008, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FIFTH UNITED NATIONS ... Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 8:38AMATTENTION EDITOR, BUSINESS DESK Malaysia has been selected as a recipient of the South-South Innovation Award, which was presented during the Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo 2008, in conjunction with the Fifth United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation from 16-19 December 2008 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. The award was received by Tan Sri Dr.
- An overview of spyware and adware - what it is, and how to avoid it Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:02AMThe first thing you need to know about protecting yourself from these things is to totally understand what they do. Once you know what spyware and adware is, you'll be able to take measures against it infecting your machine.
- Does the Internet Need its Own Police Force? Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:56PMSecurity Firm Calls for Organization to Patrol Internet
- Be cautious when holiday shopping on the Web Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 1:45PMMINOOKA - With more people looking for that perfect gift on-line, thieves are busy creating all types of scams.
- US shuts down 'scareware' sellers Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 12:46PMMore than one million Americans have been caught out by a ruse peddling fake security software, say US authorities.
- Tips to Bring Your PC Up to Speed Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 12:44PM(ARA) - Your PC isn't very old, but it sure is slow - so slow that you would love to replace it with something new and speedy. But a new computer just isn't in the budget in this tough economy.
- Gifts for the gamer in your life Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 11:10AM The holiday season has begun in earnest, and that means it's time for that most dreaded pastime of winter: shopping.
- Panda Internet Security 2009 Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 3:56AMPanda Internet Security 2009 is vastly improved in speed and effectiveness over last year, but could use a little more work on specific features and technical support.
- Be wary of scammers when shopping online Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 3:43AMShopping online can be convenient, and often there are good deals to be found. But Mark Fernandes with the Better Business Bureau says it's important to be aware of scammers and hackers especially during ...
- MEDIA ALERT: Check Point's ZoneAlarm ForceField Protects against Drive-by Download Attacks Associated with Latest ... Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 11:41PMCheck Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Check Point ZoneAlarm ForceField browser security product protects consumers against the drive-by downloads associated with a newly discovered flaw in Internet Explorer 7. By placing a two-way "bubble of security" around the browser, ZoneAlarm ForceField prevents drive-by ...
- MEDIA ALERT: Check Point's ZoneAlarm ForceField Protects against Drive-by Download Attacks Associated with Latest ... Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 11:30PM Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Check Point ZoneAlarm ...
- MEDIA ALERT: Check Point's ZoneAlarm ForceField Protects against Drive-by Download Attacks Associated with Latest ... Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 11:14PM REDWOOD CITY, Calif.----Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. , the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced that Check Point ZoneAlarm ForceField browser security product protects consumers against the drive-by downloads associated with a newly discovered flaw in Internet Explorer 7.
- We need to monitor information security grifters, too Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 9:06PMPeople who try to capitalize on a false sense of insecurity only further damage the state of Internet security.
- New Sophos Security Report Names and Shames United States for Deluge of Internet Attacks in 2008 Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 2:26PMIT security and control firm Sophos has published its Security Threat Report 2009 examining the threat landscape over the last twelve months, and predicting emerging cybercrime trends for 2009.
- Sunbelt Software Announces Top Ten Spyware/Malware Threats for November Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 2:00PM Sunbelt Software, a leading provider of Windows security and management software, today announced the top ten most prevalent spyware and malware threats for the month of November. The report, compiled from monthly scans performed by Sunbelt's award-winning antispyware tool, CounterSpy™, and its new anti-malware solution, VIPRE™ Antivirus + Antispyware, is a service of the Sunbelt Software ...
- Microsoft joins free security software push Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 7:44PMTwo years ago, Microsoft rankled computer-security software vendors by jumping into their market. Now the company is again creating waves by pulling out of it.
- Dec 08th Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 5:09PMCybercriminals are increasingly targeting corporate employees who use free Web tools to access corporate systems. Social-networking sites are the most popular where hackers gather personal data for usernames and passwords.
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