malware
Apple Finally Releases Fix for Mac Defender Malware
Apple was silent for far too long on the matter of the Mac Defender Malware, a Rogue anti-virus application like those seen on Windows machines for the past few years. This type of malware tricks users into thinking they are protecting their computer by displaying false “infection” messages and offering a fix in exchange for [...]
Kaspersky Son Feared Kidnapped
Ivan Kaspersky, son of a Russian software giant, has been missing since April 19th. It is believed that the young man was abducted. Security powerhouse Eugene Kaspersky, the CEO and co-founder of antivirus company Kaspersky Lab, has asked only that the media stop spreading rumors and speculation. Nothing official has come forth from the Kaspersky [...]
Should an ISP Cut Off Infected Users?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Damn these compromised systems. They’re ruining it for the rest of us. Someone on Lockergnome asked if ISPs should cut off bot-infected users. This refers to people who have computers that happen to be infected with software that can potentially turn [...]
Does a Mac Need Security Software?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed A chat room visitor asked me if it’s necessary to have an anti-virus program installed on Mac OS X. Most people will tell you that it isn’t needed, but I have a feeling my assistant Kat won’t agree with that assessment. [...]
Is That Website Safe?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Aaron has recorded this screencast to show all of you how to figure out if a website you want to visit is safe or not. McAfee’s SiteAdvisor doesn’t require any downloads, and will give you a detailed report along with your [...]
Is Your Computer Part of a Botnet in the US?
During the first half of 2010, more than two million computers in the United States alone were found to be part of a botnet. Microsoft performed the research, which showed that Brazil had the second highest level of infections at 550,000. The country hit hardest is South Korea, where 14.6 out of every 1000 machines [...]
CA Offers Savings to Stay Safe Online
Malware is everywhere. You don’t have to download torrents or visit adult sites in order to have your computer infected. Seemingly innocent sites aimed at kids have been known to have drive-by malicious content embedded within their pages. These drive-bys install themselves silenty onto your machine to do their dirty work. There is no warning. [...]
Top 100 Windows PC Security Tips
There are more threats to the security of your computer than I can begin to count. New types of attacks are released on more than a daily basis… you have to be vigilant. You already know to use strong passwords. You also know to be sure and have a good anti-virus program and firewall installed. [...]
Potential Threat for Wireless Networks Discovered
According to researchers, a threat may be lurking in your local Internet cafe. It’s called Typhoid adware, and works much like Typhoid Mary did. Typhoid Mary was the first healthy carrier of Typhoid Fever. She spread the disease to dozens of people near New York City in the early 1900s. “Our research describes a potential [...]
SUPERAntiSpyware Educational License Special
In the past, we’ve been fortunate to offer discounts on SUPERAntiSpyware to our readers, and the response has always been great. SAS is an excellent product, one which Kat highly recommends. Today I learned that they are offering a very special license for educational institutions, and I wanted to make sure that it is passed [...]
Facebook Serves Up Unwanted Apps
Amidst a slew of heated arguments this week surrounding Facebook’s stance on privacy, yet another blemish has been added to the mix. Many people woke up this morning to find that the popular site had decided to serve up unwanted apps without any consent or control on the part of the user. This morning, Facebook [...]
Computer Malware: There’s a Facebook App for That
The newly-published results of the 2010 Consumer Reports State of the Net survey are interesting, to say the least. While much of the findings discuss privacy in general, one item that was glossed over stood out to me. According to the study: Of the estimated 18.4 million adult Facebook users who used apps (games and [...]
McAfee Mess Could Cost Millions
In the antivirus industry, false positives run amok. No matter which vendor you choose to buy from, you’re going to have the occasional hiccup. Those small snafus are usually easily sorted out, with minimal downtime or expense. Once in a while, though, someone falls asleep at the wheel and all hell breaks loose. Such was [...]
When are People Strange?
It’s always interesting to read people’s answers to random questions. For instance, I asked on my Facebook page earlier what makes a person strange. The answers were varied as usual. Many community members cracked simple jokes in reply. Still others actually came up with some cool insight into the question. The absolute best answer had [...]
Is a URL Shortener Really What Twitter Needed?
Twitter’s Chirp conference closed out today with the news that the company will soon roll out it’s official URL shortener. CEO
