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Today more than ever, there are more threats from the online world. It’s seems every time you turn around you hear another story about someones computer or personal identity being stolen. It can happen in an instant and without a flash. Before you know it, it’s too late to stop it. If you have a family you want to protect, you want to make sure they are safe online, where no one can get at them. That’s why you need to be more pro active about your computer when it comes to security. Sure you may think it’s hard and you also may think it’s only for geeks. But fear not, because you too can learn how. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Malware’ Category
How to Protect Your Family Online from Hackers and Predators
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Microsoft Outlook Malware Scam
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Have you received any Malware lately? Are you sure? It seems that with each passing day we are faced with new threats. Gilda Radner used to play a character called Roseanne Rosannadanna that used to say “It just goes to show ya, if it ain’t one thing, it’s another’. It seems that there are a never-ending flow of creativity as it applies to screwing with our computers and the productivity that we hope to gain from them. And this installment doesn’t fall short in bringing you another one of which you should be aware. (more…)
New Malware Threat
Monday, September 14th, 2009By Roger G. Best
Among the most current threats is a particularly nasty variety of malware is known as Antivirus Pro 2010. This is another iteration of an old trick. The threat is slightly different, as is what it actually does on your system, but it’s an ugly little beast any way you look at it. Here’s the skinny on what it does and how it tries to “get” you. (more…)
Malware: XP Anti-Virus 2008 or XP Anti-Virus 2009
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Recently, there has been an onslaught of malware infecting computers around the area. Malware is software designed specifically to disrupt a computer system and often include Trojan horses, worms or other viruses. The term “malware” is just an abbreviated term for malicious software. So, the big question on our minds is what is infecting our computers and how did it get past our anti-virus software? The most common one we have been seeing is referred to as “XP Anti-Virus 2008 or XP Anti-Virus 2009”. This software presents itself as a valid anti-spyware program and advertises itself with Trojans and other forms of malware. You will see fake security alerts and warnings on websites that say you are infected or being attacked in some way. If you click on these ads or pop-ups, it downloads the installer for the program and installs itself on your computer. Another common way it installs itself is through a pop-up that asks you to take a survey. Clicking anything, whether it is “Yes”, “No”, or even the red “X” that closes the window, installs the malware. The whole purpose of this malware and many others like it is to get you to buy software to treat your “infection”. You may also see fake warnings on pages that look like Google or an internet explorer page. All of these “warnings” should be ignored!! (more…)
Worm Attack Code
Thursday, August 6th, 2009It’s out there, but it’s widely thought that hackers have yet to activate the payload of the Conficker virus.
Yep, the threats continue. There’s a worm that’s spreading through low security networks, memory sticks, and PC. The really sad thing is that much of this threat could be mitigated by making sure that the appropriate security updates have been applied. This malicious program, also known as Downadup or Kido, has been spreading across networks since October, 2008. Although it’s spread appears to be leveling off, the biggest fears are that someone could easily take control of any and all of the estimated 9.5 million PCs that are currently infected. (more…)