Antivirus Software a Necessity |
| 7/30/2009 3:07:24 AM |
While working for a federal agency, we had the best of the best firewall software installed in our computers. It was extremely rare that any virus got into our system. When I got my home computer, I wanted that same, safe protection. When you purchase your computer, some programs come with it; but, if you are like me, not extremely computer literate, extra protection is... Read More |
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How spyware works |
| 7/27/2009 6:24:26 AM |
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Gumblar- Latest e-Threat of the month |
| 7/23/2009 5:48:37 AM |
Posted on July 9, 2009
Filed Under Malware, Online Security News, PC Security, Trojans, Worms | 1 Comment 
Hello Friend, There’s a new malware on the web that is wrecking havoc in every way possible. This drive-by-download exploit is called, Gumblar. The latest manner of attack known from Gumblar is when doing searches on Google, it redirects... Read More |
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What’s a Trojan Horse virus? |
| 7/20/2009 5:01:23 AM |
What’s a Trojan Horse virus?Wednesday May 31, 2006 Trojan Horse virus
What’s a Trojan Horse virus?
A Trojan Horse is an email virus usually released by an email attachment. If opened, it will scour your hard drive for any personal and financial information such as your social security, account, and PIN numbers. Once it has collected your info, it is sent to a thief’s... Read More |
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What you should know about firewalls |
| 7/15/2009 11:18:24 AM |
What You Should Know About Firewalls
It's 2 a.m. Do you know what your PC is doing? If not, you're probably not running a firewall to protect your system from hackers and malcontents.
Michael Desmond
Scott Rolf knows trouble when he sees it. An IT director for a law firm near Cleveland, Ohio, Rolf was asked by a friend to check out the new Web site the friend had put up on a... Read More |
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I Think It's Worth Investing In The Very Best Antivirus Software |
| 7/12/2009 12:00:05 PM |
 I have just updated and upgraded my antivirus software because the subscription had expired. I use a well known antivirus software package that has a proven record of efficiency and seems to work very effectively. This antivirus software package is one of the more expensive ones but to my way of thinking it is definitely money well spent. I work from home on a computer so... Read More |
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Computer Virus Loaded State Worker's Laptop With Porn |
| 7/10/2009 6:09:52 AM |
Computer Virus Loaded State Worker's Laptop With Porn by Humphrey Cheung
Boston (MA) - A former Massachusetts state worker has been vindicated of child pornography charges after investigators said a computer virus was responsible for automatically downloading dozens of illegal pictures. Michael Fiola, formerly of the Department of Industrial Accidents, was fired in 2007... Read More |
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Someone wants in your computer badly! |
| 7/7/2009 7:52:05 AM |
| SAN JOSE, Calif. - Microsoft Corp. has taken the rare step of warning about a serious computer security vulnerability it hasn't fixed yet. The vulnerability disclosed Monday affects Internet Explorer users whose computers run the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003operating software. It can allow hackers to remotely take control of victims' machines. The victims don't need to do... Read More |
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How about a little "Spam" with your morning coffee? |
| 7/6/2009 5:54:46 AM |
Spam, spam, virus, porn and spam on spam
January 28 2003
There's little we can do about it beyond gritting our teeth and hitting the delete button.
The e-mail system is wilting under the attack of confidence tricksters and the mad inventors of viruses, warns Garry Barker.
A black plague has descended on the Internet bringing with it computer viruses, pornography and mass... Read More |
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Lets go shopping today online..... |
| 7/5/2009 5:40:31 AM |
If you are trying to trap armadillos with the Havahart model we use here is a tip. Make sure to check the trigger as it gets older. Ours is 4 years old now and I have seen catch fall off only to find that it need a drop of oil or a tweak now and then. The damage was getting extra bad and I was wondering... Read More |
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How to avoid home-based business scams |
| 7/3/2009 5:34:35 AM |
How to avoid home-based business scamsByRon Auerbach, eHow Member  **Envelope stuffing**
This is a very common home business you see advertised in many places. And it sounds very simple. All you have to... Read More
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PayPal Makes Drying Up Phishing Holes a Priority |
| 7/1/2009 7:13:46 AM |
PayPal Makes Drying Up Phishing Holes a Priority
Security exec details steps payment company is taking to stop e-mail scams
By Jaikumar Vijayan
February 19, 2007 12:00 PM ET Comments(1)Recommended(221)DiggTwitterShare/Email
Computerworld - With 133 million users of its online payment service worldwide, PayPal is arguably one of the most recognizable Internet brands — and one... Read More |
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