This should be a very short post as I have a fun contest starting on Monday here so we’ll keep it light and easy for now…
Below are a few simple ways to make sure your computer stays safe and secure for that much longer (they all eventually get messed up, even you Mac):
Run a software […]
Start-up NovaShield says that in May it will release its first security product for the PC,: a behavior-based detection software designed to catch, quarantine and eradicate malware not ordinarily detected by signature-based antivirus products. Sounds good to be true for me. How efficient and effective would it be?
The Windows-based NovaShield software will recognize activity from […]
How ironic. Security firm Symantec has confirmed ActiveX flaws in its most popular consumer security software that could give attackers the means to hijack the Windows PCs that the programs are supposed to protect. The vulnerabilities are in an ActiveX control that ships with several products, including Norton AntiVirus, Norton Internet Security, Norton SystemWorks and […]
Symantec has introduced Norton AntiVirus Dual Protection for the Mac. The security software offers protection for both the Mac and Windows partitions for Boot Camp or users of other virtualization products and costs $98, which includes a one-year subscription for virus updates.
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Get ready to patch your Microsoft Works installation as hackers have posted the code on the world wild web opening the floodgates for possible exploits.
The proof-of-concept code, posted Wednesday to the Milw0rm Web site, exploits a bug in the Microsoft Works file converter software that is part of Office 2003 and can be used […]
When you log into Windows XP as a limited user, standard security settings dictate neither you nor any program you run can change any important Windows setting. On a shared computer, you should follow good security policies by maintaining an administrator account for yourself and give other users limited accounts.
For maximum protection, use a […]
Web surfers beware! A sophisticated hacking scheme seen early last year is affecting an increasing number of Web servers, including one owned by a major online advertising company, the chief technology officer of Finjan Software said Monday. It appears that a single gang is behind the attacks, since the malicious software it spreads is storing […]
If you think that the latest security apps and updates afford complete and impenetrable protection against malware attacks, think again. Today’s malware developers use dedicated test labs and other increasingly professional techniques to improve their chances of infecting your computer. And the techniques they employ to outpace security software makers appear to be working.
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We all know that retailers will be ready for Black Friday but so are hackers poised to launch a slew of Web-based attacks against consumers. Why should you be on alert? Your money and personal information could be at risk.
“The holiday season in general is a huge time for hackers … [and] Black Friday is […]
Ever wondered exactly what hackers do when trying to break into a machine? Everyone’s heard the vague generalities—run password crackers, sniff out data in unsecured public Wi-Fi hot spots, and i wont even touch those movie stuff - but what are the actual specific tools they use? Could you use them to test your own […]
Tips and Tricks to help you Master Your Computer
Written by Jesse Middleton [email] for b5media.
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