A new Trojan program is targeting unwitting users’ bank data by intercepting account information before it is encrypted and sending it to a central attacker database.
PC World says: “The Trojan, dubbed Trojan.Silentbanker by security software company Symantec, can intercept online banking transactions that normally are well guarded by two-factor authentication procedures. During a banking transaction, […]
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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Unless you bring your own laptop or PC with you everywhere you go, chances are you will need to use a Public PC for a quick email check or surfing. Here are some tips to keep your information safe on public computers.
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PC World says that Symantec’s suite is a solid performer and easy to use. Kaspersky’s and BitDefender’s suites are the fastest to respond to new malware outbreaks, while McAfee offers lots of extra features.
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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 […]
How to Spot an E-Mail Scam. Wondering whether the message announcing that you’ve received an e-card is legit? Or whether PayPal is really trying to contact you? Did you actually win 50 Million dollars? Here’s a visual guide to spotting malware, fraud, and other dirty tricks in your inbox courtesy of PC World.
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You may ask: “What is a Botnet?” A Botnet is a jargon term for a collection of software robots, or bots, which run autonomously and automatically. They run on groups of “zombie” computers controlled remotely by crackers. This can also refer to the network of computers using distributed computing software. While the term “botnet” can […]
A company that sells security based products announcing this does sound a bit self-serving, but a new study by McAfee Inc. and the National Cyber Security Alliance has found that 78 percent of consumer PCs in the U.S. are not protected (defined as having up-to-date AV, spyware and a properly configured firewall).
What’s interesting, though […]
Most people have many files or folders on their computer which they do not want others to see or use. If you are interested in protecting your personal information, Free Hide Folder is exactly what you have been searching for. With Free Hide Folder you will protect your files avoiding them to be being modified, […]
Some of you may have old PC’s lying around, and some of them would probably be in good working condition. One good idea when testing new programs, visiting unfamiliar websites or doing anything that may jeopardize the stability and data of your primary PC is to have that secondary PC do all the testing for […]
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Written by Sravan Bhamidipati [email] for b5media.
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