Resurrecting a Virus Variant
by Frank Jovine on 02/03/2012 in Online Security Tools, Security, Virus Threats
Many viruses are re-engineered into other versions or variants from the original infection. Many of us feel protected by our security programs, but in all reality, they only protect what’s known. The zero day exploits are viruses that morph into a behemoth of panic and confusion. There’s no sure thing and the only defense is [...]
Full StoryHow to Fix the Recent WordPress Hack
by Frank Jovine on 05/13/2010 in Security, WordPress
I know there are many WordPress blogs that have been recently infected with Malware, and not only blogs hosted at GoDaddy. A friend today had his WordPress blog hacked and I immediately checked the source code and found a script located before the closed body tag </body>. When his blog would load, it would launch [...]
Full StoryGoDaddy Addresses WordPress Attacks
by Frank Jovine on 05/12/2010 in Security, WordPress
GoDaddy steps up to the plate in a timely fashion to address the latest WordPress exploits. In a recent blog post at GoDaddy, they are working to secure WordPress blogs that are vulnerable to exploits such as PHP injections and Malware. We’ve confirmed from reports we seen that customers of BlueHost, DreamHost, Media Temple, Network [...]
Full StoryHTML 5 Poses Possible Security Risks
by Frank Jovine on 05/12/2010 in Security, Vulnerabilities
It’s not rocket science to figure out that the new version of HTML 5 due out by 2011 will have some holes to fill. Just like any thing new in the IT space, there will always be risks. If we look back at Windows XP for example, Microsoft is still patching this elderly OS today. [...]
Full StoryiTunes Gift Certificate Hoax Email
by Frank Jovine on 05/11/2010 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
I received an email from iTunes late last night claiming that I have received an iTunes Gift Certificate worth $50.00. The email instructed me to open an attached file to access a certificate code. Do not open this attachment! I opened the attachment on my test machine to see what it was. My security tools [...]
Full StoryWordPress Under Attack Again
by Frank Jovine on 05/10/2010 in Security, WordPress
About a month ago it was WordPress blogs hosted at Network Solutions that were under attack, and now that list of host companies has expanded to DreamHost, GoDaddy, Bluehost and Media Temple. It’s disturbing that after the news about Network Solutions more than a month ago, you would think these host companies would have had [...]
Full StorySUPERAntiSpyware Educational License Special
by Frank Jovine on 05/10/2010 in Security, Spyware Removal
SUPERAntiSpyware.com helps schools during difficult economic times with FREE lifetime updates on educational licenses in addition to discounted student versions. EUGENE, OR (May 6, 2010) – SUPERAntiSpyware.com, a Pacific Northwest developer of state-of-the-art security software, has announced a special offer for educational institutions. From now through August 1, 2010, all SUPERAntiSpyware multi-user licenses sold to [...]
Full StoryMother’s Day FTD Spam
by Frank Jovine on 05/08/2010 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
Sunday, May 9 is Mother’s Day and also a day in which cyber criminals launch spam campaigns to trick users into making purchases from illegal websites. The criminals will use templates from legitimate websites to mask their crimes. One of the most popular gifts is ordering flowers online for our loving moms. Unfortunately, these criminals [...]
Full StoryTwtfaster Compromises Twitter Accounts
by Frank Jovine on 05/07/2010 in Security, Social Networking
A received a message on Twitter about a new site that automatically can increase followers on Twitter. I had to investigate to see what they were offering and what the terms were. I was amazed at what I found on Twtfaster. If you sign up with this service, you just handed them the keys to [...]
Full StoryMicrosoft Award Winning Price Scam
by Frank Jovine on 05/06/2010 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
You just received an email from Microsoft claiming that you won the “Award Winning Price” and all you need to do is provide information about yourself to claim your prize. This is a scam and you should delete this email immediately. I received this email earlier today and I knew it was a scam in [...]
Full StoryFacebook Toolbar Malware Spam
by Frank Jovine on 05/05/2010 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security, Virus Threats
Cyber Criminals drool over the fact they can target an audience of more than 400 million users. These criminals are getting more sophisticated by re-engineering old threats into fresh and more convincing ones. This one purports to be a toolbar that makes it easier to connect with folks on Facebook. The Download Here link leads [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove the Instant Messenger Worm
by Frank Jovine on 05/04/2010 in Security, Virus Removal, Virus Threats
There’s a new IM Worm spreading on Yahoo Messenger. The good news is that the file is an executable which requires a user to run it for it to become active. Unfortunately, users will more than likely run the .exe file as they may think it is safe because it came from a friend. A [...]
Full StoryPayPal New Phishing Scam
by Frank Jovine on 05/03/2010 in Scams & Hoaxes, Security
The email comes in the form as a “new message” from PayPal and claims that an error has been detected in the recipient’s PayPal account and he or she must submit an attached form verifying his or her details or risk having the account suspended. The email is not from PayPal. The claim that there [...]
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iTunes Gift Certificate Hoax Email
I received an email from iTunes late last night claiming that I have received an iTunes Gift Certificate worth $50.00. The email instructed me to open an attached file to access a certificate code. Do not open this attachment! I opened the attachment on my test machine to see what it was. My security tools [...]
Full StorySimple SEO Strategy For Your Blog
I become really sad whenever I visit some of my favorite forums online, especially the newbie section, only to see threads upon threads from people who find it difficult to get traffic to their blog and are complaining as a result. As a blogger, traffic is the most important thing you need to make your [...]
Full StorySEO Off Page Best Practices
Listed below are SEO best practices to increase referral traffic and link building. I provided tools that will help you to achieve good results and keep you out of harms way from bad sites. Social Engagement Building: This is an affective way to build online reputation. Select the most popular social networks like; Facebook, Twitter, [...]
Full StorySuperAntiSpyware Best in Spyware Detection and Removal
SuperAntiSpyware detects and removes Spyware, Adware, Malware, Trojans, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Rootkits and many other types of threats. SuperAntiSpyware is a powerful, highly effective Spyware remover introducing advanced detection and removal features along with reliable real-time protection. SuperAntiSpyware is definitely one of the best products available today in its class. The installation is easy and [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Antivir Solution Pro
Antivir Solution Pro is rogue anti-spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads Antivir Solution Pro and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the [...]
Full StoryNext Google Pagerank Update
A few of my social friends reached out to me this past week and asked me when I think the next Google Pagerank will be. I told them that only Google knows when. Is it possible that Google may wait until New Years Eve like they did last year to update Pagerank? It could very [...]
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