Entries Tagged ‘AntiVirus’:
filed in Internet, Software on Sep.30, 2008
It’s up to Google and Yahoo to come together on a solution to stop serving up web sites in their index that pose a threat to an end user. There are many sites that are indexed that offer fake software for antivirus and spyware protection. One site recently reported as badware, was selling antivirus software [...]
Tags: AntiVirus, fake software, malware, search engines, security
filed in Internet on Jul.23, 2008
If you run a web site, forum or blog, it’s best that you block any domains with the extension of .ru. There has been a lot of spam bots originating from this domain extension, and for most web administrators, it has been a nuisance.
It’s important to understand how to block this domain extension if you’re [...]
Tags: AntiVirus, domains, email, malware, spam
filed in Internet, Software on Jul.10, 2008
Microsoft, as of late, has been making headlines and not the headlines it would have hoped for.
Criminals have found a new way to attack PC users, taking advantage of what appears to be a new bug in Microsoft’s Word software, according to Symantec (Compare Patch and Vulnerability Management products).
Symantec warned of the attack Tuesday, saying [...]
Tags: AntiVirus, Microsoft Word, Software, Symantec, Trojan
filed in Computers, Software on Jun.24, 2008
Though hackers target Macs far less frequently than Microsoft Windows PCs, doesn’t mean Mac users are in the clear by any means.
Antivirus firm SecureMac claims to have discovered multiple variants of a Trojan horse being distributed from a hacker Web site. The site hosts a discussion on distributing the Trojan horse through iChat and Limewire.
The [...]
Tags: AntiVirus, Apple, mac, security, Trojan