eWeek - This is a good thing, but I’m suspicious of the extent to which it will stop malware. The key is social engineering. It seems to me that in most cases where malware gets installed users know they are installing something and therefore will be willing

GreenBorder s virtual environment protects PCs
Network World Fusion - The effect is such that any changes made within the virtual area by rootkits, spyware and malware are erased as soon as you exit your browser session. Also, any attempt by a rogue application to scan your system for personal

Ad-Aware 2007 Free
PC World - This free antispyware program with a solid scanning engine has a significantly improved UI. Lavasoft’s Ad-Aware Free includes better detection of adware and malware, a scanning engine that goes easy on your PC’s system resources, and a snazzy new

Web Browsers
eWeek - For a while, Microsoft looked to have won the battle for Web browsers. But with malware attacks targeting the browser and Internet companies wanting to extend their platforms, the roles of browsers are increasing.

Security Watch: Crimeware, SMiShing, and Cross-Platform Worms
PC Magazine - which has focused a lot of attention on protecting mobile platforms, argues that Mobler poses no immediate risk to mobile device users in its present form. However, it’s possible that virus writers might use it as a basis for more malicious malware

Archive for: December, 2007
ZDNet Blogs - Now there s another source of potential malware to worry about. A researcher has released code that shows how a hacker can use the Google toolbar to get users to install malicious software or expose themselves to a phishing attack by installing a

‘Spyware’ is often a wolf in sheep’s clothing
Raleigh News & Observer - Unfortunately, malware masquerading as fixes to spyware or virus problems is common and, in fact, has recently generated several queries to this column. Incidents like this, which trick people into infecting their own systems, underscore the need to

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