Archive for December, 2008
A worm program that has been tricking Facebook users into downloading malicious software since July has resurfaced. Criminals have released a new variation of the worm, known as Koobface, Facebook said Friday. The program is spreading via Facebook
Apple quietly recommends using antivirus software - Mac CentralI m a Mac. You […]
The Most Dangerous Malware of 2008 Came From the Internet, According - Yahoo Finance
0 Comments Published December 17th, 2008 inCUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ — It’s no surprise — surfing the Internet without a security software installed brings dangerous consequences, especially since the growth of Web threats have increased by nearly 2000 percent since 2005
Blue Coat and Proofpoint Partner to Deliver the Next Generation of - EarthtimesSUNNYVALE, Calif. […]
Microsoft release emergency patch for Explorer security hole - Brisbane Times
0 Comments Published December 16th, 2008 inMicrosoft will release an emergency patch later today to fix a perilous software flaw allowing hackers to hijack Internet Explorer browsers and take over computers. The US software giant said on Tuesday that in response to “the threat to customers
Cybercriminals out in force - Fort Worth Star-TelegramProtecting yourself To ward off cybercriminals, […]
China irks US with computer security review rules - Bismarck Tribune
0 Comments Published December 16th, 2008 inBEIJING - The Chinese government is stirring trade tensions with Washington with a plan to require foreign computer security technology to be submitted for government approval, in a move that might require suppliers to disclose business secrets
Millions warned not to use Internet Explorer after Chinese fraudsters - Daily MailMillions […]
Users of all current versions of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser might be vulnerable to having their computers hijacked because of a serious security hole in the software that is still not fixed. The flaw lets criminals commandeer victims
Ward Off Mac Exploits - DatamationWindows Server 2008 and Vista systems use Address Space Layout […]
California Community Bank Identity Theft Awareness Day - MSN MoneyCentral
0 Comments Published December 13th, 2008 inThe Escondido Branch of California Community Bank CABK has partnered with America Shredding to highlight the significant dangers of Identity Theft. Over 10,000,000 Americans have had their identity stolen in recent years costing billions of dollars
Phishers pose as big businesses to trick consumers this holiday season - My West Texas
0 Comments Published December 13th, 2008 inKeep your guard up and your wits about you in order to fend off a new string of phishing e-mails making the rounds this holiday season. Hackers and scammers are pretending to be customer service personnel from some of the biggest names in business
Internetting every thing, everywhere, all the time - CNN(CNN) […]
Microsoft opens Swiss R&D center for Voice-over-IP - WTOP Radio
0 Comments Published December 9th, 2008 inZURICH, Switzerland (AP) - Microsoft said Tuesday it has opened a new research center in Switzerland to develop internet telephony software, also known as Voice-over-IP. The U.S. tech giant said the center, located in Zurich, will grow from 45 to 200
Trusteer offers up malware search tool - CNET NewsTrusteer , a company […]
Guard yourself against identity theft on social networks - Dallas Morning News
0 Comments Published December 8th, 2008 inThe next source of identity theft may be social networking Web sites. “There’s a growing problem, and the risks are increasing,” said Scott Mitic, chief executive of TrustedID, which has identity-theft protection products for consumers and businesses
Protecting Yourself From Online Identity Theft Save Email Print - WKYT 27Today is Cyber Monday and […]
Fla. Agency Puts Social Security Numbers On Net - WPBF News 25
0 Comments Published December 7th, 2008 inTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A state agency said it accidentally put the Social Security numbers of about 250,000 job seekers on the Internet for 19 days. The security breach occurred on a test server in October, the Agency for Workforce Innovation disclosed
Thieves Winning Online War, Maybe in Your PC - Star News OnlineDespite […]