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Obama+a+Mac%2C+Clinton+a+PC%2C+but+what+is+McCain%3F: Obama+a+Mac%2C+Clinton+a+PC%2C+but+what+is+McCain%3FSpeaking as an ArizonanMcCain is a 4.77 Mhz IBM PC with 256K of RAM emulating an Apple ][ running VisiCalc.RE: Obama a Mac, Clinton a PC, but what is McCain?Hillary = trojan horseObama = virusA Trojan Horse is full of as much trickery as the mythological Trojan Horse it was...; Tags: Mainframes, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Linux, PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, Default OS, computer virus, McCain, Obama, Obama+a+Mac%2C+Clinton+a+PC%2C+but+what+is+McCain%3F; Discussion threads 2008-02-04
China detains six over 'panda' computer virus: China detains six over 'panda' computer virusPanda VirusWe will have to see if China metes out its harshest punishment to these, assuming they are really guilty that is- maybe it will serve as a not-to-subtle warning or an example of what to do with hackers!Virtual property theft?What's that? Misappropriation...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, computer virus, computer; Discussion threads 2007-02-13
Inoculate your system against computer virus infection: Learn how to protect your computer from destructive virus programs in this sample chapter from Absolute PC Security and Privacy: Defend Your Computer Against Outside Intruders. First, investigate the dangers of computer viruses, then examine how computer viruses work. Next, explore the history of computer viruses and...; Tags: Infection, Computer Virus, Virus, Computer, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; Book chapters 2006-12-06
Police blotter: Child porn blamed on computer virus: Police blotter: Child porn blamed on computer virusAnother pedo bites the dust.Throw him under the jail.This guy stinks of deception[i]"There's no evidence (O'Keefe) ever did anything to help law enforcement. And, yet, when Special Agent Brant showed up in his house…he had nothing to say. Nothing to say. Didn't say...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, child pornography, Police Blotter, computer virus, computer; Discussion threads 2006-11-03
computer viruses: How to Avoid Infection: This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about how viruses work and the best way to keep from getting infected by one --even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes a PowerPoint presentation and speaker's notes, Outlook e-mail invitation, feedback form, handouts, a...; Tags: Infection, Computer Virus, Speaker, Training, Computer, Microsoft Outlook, Workforce Management, Microsoft Office, Security, Viruses And Worms, Office Suites, Software, Human Resources; Download resources 2006-03-28

The Unique Challenge of Spyware: Important Differences to Know About Spyware and Viruses: At first comparison, spyware and computer viruses might appear to have more in common than not. They are both malicious programs, they both impact system stability, and the effects of both can range from being a nuisance to inflicting serious damage. They are also both programs that require specialized tools...; Tags: Computer Virus, Webroot Software Inc., Malicious Program, Virus, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers 2005-08-22
What Is a computer virus? - An Introduction to computer viruses: Part 1: Computer viruses are software programs deliberately designed to interfere with computer operation, record, corrupt, or delete data, or spread themselves to other computers and throughout the Internet, often slowing things down and causing other problems in the process. Just as human viruses range in severity from the 24-hour flu to...; Tags: Computer Virus, Virus, Computer, News, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers 2005-05-23
Defending against the changing scope of computer attacks: In this interview, Peter Szor, author of The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense, shares his thoughts on the changing scope of computer viruses, especially with regard to the increasing financial motivation of virus programmers. Properly defending against computer attacks requires a tremendous amount or research and a thorough...; Tags: Computer Virus, Computer Attack, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; Download resources 2005-03-18
The Art of computer virus Research and Defense: The historyof the personal computer is marked by numerous strains and variants of computerviruses, which have exposed the systematic security vulnerabilities prevalent ina widely networked environment. Properly defending against these attacksrequires a tremendous amount or research and a thorough understanding of howcomputer virus attacks are designed. In his book, TheArt...; Tags: Computer Virus, Virus, Computer, Productivity, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; Download resources 2005-03-17
computer viruses could infect humans?: Kevin Warwick, professor of cybernetics at Reading University in England, warns that computer viruses could infect humans... "We're looking at software viruses and biological viruses becoming one and the same....The security problems (will) be much, much greater....For those of you that want to stay human...you'll be a subspecies in the...; Tags: Robots, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, computer, Kevin Warwick, computer virus; Blog posts 2004-11-13
Antivirus firm secures lists after virus leak: Antivirus firm secures lists after virus leakToo FunnyYou would think that of all companies that a anti-virus comany would know better that to open an attachment using a WINDOS machine!!!!If an anit-virus company can't follow simple anti-virus security protocols, how much can you expect out of Joe six pack?Proof positiveThe...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, computer virus, LinuxCAD, AutoCAD, virus, CAD, antivirus, Linux; Discussion threads 2004-03-04
computer virus experts may learn from disease: Computer virus experts may learn from diseaseInterestingAs mentioned in the article, the perfect disease exists for long periods of time in the host allowing for growth and spread. This may be the next level for computer virus makers: attempting to create some type of low-level, non-detectable infection that runs below...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, computer virus, operating system, Microsoft Windows, computer; Discussion threads 2004-01-29
The computer virus--no cures to be found: The computer virus--no cures to be foundNo blanket solution?Not using microsoft products is a good start!Amazing!An article about computer viruses, which contains facts like "more than 70,000" (viruses in the world today). And not one mention of the operating system that functions as the petri dish for virtually...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, interoperability, virus, Microsoft Windows, computer virus, ATM, worm, computer; Discussion threads 2003-11-25
How to Keep Your computer virus Free: As one is aware, vandals are at work creating new computer viruses all the time. One mostly hears about the big, awful, scary viruses on the news and hurry to take the appropriate action, but the large majority of infections are quiet and anonymous. One should give these little termites...; Tags: Computer Virus, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers
Ways That computer viruses Spread: For a virus or similar program to have any great impact it needs to be able to spread from one machine to another. They are specifically designed to get access to parts of the computer system that allow for communication with other machines. This paper discusses some of the most...; Tags: Computer Virus, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers
Renew and Update Your Antivirus Software Today: PC users are facing new computer viruses every day. Computer viruses not only affect home PCs, they clog up internet traffic and disrupt the business of big corporations, causing billion dollars worth of damage each year. To protect the computer and stop the spread of these malicious programs on the...; Tags: Software, Computer Virus, Antivirus Software, Computer, Internet, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers
Nine Rules for Avoiding computer viruses: If one is seriously interested in knowing about computer viruses, then one needs to think beyond the basics. This informative paper takes a closer look at things one needs to know about computer viruses. A virus is a program - a piece of executable code - that has the possibly...; Tags: Computer Virus, Virus, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers
Some computer viruses in History: Computer viruses generally trick hosts or other types of computers into reproducing copies of the invading organism. They spread from computer to computer through electronic bulletin boards, telecommunication systems and shared floppy disks. Viruses are created by human programmers, for fun or malice, but once they begin to spread they...; Tags: Computer Virus, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers
computer virus and Internet Worms Explained: This paper will explain what is virus, Trojan Horse, worm and gives examples of each one. A virus is a parasitic program written to intentionally enter a computer without the user's permission or knowledge. Besides being a large wooden horse used in the Trojan war 2500 years ago (and more...; Tags: Computer Virus, Internet Worm, Trojan Horse, Virus, Computer, Worm, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Productivity, Internet, Security; White papers
Small Business Webcast: Keep Your Computer Free From Viruses and Worms (Level 100): Just like catching a common cold, being infected with a computer virus never comes at a good time. If a user is concerned about a computer virus or worm infecting his business, then this webcast explains how to reduce the risk with antivirus software, firewalls, and how to get quick...; Tags: Computer Virus, Small Business, Virus, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security; Webcasts