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- New Trojan encrypts files but leaves no ransom note
- Is that like robbing a bank and forgetting the loot? ntntA level of Protection... For themNaah, it's a way to have plausible deniability. If you're asking for ransom, you're admitting you built the virus.This way, they can say "Gosh, Mr. Police/FBI/Interpol guy, I don't know how it got started. It's...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, SECURITY, New Trojan
- Discussion threads 2009-11-02
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- Let's get rid of usernames and passwords for good
- RE: Let's get rid of usernames and passwords for goodIf you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don't understand the problems and you don't understand the technology. -Bruce SchneierCommon sense & best practicesFirst off social networking sites are a DISASTER waiting to happen, private data into a...
- Tags: password, security
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- What's next for Microsoft's Azure cloud platform?
- So MS is going cloud...Well, well, isn't this interesting. Does MS concede that the era of packaged client software is over? Again, MS is the follower and not the leader, and again, MS is following Google to the clouds. My prediction is that this will be a field day...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Corp., Azure, server
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Three new codenames and how they fit into Microsoft's cloud vision
- They are named V / W / TThey came up with some good names:VirusWormTrojan;)Wow! Did you figure that out all by yourself? You get a gold star! [nt].Windows 'BOT CLOUD' now that is NEW!Instead of the MILLIONS of compromised Windows servers/desktop world wide and growing.The Windows cloud will pollute the...
- Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Windows Azure, Microsoft Corp., operating system, vision
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- EAV Antivirus Suite Free Edition 6.3 (Windows)
- EAV Antivirus Suite can detect and eliminate spyware, Trojans, key loggers, adware programs, browser hijackers, cookies, spy bots, trackware, and other malware, even new and unknown ones, on your PC. EAV Antivirus Suite is able to block ARP attacks. EAV Antivirus Suite can recover all damages with Internet Explorer caused...
- Tags: Adware, Trojan Horse, Microsoft Windows, EAV Software, EAV Antivirus Suite, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, Security, Web Browsers, Internet
- Software downloads 2009-11-13
- News to know: Ruiz, Moffat resign; Microsoft; Psystar; Smartphones
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: Ruiz resigns as GlobalFoundries chairman; no mention of insider trading scandal Moffat no longer with IBM as...
- Tags: Dana Blankenhorn, CBS Interactive Inc., Microsoft Corp., Psystar, Smartphone, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Mainframes, Sales Strategy, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Servers, Hardware, Sales
- Blog posts 2009-11-03
- New Trojan encrypts files but leaves no ransom note
- Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note like other software designed to hold data hostage for a fee. Symantec is warning about a new Trojan horse that encrypts files on compromised computers but offers no ransom note...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Trojan Horse, File, Trojan.Ramvicrype, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Security, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, malware, Symantec, Adware & Malware, Elinor Mills CNET News
- News items 2009-11-02
- ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 2010 9.1.008 (Windows)
- ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite is an essential antivirus, anti-spyware, and firewall protection for your PC. The OSFirewall monitors changes within your computer to spot and stop new attacks that bypass traditional anti-virus protection. The Advanced Download Protection analyzes browser downloads in three unique ways before they can infect your PC...
- Tags: ZoneAlarm Internet Security, ZoneAlarm, Antivirus, Microsoft Windows, Advanced Download Protection, Two-way Firewall, Viruses And Worms, Phishing, Security, Spam And Phishing
- Software downloads 2009-11-02
- Friday Challenge: What can your OS do that mine can't?
- My OS can break 5% global desktop market share!Sorry Mac and Linux! :PBetter/Larger Hardware/Software SelectionMy operating system Windows has a better and larger library of available applications, and a larger ecosystem of supported hardware.Why do you insist in behaving as an idiot?Hope what they're paying you is enough to compensate...
- Tags: Operating systems, MSF, OS Installed, operating system, Ubuntu, Linux, software
- Discussion threads 2009-10-30
- Facebook users targeted by Zeus banking Trojan
- Is it safe to assumethat this threat can happen on any OS/Browser desktop or mobile?Yes but...various Stallman cultist and Job cultist will try to argue that either Linux or MacOSX are immune to this because of a so called superior BSD security model or something along this line.Windows only?The Trojan...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses and worms, trojan horse, phishing, Facebook, Linux, malware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-10-29
- Adware Away 3.1.4.f (Windows)
- Adware Away is not only a malware removal tool, but also a diagnostic tool for Windows operating system. It is designed for both general computer user and computer repair technician. Our goals is to help user fix hard-to-fix problem which can not be fixed by other program and remove all...
- Tags: Adware, Desktop, Malware, Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, Computer, F.Y.N. Tech, Browser Hijacker, AA, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Spyware, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Web Browsers, Security, Internet
- Software downloads 2009-10-19
- The case of the fake money-mules: Inside the URLZone Trojan network
- Security EvangelistHi, boy I sure wish people would stop using the word Evangelist in the wrong way. An Evangelist is someone you preaches the Gospel of Jesus Christ, not a secular title at all. Wikipedia recently removed the secular definition and Webster is researching it. Evangelist is from the Greek...
- Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Banking, E-business/E-commerce, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, Personal finance, SECURITY, network, trojan horse, online banking, bank, virus
- Discussion threads 2009-10-06
- News to know: FTC, Psystar, Vonage, Apple-Palm, Oracle
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Sam Diaz: FTC targets bloggers for disclosure about perks, freebies Richard Koman: FTC publishes final rules on blogger...
- Tags: Larry Dignan, Oracle Corp., Vonage Holdings Corp., Palm Inc., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Psystar, FTC, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Desktops, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Sam Diaz
- Blog posts 2009-10-06
- The case of the fake money-mules: Inside the URLZone Trojan network
- Security researchers tracking the URL Zone malware/botnet have stumbled upon a new tactic being used by cyber-criminals to hide information on the money mules being used to transfer stolen funds from compromised online bank accounts. by Ryan Naraine
- Tags: Network, Ryan Naraine, Financial Services
- Blog posts 2009-10-05
- MS Security Essentials test shows 98% detection rate for 545k malware samples
- I have to defend Microsoft on this...I have to defend Microsoft on this because Symantec is probably the [i]last[/i] company to be complaining.I can't tell you how many computers I've "fixed" simply by removing any and all Symantec/Norton products from a computer, then installing Avast or AVG.Symantec makes some of...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., heuristics, security, detection rate, malware
- Discussion threads 2009-10-01
- New botnet hides commands as JPEG images
- What, that's it?That's it for this article? No mention of how prolific it is; what defenses might exist; how to check for it's presence; anything?Without more information, you're fear-mongering. Next time, just type "Boo!".What, that's it? "Without more information, you're fear-mongering. Next time, just type "Boo!"."I think its called, getting...
- Tags: BotNet, JPEG, botnet, JPEG Images
- Discussion threads 2009-09-30
- Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents
- It's just what Apple deserves.Apple has long implied that its OS and software are inherently immune to attack. It's about time it and Mac owners were brought up short.It has begun...Now to see how long it will take before the Mac is as beset by malware as Windows.RE: Malware affiliate...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Viruses and worms, bounty, Apple Macintosh, malware, Microsoft Windows, security
- Discussion threads 2009-09-25
- From Gimmiv to Conficker: The lucrative MS08-067 flaw
- GENEVA -- The critical MS08-067 vulnerability used by the Conficker worm to build a powerful botnet continues to be a lucrative security hole for cyber criminals. During a presentation at the Virus Bulletin 2009 conference here, a trio of Microsoft researchers dissected the malware attacks linked to...
- Tags: Flaw, Malware, Conficker, MS08-067, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2009-09-23
- Cutwail botnet spamming 'IRS unreported income' themed malware
- Researchers from MX Logic -- now part of McAfee -- have intercepted a new malware campaign spammed by the Pushdo/Cutwail botnet, that's using an 'IRS unreported income' notices in an attempt to trick the recipients into downloading a tax-statement.exe executable. The Pushdo/Cutwail botnet remains among the most...
- Tags: Income, Malware, Internal Revenue Service, Spamming, Spam, E-mail, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Spam And Phishing, Online Communications, Dancho Danchev
- Blog posts 2009-09-10
- Microsoft founds, funds a new open-source foundation
- Thank You M.J.I just read this with extreme interest. Thank you for the post and sharing this information."My first thought..If you cannot beat them, join them"The power of Open SourceYears ago Bill Gates himself criticized Open Source and the GPL Gnu Public License. Yet, Microsoft has finally realized the...
- Tags: software foundation, GPL, Microsoft Corp., open source, Free Software Foundation
- Discussion threads 2009-09-10
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