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News to know: Leopard launch; Microsoft and Facebook; BlackBerry converts; Scripting bugs

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Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Larry Dignan, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., Verizon Wireless, Spyware Purveyor, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Security, Microsoft Windows, Software, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Apple Mac OS

Blog posts 2007-10-25

Notorious spyware purveyor shuts down

Notorious spyware purveyor shuts downI would be happier if...Thier Testicles were stored in a glass jar somewhere.Good riddance.Good riddance. And may you and others like you burn in hell for all eternity.RE:: if the perps are not behind bars...  ... with their idle hands busy making little...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, spyware purveyor, GOOD RIDDANCE, spyware

Discussion threads 2007-10-24

Notorious spyware purveyor shuts down

Less than a year after successfully negotiating a US$1.5 million wrist-slap to to settle charges that it used sneaky tactics to install spyware on millions of computers, DirectRevenue also known as Best Offers has shut down operations. The notorious spyware vendor, reviled for shady installation practices,...

Tags: DirectRevenue, Spyware Purveyor, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2007-10-24

Additional Resources

Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?

Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?How did we not see this?This is brilliant on Microsoft's behalf. They do get rid of the anti-trust sentiments at least the plausible ones and still have their share in the market.Now, don't misunderstand me. It's going to take a lot more...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, iTune, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, diet, Microsoft Windows 7, antitrust

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Family PC Guardian (msi)

Family PC Guardian is a brilliant new spyware remover which will get rid of 99% of ALL spyware and adware. If your pc is running slow and you are getting a lot of popups you may be infected, our easy to use program will easily remove this infection. Some spyware...

Tags: Bank, PC, Credit Card, Bookyou, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Financial Services, Sales Channel, Viruses And Worms, Security, Sales

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Hotspot Shield (zip)

Hotspot Shield is a freeware which ensures anonymous and censor-free internet usage. With Hotspot Shield you can even access blocked websites. For example: Skype is blocked in certain parts of the world. With Hotspot Shield, anyone can access Skype and any other site they choose. The free software ensures censor-free...

Tags: HotSpot, Hotspot Shield, Wireless

Software downloads 2008-09-03

Google Chrome vulnerable to carpet-bombing flaw

Google Chrome vulnerable to carpet-bombing flawjust proves that no software can ever be without any flawsntmore typical ZDnet FUDChrome prevents access to user folders including the desktop using permissions. R-E-A-S-E-A-R-C-HRE: Google Chrome vulnerable to carpet-bombing flaw"Raff's code shows how a malicious hacker can use a clever social engineering lure...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Web browsers, SECURITY, Google Chrome, Google Inc., carpet-bombing flaw, flaw

Discussion threads 2008-09-02

Spyware AdwareAlert SE (exe)

Spyware Adware Alert SE not only detects and removes adware and Spyware from your system, but it also scrubs your programs to make sure that no harmful remnants are left in your system.And don't worry about keeping your program up to date, AdWareAlert allows you with easy access to online...

Tags: Tried Tool, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-09-02

MyDataLock (zip)

My Data Lock lets you password-protect, hide and encrypt any number of files, folders. Protected files are hidden, inaccessible and highly secure. It hides files from kids, friends and co-workers, safeguards them from viruses, trojans, worms and spyware, and even protects them from networked PCs, cable users and hackers. This...

Tags: File, SoftUWant, Cable, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Network Technology, Viruses And Worms, Security, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking

Software downloads 2008-09-02

Anti-Virus Lab (msi)

Anti-Virus Lab is a spyware, adware, and virus scanner and remover. With an up-to-date virus database, Anti-Virus Lab is able to search for and remove all viruses and malware on your computer. Anti-Virus Lab will neatly list all malware detected on your system and remove them with ease. With the...

Tags: Antivirus, Malware, Virus, HD1988 Labs, Anti-Virus Lab, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security

Software downloads 2008-09-01

Arcade ScreenSaver (zip)

Arcade ScreenSaver includes a screen shot slide show of some popular arcade games from the 80s. Easy to install and uninstall. No spyware or viruses. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Screensaver, Old World Software, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-08-28

Virtualization software revives dumb terminals, cuts IT costs

Virtualization software revives dumb terminals, cuts IT costsMicrosoft puts out a free tool that does essentially the same thingSteadystate... google it. We currently use it on kiosk computers, but you could use it for what they are pushing it for. You could also deploy group policies that prevent...

Tags: cloud computing, Utility computing, Storage management, dumb terminal, Virtualization Software, virtualization, IT cost, information technology

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

Feel like taunting an identity thief? Don't.

The next time you get the urge to enter angry messages to phishers on fake malicious Web sites, stop and consider this discovery by researcher Joe Stewart. The identity thieves behind the Asprox botnet have built extra logic into phishing sites to detect taunts and subject those...

Tags: Identity Thief, Asprox, Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spam, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Banking, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing, Financial Services, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-08-26

Go ahead...bring in your laptop

Go ahead...bring in your laptopWe allow people to use their ownso long as they allow me to install security software and updates and inspect the machines at my discretion. Those who do use their own see this as me doing them a favor, not the other way around.I use my...

Tags: NETWORKING, Cyberthreats, network, Go-Ahead, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-08-26

Airscanner Mobile AntiVirus (exe)

Protect your phone or PDA from wireless airborne viruses! The most trusted name in antivirus software, Airscanner, has brought their powerful antivirus software to the mobile community. Airscanner Mobile AntiVirus is a fast, powerful, feature rich virus scanner for smartphones and pocket PC's designed by Windows Mobile security experts. In...

Tags: Software, Mobile, Antivirus Software, Airscanner USA, Airscanner Mobile AntiVirus, Advertising & Promotion, Scanners, Smart Phones, PDAs, Tools & Techniques, Viruses And Worms, Security, Marketing, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Handhelds, Management

Software downloads 2008-08-26

Advanced Task-and StartUp-Manager (zip)

Advanced Task- and StartUp Manager is a program that focuses on keeping your computer secure and helping you find/disable spyware rapidly. Its a Windows startup, schedule, service and task manager that accelerates Windows startup, ensures that the operating system is more stable and allows you to run various tasks with...

Tags: Start-up, STEITZ VS-SUPPORT, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-08-22

SpyZooka (exe)

SpyZooka Anti-Spyware has the most advanced update feature that improves its spyware fighting capabilities daily. As spyware gets more complex SpyZooka Anti-Spyware responds with new technology to stay one step ahead. Our anti-spyware software doesn't detect programs you want on your computer and we don't believe in giving you complicated...

Tags: Repair&Secure, SpyZooka Anti-Spyware, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2008-08-22

Yahoo and Intel's Web TV widget could be the winner

Yahoo and Intel's Web TV widget could be the winnerTotally agree. This will revolutionize the TV experienceIt's about time t6he big screen in the living breaks free of the current, one way model.Today, we switch channels and get a one way stream of content. BORING. It will be great...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Network technology, Cyberthreats, Yahoo! Inc., Intel Web TV widget, Intel web, TV, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-08-20

IE 8 to get 'porn mode'?

IE 8 to get 'porn mode'?Double-edged swordsSeveral years ago, our company implemented very stringent usage rules on our IT assets, including Internet access. And the IT department installed "monitoring tools" aka spyware to keep an eye on the rank-and-file.The result? A number of employees got fired for surfing porn, trading...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, monitoring, cookie, porn mode

Discussion threads 2008-08-19

Don't downgrade me to XP!

Don't downgrade me to XP!except thatVista won't with our printers, or our scanners, or our cameras, or much of our vital s/w.It isn't logical to buy all new and then have vista be slower than tar on a winters day on the machines it's put on.Don't downgrade me to XP:...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-08-18