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May 05, 2006

Sophisticated Banking Trojan

American Express: Beware Phony Log-In Screen By Ryan Naraine American Express card holders: Beware that pop-up log-in screen, even on... [Read more ...]

April 21, 2006

Saphire SQL worm

We are seeing and receiving reports of a large volume of variant Saphire SQL worm probes, mainly internal to... [Read more ...]

April 20, 2006

Secure Your Wireless Network

Ten Steps to a Secure Wireless Network Security Fix - Brian Krebs on Computer and Internet Security - (washingtonpost.com) How... [Read more ...]

Microsoft Security

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April, 2006 Published: April 11, 2006 Microsoft Security Home Page TechNet Security Center Security Essentials... [Read more ...]

January 05, 2006

Security Suggestions

I recommend unplugging the DSL/Cable modem overnight. I have mine plugged into the same powerstrip as the tower and turn... [Read more ...]

January 03, 2006

Note to users with expired versions of Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)

Download details: Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Note to users with expired versions of Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Did your Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)... [Read more ...]

December 31, 2005

Windows Security Flaw Is 'Severe'

Windows Security Flaw Is 'Severe' PCs Vulnerable to Spyware, Viruses By Brian Krebs Special to The Washington Post Unlike with... [Read more ...]

November 08, 2005

Malware Presentation at UNMCE

I did a 1 hour " InfoByte" presentation on malware (viruses, spyware, etc) for 16 people at UNM Continuing Education.... [Read more ...]

October 13, 2005

Password Tester

http://ctis.calumet.purdue.edu/pass/password_check.asp This tool will check the security of your password by pointing out weaknesses and telling you how long it... [Read more ...]

February 03, 2005

New Virus Attack Technique Bypasses Filters

New Virus Attack Technique Bypasses Filters By Dennis Fisher Late last month, administrators and service providers began seeing virus-infected messages... [Read more ...]

January 06, 2005

Free Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Home Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and... [Read more ...]

December 30, 2004

2004 in review: Botnets, phishing and spyware

Botnets, phishing and spyware | The Register By John Leyden 2004 in review -- The year 2004 in internet security... [Read more ...]

November 29, 2004

What is Phishing?

Anti-Phishing Working Group Phishing attacks use 'spoofed' e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data... [Read more ...]

November 14, 2004

malicious JPEG vulnerability

Solution from PC Magazine: Picture Peril If you never thought a picture could hurt you, think again. A recent Microsoft... [Read more ...]

October 27, 2004

Free Home Anti-Virus Program

avast! antivirus software - computer virus, worm and Trojan protection by ALWIL Software... [Read more ...]

September 22, 2004

Macromedia on Recent Microsoft Vulnerability

Macromedia - MPSB04-07 : Macromedia Products Not Affected by Microsoft JPEG/GDIPlus Vulnerability Summary On September 14, 2004, Microsoft released a... [Read more ...]

September 08, 2004

Use Symantec Security Alerts on Your Site

Use Symantec Security Alerts on Your Site var symLmax = '5';symDisplay();... [Read more ...]

August 15, 2004

Test Your Email Security Safely

Email Anti Virus and Security Testing Zone Test the security of your email system! Is your email system secure against... [Read more ...]

July 15, 2004

New Version of Electronic Slavery

Chip Implanted in Mexico Judicial Workers By Will Weissert, AP Writer MEXICO CITY -- Security has reached the subcutaneous level... [Read more ...]

July 01, 2004

The Microsoft Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide

Overview to the Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide The Microsoft Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide provides an easy to understand overview of different types... [Read more ...]

April 17, 2004

Free Antivirus and Firewall Software

Protect Your PC eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer Associates, the world's #1 supplier of Internet security software** combines... [Read more ...]

April 03, 2004

Preventing and Dealing With Spyware

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites What is Spyware? A technology that assists in gathering information about a person or... [Read more ...]

March 23, 2004

Two Free Antivirus Tools from McAfee

McAfee Security - Computer Virus Software and Internet Security For Your PC McAfee FreeScan helps you detect thousands of viruses... [Read more ...]

March 17, 2004

Macromedia Vulnerabilities

Macromedia - MPSB04-03 Potential Security Risk with Macromedia E-Licensing Client Activation Code This potential vulnerability only affects products installed on... [Read more ...]

March 04, 2004

Free Microsoft Security Tool

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer V1.2 n response to direct customer need for a streamlined method of identifying common security misconfigurations,... [Read more ...]

February 27, 2004

PC Magazine's Security Watch

I've probably recommended this site before: PC Mag's Security Watch site. A good place to keep up with security and... [Read more ...]

February 14, 2004

Spyware -- Detection and Removal

Read PCMag.com's extensive review (first link below) or go directly to the top products for detecting and removing ''spyware''. mjh... [Read more ...]

Avoiding Identity Theft

Identity Theft: What, Me Worry? It's no wonder that identity theft is growing at such a phenomenal rate. According to... [Read more ...]

February 08, 2004

Strong Passwords (and more)

PCWorld.com - Privacy Watch: E@4#N or E@4#W? How to Remember Strong Passwords by Andrew Brandt, PCWorld Tips for creating and... [Read more ...]

February 06, 2004

The Virus 'Mydoom'

A free removal tool and instructions are found at this link. mjh Symantec Security Response - W32.Mydoom.A@mm W32.Mydoom.A@mm (also known... [Read more ...]

January 29, 2004

Federal Virus and Security Alerts

Welcome to US-CERT US-CERT, a partnership between the Department of Homeland Security's National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) and the private... [Read more ...]

January 19, 2004

3 Virus Articles from PCWorld

PCWorld.com - Viruses and Worms PCWorld.com - Internet Tips: Free Antivirus: Finally Ready for Prime Time PCWorld.com - Viral Scourge... [Read more ...]

Can't Remove a Virus

Q: I'm having problems with 2 worms on an office computer: Alavir.exe w32 opaserv.worm and Scrsvr.exe w32 opa serv. worm.... [Read more ...]

January 07, 2004

More Online Virus Tools

Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan Panda ActiveScan eliminates viruses from your PC on-the-spot Repair the trail of... [Read more ...]

December 23, 2003

Browser Vulnerability - 'address spoofing'

Secunia - Internet Explorer Address Bar Spoofing Test Test your browser for a 'spoofing' vulnerability, where one Web address (URL)... [Read more ...]

November 28, 2003

Free Virus Removal Tools

Symantec Security Response - Removal Tools Page Viruses have become increasingly complex and virus infections involve more system elements than... [Read more ...]

November 20, 2003

Top Five Myths

Top Five Myths About Safe Surfing Recently PC Magazine conducted a survey that asked participants to rate their broadband ISP... [Read more ...]

SpyCop

SpyCop SpyWare Detection Software Discover How To Easily Find and Remove Spy Software From Your PC ! ''The best I've... [Read more ...]

Free antivirus software

PCWorld.com - Antivirus Vendor Offers Free Software Computer Associates International will give away its consumer antivirus and firewall software product... [Read more ...]

November 19, 2003

Growth of spyware

'Spyware' steps out of the shadows | CNET News.com After several years of mounting concern, fears about ''spyware'' are now... [Read more ...]

November 11, 2003

Windows and Office Updates

New security updates for Windows and Office. See the link below. mjh Microsoft Security and Privacy... [Read more ...]

Review of security software

PC Magazine reviews the top antivirus, firewall and security suites. Editor's Choice: Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, Personal Firewall and Internet Security... [Read more ...]

October 29, 2003

10 Simple Rules for Security

This is a little goofy, but makes some legitimate points and provides some useful links. mjh PCWorld.com - The Ten... [Read more ...]

October 20, 2003

Microsoft Releases Super Patch for XP

PCWorld.com - Microsoft Releases Super Patch for XP Update Rollup 1 consolidates 22 critical patches in one package. Making good... [Read more ...]