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A Parting Note

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:09:15 +0000

Twelve years is a long time. And in that 12 years, a lot has happened in the malware scene. The biggest change, however, has been you dear reader. Over the ...

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Bitdefender Sphere

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:37:46 +0000

Many homes now sport multiple PCs and Macs, smartphones and tablets. Protecting all these devices from malware can be costly - not to mention the cost of credit monitoring, backup services, system performance utilities and the like. The newly announced Bitdefender Sphere helps solve the cost and management challenge, providing holistic whole house protection at an affordable price. For a review of this new product/service, see: Bitdefender Sphere.

How to Remove SecurityTool

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:41 +0000

The SecurityTool scareware and others like it may prevent access to Task Manager and otherwise prevent your viewing or disabling their malicious processes. Here's how to use Microsoft Process Explorer to Remove SecurityTool scareware and similar threats.

Creating a Password System

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:58:43 +0000

Using unique passwords doesn't have to be complex. There are easy tricks you can use - including writing them down. More on this in Creating and Managing a Strong Password System.

A Breach of Trust

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:56:44 +0000

Data breaches are an all too common occurrence. As good (or bad) as our own defenses may be, we have little to no control over the defenses at companies with which we do business. And when those companies are breached, it can be our own personal data that is put at risk.

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Dear Google User

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:05:45 +0000

An email I've been expecting arrived today:

Dear Google user,

We're getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that's a lot shorter and easier to read. Our new policy covers multiple products and features, reflecting our desire to create one beautifully simple and intuitive experience across Google.

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Former Antivirus Employee Accused of Writing Malware

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:34 +0000

In September 2011, the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit successfully shutdown the Kelihos spam botnet and - for the first time - named a defendant in a civil case against the perpetrators. On January 23, 2012, the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit named a new defendant in the civil charges - a defendant that is allegedly a former employee of an antivirus vendor.

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Preinstalled Woes for T-Mobile HTC Users

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:07:20 +0000

Randy Abrams, via his Security Through Absurdity blog, discusses the chilling permissions problem he uncovered on his T-Mobile / HTC supplied Android device. It seems a demo of the seemingly ...

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Avira Internet Security 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:40:39 +0000

New review posted: Avira Internet Security 2012.

Have a Mac Merry Christmas?

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:35:47 +0000

If you were lucky enough to receive a new Mac computer for Christmas, congratulations! But remember, Macs aren't immune to malware or intrusions. Here are a few things you'll want to tweak for better online safety.

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