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Summary Box: Huge 'botnet' only slowed by takedown

2010-03-11T07:30:34Z

<div id="subtitle">Summary Box: Limb of huge `botnet' of virus-infected PCs is amputated, but criminals reconnect</div><div><p>BOTNET AMPUTATED: An Internet provider thought to be helping spread malicious software was taken down, apparently cutting criminals off from millions of personal computers under their control.</p><p>SHORT VICTORY: Less than a day later the criminals still were able to reconnect with the computers in their remote-controlled botnet, whic...

India, Mexico, Brazil have most Mariposa bots

2010-03-11T04:15:13Z

<div id="subtitle">The Mariposa botnet infected PCs from almost every country around the world, making it one of the largest networks of compromised computers ever seen.</div><div><p>An analysis of the dismantled Mariposa botnet has revealed that it consisted of 13 million infected PCs spanning 190 countries and 31,901 cities worldwide, according to anti-virus vendor Panda Security. The botnet, which took its name from the ...

Malware Threat for 'Smart Phone' Users

2010-02-26T00:15:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Smart phone attacks could be worse than assaults on personal computers</div><div><p>Bad enough that you have to worry about attacks on your computer. Now, researchers say the same type of malware can go after smart mobile phones.</p><p>These assaults, they warn, could potentially cause a phone to eavesdrop on a meeting, track an owner's travels, or rapidly drain its battery to render the phone useless. </p><p>Computer scientists...

Critical Infrastructure encounters the most web malware, report

2010-02-22T09:53:47Z

<div id="subtitle">Companies in the energy and oil sectors experienced a 356 percent higher rate of data-theft trojans in 2009 compared to other verticals, according to Scan Safe's newly released Global Threat Report.</div><div><p>Critical infrastructure organizations, such as those in the energy, oil, pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, encountered at least twice as much web malware as other organizations during 2009, according to web sec...

Mozilla recants assertion that Firefox add-on has trojan

2010-02-22T09:53:49Z

<div id="subtitle">Mozilla has retracted earlier claims that one of its Firefox plug-ins contained malware.</div><div><p>Mozilla has done an about-face after disclosing that two "experimental" add-ons for its Firefox browser contained malware targeting Windows users. The company admitted late Tuesday th...

Cyberthieves are hiring, using online ads

2010-02-22T12:29:38Z

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The people who brought the world malicious software that steals credit card numbers from your personal computer and empties bank ATMs of their cash are hiring, and they're advertising online.</p><p>Two companies that are hiring -- at least on a contractor basis -- advertise online, said Kevin...

Popularity of Apple devices draws malware, report

2010-02-22T14:16:31Z

<div id="subtitle">A just released annual report from Intego said it has been a busy year for Apple security.</div><div><p>Amid speculation that Apple is set to introduce its tablet device tomorrow at a press event in California, a discussion of the security implications will not likel...

Malware research group spins off from Harvard

2010-02-22T14:41:01Z

<div id="subtitle">StopBadware group spins off from Harvard center; nonprofit focused on harmful software</div><div><p>A research organization that tries to warn computer users about programs that do sneaky things on their computers has spun off from Harvard University.</p><p&...

Antispyware Programs - How They Protect Your PC

2010-02-22T15:34:02Z

Spyware is a variety of malware and is picked up when you are surfing the internet and it attaches itself to your computer, offering information about what you do and where you go in your online activities. Spyware blockers, fortunately, can prevent that installation.<br><br>Usually the spyware is installed and stays on your computer without you knowing and logs aspects of your activity; however some spyware is actually put there on purpose by companies, in order t...

How To Tell Your PC Is Infected With Spyware

2010-02-22T15:52:19Z

Spyware is a kind of software that can be installed on your computer without your even being aware of the installation. It can stop you from surfing the pages you want to see, may interfere with your work or can even steal your identity in some cases. Making sure that you have adequate protection in the form of a spyware or adware blocker is imperative to keep your PC and your information safe.<br><br>Spyware blockers are designed to stop these nasty bits of softwa...

What Protection and Virus Removal is Available For Your Computer

2010-02-22T16:08:00Z

Viruses, spyware and adware are all over and we hear lots and lots about them and their adverse side effects. Viruses, spyware and adware can all cause a computer to run slower or even worse of all, crash. It is important to know what protection and virus removal is available since a virus can be a computer nightmare.<br><br>New viruses are constantly being introduced into the world of technology and we have to be aware of them. It is sometimes frustrating at the n...

DataDoctor2010 Does Nothing for the Health of Your PC

2010-02-22T16:40:50Z

Author: Carl Haugen

DataDoctor2010 claims that it will optimize your system and clean up the Windows registry, but it is actually spyware. This rogue security program advertises aggressively toward you, warning of infections and errors that supposedly exist on your computer. The entire scheme is fabricated for the purpose of persuading you to buy the product to repair errors and remove threats.

This malicious application displays constant fake warnings and online ...

What is Spyware it Can Harm Your Computer - Learn How to Remove Spyware

2010-02-22T17:13:43Z

Spyware can be a nightmare for you if your computer is ever infected. Every computer user is constantly reminded about the dangers posed by spywares.<br><br>The warnings are rather too commonplace that some of us tend to view then as exaggerated. The risk that spywares pose to your computer and your sensitive information is real.<br><br>The dangers range from a noticeable slow down in the processing speed of your computer to numerous and...

Spyware Adware Remover - What You Need to Know

2010-02-22T17:20:48Z

There are many online threats out there just waiting to wreak havoc on your computer - viruses, Trojans, worms, adware and spyware are malignant computer programs that can infect your computer.<br><br>Out of all these menaces spyware and adware is particularly troublesome, as spyware software obtains information from your computer without your consent. These programs, secretly installed on your PC without your (explicit) consent, monitor and report your actions, co...

Malware Blocking and Removal Software

2010-02-22T17:45:30Z

Spyware is malicious software that is installed on a computer without the users even knowing about it. These programs are designed to spy on the computer's activity. The presence of these programs is usually hidden from the users, and they save all of the information that the computer processes so a third party can review the data at a later time. Although some businesses employers and schools use these spyware programs to monitor their users, the majority of spyware programs secretly work th...

Google probing possible inside help on attack

2010-02-22T18:46:33Z

<div><p>SAN FRANCISCO/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Google is investigating whether one or more employees may have helped facilitate a cyber-attack from China that the U.S. search giant said it was a victim of in ...

Spybot Search & Destroy Review

2010-02-22T18:31:39Z

As you or anyone that has ever owned a computer knows, keeping out the spyware and other harmful viruses that can destroy your computer is a daunting task. There is a constant bombardment of destructive forces that can significantly slow or in some instances crash your computers hard drive completely. In order to combat these damaging invaders you will need to find a program that can help you to seek out and destroy all of these vicious attackers before they can damage your computer.

Best Spyware Blocking Software Online

2010-02-22T18:31:40Z

The major threats to your computers security include viruses, adware and spyware. These are scripts or programs written to infect your computer and they often spread from one computer to another.<br><br>Spyware is designed to covertly infect a computer for the purpose of "spying" or obtaining personal information from that computer or from other computers on the same network. When used effectively the computer user is unaware of the spyware's presence. The user con...

Understanding Spyware Removal Software

2010-02-22T18:32:01Z

Internet users of varying levels will quickly find that in addition to viruses and other types of malware, there are a variety of threats that can potentially compromise the integrity of a computer system itself and especially the information it contains. One of these threats is the aptly called spyware which is designed to literally spy on a computer system often without the user knowing. Spyware is generally authored and deployed in order to record or collect information about the user such...

Good Security Habits Save on Repair Bills

2010-02-22T20:15:24Z

The majority of computer users occasionally use a PC repair service to deal with problems that result from insecure browsing habits. There are so many dangerous programs in the ungovernable environment of the internet. However, there are a few key steps that users can take to diminish the chances that you will face such a problem. Prudent security habits can save a lot of money that would otherwise need to be spent on computer repair work.<br><br>Use a Secure Brows...