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Facebook Targeted by Password-Grabbing Virus
By Reuters | Security Article Published March 18, 2010
Carried by spam, the virus acts to steal online account passwords and other sensitive information. Users are warned not to download the attachment.
Tags: Facebook, virus, spam, password protection, email security
PC Virus Breached 2500 Organizations
By Reuters | Security Article Published February 18, 2010
The PC virus is known to have breached almost 75,000 computers globally, claims Internet security firm NetWitness.
Tags: virus, viruses, cyber security, cyber attack
Fake 'Security' Software on Many PCs
By Reuters | Features Article Published October 19, 2009
Scammers plant fake security alerts that offers "security software" that actually downloads malware.
Tags: security, virus, software, media
Report: Businesses Vulnerable to Botnets
Features Article Published August 05, 2009
A coalition of industry sources says that up to 25 percent of networks may be infected with botnets.
Tags: Windows, broadband, security, virus, botnet
Keeping Your Network Secure in Insecure Times
By David Strom | Security Article Published April 03, 2009
An overview of tangible steps a network admin can use to protect data security.
Tags: malware, programming, security, virus, networking
Netbooks: Hackers Private Data Gateway
By Reuters | Security Article Published March 03, 2009
Today's popular low-cost netbooks may offer hackers security holes to steal personal data.
Tags: Dell, marketing, security, virus, netbooks
Hard Work is Dead. Call It 'Work Ethic 2.0'
By Mike Elgan | Columns Article Published December 17, 2008
A person who works with total focus has an enormous advantage over a workaholic who's "multi-tasking" all day, answering every phone call, constantly checking Facebook and Twitter, and indulging every interruption.
Tags: Facebook, e-Mail, video, startups, virus
Looking for a Halloween scare? Try the newest videogames
By Reuters | News Article Published October 30, 2008
Looking for more than ghosts and ghouls to liven up Halloween? The latest videogames are offering plenty of scary options and new terror is waiting just around the corner.
Tags: Copyright, marketing, developer, virus, software
Cybersecurity Best Practice: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
By Kenneth R van Wyk | Features Article Published September 08, 2008
When it comes to our computers, the classic principle of “innocent until proven guilty” is simply too dangerous.
Tags: services, malware, security, virus, software
Malware How-to's Part of Computer Science Class
By Andy Patrizio | Security Article Published August 10, 2008
To make a point about the lack of education in computer security, a university professor offers courses in writing malware. Antivirus vendors don't buy the logic.
Tags: browsers, malware, security, virus, software
A Better View of Microsoft Security?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Security Article Published August 05, 2008
Microsoft to expand its Trustworthy Computing in a bid to help users and vendors understand security risks.
Tags: Microsoft, security, virus, IT
Vista: Microsoft Offers Small Business Assurance
By Lauren Simonds | Applications Article Published July 10, 2008
The company announces a program designed to support small-business owners as they transition to Vista.
Tags: Microsoft, Vista, Windows, virus, technical support
Why Are IT Security Pros so Bad?
By Kenneth R van Wyk | Security Article Published June 03, 2008
Have you heard about the security conference where the organizers inadvertently distributed a virus-infected USB stick to the attendees?
Tags: video, security, virus, software, media
Should You Use Free Software at Work?
By Eric Spiegel | Security Article Published May 14, 2008
There are upsides and downsides - but downloader beware.
Tags: services, Linux, open source, IBM, virus
Improving Windows XP: Windows in a Box
By Ronald Barrett | Applications Article Published May 12, 2008
A free utility that boosts productivity in Windows XP, Windows in a Box is a little bit of bliss in a very busy world.
Tags: Vista, Windows, virus, XP, Windows in a Box
Ubuntu on Windows: Wubi
By Bruce Byfield | IT Management Article Published April 28, 2008
Wubi, which installs Ubuntu on a Windows machine, is a good idea, but indifferently executed.
Tags: Linux, Windows, virus, Ubuntu, wubi




 


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