Spyware

clipped from www.squidoo.com Web threats and attacks will continue to evolve. But surfers can protect themselves against the majority of malicious code by following eight different steps. To provide the greatest degree of security, surfers cannot rely entirely on technology, and should also address the behavioral issues that are most likely to create risky situations.

clipped from www.squidoo.com Are you protected online? Unless you’re really good with computer security, you need AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, and a reliable Firewall. The casual user will not be able to stop their system from becoming vunerable.

A Queensland mother of two has been jailed for operating bank accounts in an internet money laundering scam. Britain is set to crack down on people who illegally download films and music from the internet, with a plan to cut them off if they break the law.

Core.cache.dsk is a malicious keylogger designed to log your keystrokes whenever you are using a search engine website. Core.cache.dsk may then use this data to redirect your browser to unwanted websites, including xads.zedo.com, aavalue, upsiral.com, searchlocal.ws and URL.CPVFEED.com. These websites are known to propagate corrupt anti-spyware applications and, therefore, should be avoided by all means. Core.cache.dsk has the ability to start with every Windows boot and run in stealth mode. Core.cache.dsk will also attack your desktop with annoying pop-up advertisements that are usually labeled as 'Powered by Zedo'. Core.cache.dsk may violate your security and privacy and, therefore, should be removed from your system once it is detected.

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Mobile platform is missing two important qualities: broad relevance and a compelling purpose, says CNET Blog Network contributor Matt Asay.

As centrally managed agent, Check Point Endpoint Security(TM) delivers total endpoint security that combines firewall, network access control, program control, antivirus, anti-spyware, data security, and remote access. It protects PCs by providing optimal security and eliminating need to deploy/manage multiple agents. Designed to protect company laptops and PCs against malware, data loss/theft, ...

Among the reams of papers released in response to Wired’s request (largely composed of internal emails and technical documents) are affidavits submitted by the FBI to the FISC star chamber to use the CIPAV package. The German government is reportedly in the process of hiring coders to develop “white hat” malware capable of covertly hacking into PCs ahead of plans to change German law to allow the practice. Anti-virus firms that accede to law enforcement demands to turn a blind eye to state-sanctioned malware risk undermining trust in their software, as evidenced by the fuss created when similar plans for a “Magic Lantern” Trojan for law enforcement surfaced in the US some years ago. It would only require one security vendor (or indeed individual) to write a program which detects the authority’s spyware and the idea of convincing the world to turn a blind eye to detecting would fall down like a house of cards, Cluley concluded. More Spyware News

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Feb 12 -- Comodo Group, a global certification authority and provider of security solutions, announced last week the release of Comodo (V3.0.16.295), which adds new features that deliver enhanced performance.