Spyware

The recent spate of viruses has exposed the dangers of providing network rights to laptops that operate both on and off the network. Non-corporate-controlled PCs represent the biggest challenge. so organisations must employ both technology and policy to protect network resources.

"I've read many articles about Internet Explorer 7's new security features and coupled with the imminent release of Vista this got me interested.

Softpedia posted today a small review of three anti-virus software that are free to use, complete with screenshots. Consider using Microsoft's or Adaware's anti-spyware utilities too to keep your XP healthy.

Microsoft acknowledged late Wednesday the existence of a zero-day exploit for Windows Metafile images, and said it was looking into ways to better protect its customers. Even worse, by the end of the day nearly 50 variants of the exploit had already appeared.

Juniper Networks introduced a new family of Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP) appliances featuring greater throughput, performance and port density for providing security coverage at the network perimeter and network core.

Abebot is a Trojan. Abebot is installed by Zlob.Trojan, that display fake popup message to trick you to buy fake software.

"I recently read a story that asked, 'Has the Desktop Linux Bubble Burst?' Burst!? No, I don't think so. Actually, it still isn't even half as big as it will be when it's full.

"I recently read a story that asked, 'Has the Desktop Linux Bubble Burst?' Burst!? No, I don't think so. Actually, it still isn't even half as big as it will be when it's full.

We’re hearing a lot on the news in the U.S. about declining consumer
confidence in purchases, but it seems Americans are still confident in
their computers — perhaps too confident. StopBadware recently
commissioned a Zogby poll of internet users’ feelings about online
safety. We found that 88 percent of internet users feel safe when
accessing the internet, and 84 percent feel they have the information
and tools needed to make good decisions to protect their privacy and
security online.

Unfortunately, this confidence does not reflect the reality. Research by
McAfee and the National Cyber Security Alliance recently found that just
24 percent of internet users are protecting themselves by installing a
firewall and updating both anti-virus and anti-spyware software regularly.

It’s great that Americans are feeling confident in the internet, but it
is also important to back up the confidence with security precautions.
To that end, StopBadware manager Maxim Weinstein recently participated
in a Federal Trade Commission event for business, government and
technology leaders to discuss strategies for consumer education about
online safety.

Read our release about the data: http://www.stopbadware.org/home/pr_033108

We’re hearing a lot on the news in the U.S. about declining consumer
confidence in purchases, but it seems Americans are still confident in
their computers — perhaps too confident. StopBadware recently
commissioned a Zogby poll of internet users’ feelings about online
safety. We found that 88 percent of internet users feel safe when
accessing the internet, and 84 percent feel they have the information
and tools needed to make good decisions to protect their privacy and
security online.

Unfortunately, this confidence does not reflect the reality. Research by
McAfee and the National Cyber Security Alliance recently found that just
24 percent of internet users are protecting themselves by installing a
firewall and updating both anti-virus and anti-spyware software regularly.

It’s great that Americans are feeling confident in the internet, but it
is also important to back up the confidence with security precautions.
To that end, StopBadware manager Maxim Weinstein recently participated
in a Federal Trade Commission event for business, government and
technology leaders to discuss strategies for consumer education about
online safety.

Read our release about the data: http://www.stopbadware.org/home/pr_033108