As time goes on and technology becomes better everyday, so does malware. Malware is malicious software, this is any application that either does not do what is says or has a malicious intent. Viruses, spy-ware, ransom-ware are all types of malicious software.Anti-malware is always behind viruses in the wild, this is because a virus scanner can only…
Adobe’s various software offerings have been targets for hackers for a long time. Once again hackers have found exploits within the ever popular Flash platform. Hackers have just found a new exploit within Flash that allows hackers to take control of the user’s PC without their permission.The report given by Adobe on the issue says…
A new study out is showing that you are far more likely to get a virus emailed to you in the morning hours than any other time of day. Many users around the world login to their computers first thing in the morning and review any emails they may have missed during the evening as…
Android is becoming more secure. Apple being known for their very locked down operating system is soon to not be the only “secure” device out there for consumers to choose. While no device is entirely secure, Android is starting to take steps to ensure its users that the software available from legitimate sources is just…
Many people know that whenever a file is downloaded to your computer it should be scanned with an antivirus program to ensure it is safe before opening it. The fact is, if the file you just downloaded and scanned has a virus that is new, your antivirus may not catch it before it’s too late.So…
This week was an interesting week... Just wanted to write this week about a sudden rash of computer viruses we have been seeing. We have had a number of clients hit with this virus recently and you don’t want to be next so pay close attention.There is a newer virus going around that appears to…
New reports from McAfee show hackers making their next targets the computers that run inside of newer cars. Hackers are trying to take over vehicles, stealing personal information, tracking people’s whereabouts, and even manipulating your cars sensory units including air bags, cruise control, door locks, and even power seats in some vehicles. At this year’s…
It seems like we are seeing more and more instances of computers being infected with malware or spyware each day. As the Anti-Virus companies release updates and patches to their software, it seems as though the people who code these malicious programs are keeping up and releasing new ways of getting around that.
Drive-by attacks are…
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has been working with the authorities in eleven other countries to take down scareware scammers. The effort dubbed ‘Operation Trident Tribunal’ has seized more than 40 computers being used to host Web pages and fake scans designed to scare people into believing they needed to purchase bogus security…
According to the antivirus company “Cyber Defender”, there is a new tactic that Malware creators are beginning to use to get your money. The new method involves you using your phone and using the SMS service to text a number to the malware creator which in turn pays them. Also, like most other malware, paying…
Malware is on the Rise! That’s right, according to Dasient(An online security company), Malware over this year has drastically increased in amount. Dasient says that the number of infected website on the internet has jumped to over 1.1 million websites. This is why it is more important than ever to make sure that you’re protecting…
Reported by the Microsoft Malware Protection Center on Sept 1st, a new malware attack is out that not only tries to be a clone of Microsoft Security Essentials on victims but it also customizes fake browser warnings. The infection looks just like the Microsoft version but then starts to ask the user to pay for…