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Anti-virus
Anti-virus: Antivirus (or anti-virus) software is used to prevent, detect, and remove malware, including computer viruses, worms, and trojan horses. Such programs may also prevent and remove adware, spyware, and other forms of malware. (Source: Wikipedia)
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To stay secure in 2011 and beyond, it’s vital that we understand how threats worked in 2010. This report identifies the threats, the way they work, and provides insight into the tools and techniques available to protect your systems and data. Topics covered include:
Identifying the threats - where to watch- Fake anti-virus software- Attacks using Internet marketing techniques- Social engineering techniques on socia ... read more
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Facebook have teamed up with five leading anti-virus vendors to create Facebook Antivirus Marketplace in an attempt to slow the spread of malware around the site. Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos and Symantec are the security firms involved and the new page offers cut price and free antivirus solutions to interested surfers.
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The latest VIPRE threat report from GFI Labs found March 2012 saw a further increase in attacks on social media sites and popular brands and products. These not only included popular targets such as Facebook and Twitter, but were further extended to include Google, LinkedIn and Skype. The release of video game Mass Effect 3 also saw cybercriminals taking advantage of the game's popularity, with a surge of fake download links appearing which direct victims to fake surveys and other marketi ... read more
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The amount of mobile malware affecting smartphones and tablet computers has increased by 800 per cent in the last four months, according to new research from Get Safe Online. The security expert claims that many smartphone users are being hit with huge phone bills for messages they did not send thanks to malicious attacks from hackers. Placeholder0Get Safe Online claims that cybercriminals are using online app stores to disseminate their malicious software - disguising it as legit ... read more
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A new strain of malware has emerged which locks users out of their computers unless they pay a fine for accessing copyright protected material. The malicious software uses the Blackhole exploit kit, a popular tool for cybercriminals, which is often used in banking trojans.
The malware targets security holes in browsers or third-party plugins such as Java and Adobe reader, which should be kept up-to-date at all times for this very reason. Infections often occur from visiting infe ... read more
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