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Malware found in Lenovo software package (ZDNet)
Computer maker Lenovo is shipping a malware-infected software package to Windows XP users, according to warning from anti-virus researchers at Microsoft. The malicious file was identified by Microsoft as Win32/Meredrop, a Trojan dropper that is used to install and execute multiple malicious executables on an infected computer....
Microsoft: Free anti-malware for all (Windows users)! (ZDNet)
The other day Microsoft announced that it would phase-out sales of Windows Live OneCare subscriptions and roll out no-cost anti-malware during the second half of 2009. What does this mean for everyone involved?
Microsoft to deliver free anti-malware to Windows users (ZDNet)
News just in from Microsoft - the company is to offer no-cost anti-malware to Windows users and phase-out sales of Windows Live OneCare subscription. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
I really don't want to use Windows anymore (ZDNet)
Every week, more and more bits of malware seem to be making their way past commercial anti-virus, firewall anti-virus, and ISP anti-virus software. New patches and downloads abound, and I've still re-imaged 3 computers in the last 2 weeks due to massive infestations. This is to say nothing of the home computers about which my users are complaining (I feel like getting one of those ThinkGeek ...
Commercial vendor of spyware under legal fire (ZDNet)
Just like every decent marketer out there, vendors of commercial malware tools are very good at positioning their tools. However, their pitches often contradict with themselves in a way that what's promoted as a Remote Administration Tool, has in fact built-in antivirus software evading capabilities, rootkit functionality and tutorials on how to remotely infect users over email. This fake ...
Security Fix Live (Washington Post)
Security Fix blogger Brian Krebs answers your questions about the latest computer security threats and offers ways to protect your personal information.
Under worm attack, US Army bans USB drives (ZDNet)
Under sustained attack from what is described as a rapidly spreading network worm, the U.S. army has banned the use of USB sticks, CDs, flash media cards, and all other removable data storage devices, according to internal e-mail messages seen by Wired's Noah Shachtman. According to the article, service members have been ordered to "cease usage of all USB storage media until the USB devices are ...
Spyware Removal Software helps optimize PC performance. (ThomasNet)
XoftSpy-SE (spyware remover) v2008.10 scans complete computer system to detect spyware parasites and quarantine infected files for immediate protection. It is capable of detecting and removing 300,000+ intrusive and harmful threats and applications, including adware, spyware, trojans, worms, hijackers, toolbars, keyloggers, and other viruses. Windows®-based solution also includes functionality ...
CNET Download.com not so 'spyware-free' (ZDNet)
On its home page, CNET's Download.com promises that all software available on the site "has been tested to ensure it's 100% free of spyware, viruses, and other malware." Â Â Unfortunately, there appears to be a kink in the system that allows the display of a known adware program called...
Netgear Launches GearHead Home Network Support Service, Has Geek Squad and Firedog in Their Crosshairs [Help] (Gizmodo)
Netgear is launching their new GearHead service, which provides support and assistance in setting up any of your home networking gear—whether it's made by Netgear or not. The brand independent...
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