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Google Blacklist Includes Hijacked Websi...Free Email Newsletters Sign Up for free email updates from PCMag: Daily news, new products, security, deals, DIY, and more Many of the Websites blacklisted by Google are actually legitimate Websites that have been hijacked to serve up malware, according to security firm Zscaler.
Topix.net | 21-May-2012 09:41
WinMaximizer
WinMaximizer is a program, which we can categorize as fake system optimizer. In short, this virus tries to trick users into believing their computers are under severe virus attacks and tries to get their money by providing the fix for the fake errors they create.
Topix.net | 20-May-2012 01:24
Windows Pro Safety Release
Windows Pro Safety Release is a rogue anti-spyware program that comes mostly from fake online virus scanners, infected websites and malicious PDF and executable files.
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 11:50
MacScan 2.9.3 with Google Chrome & SeaMonkey Support Released
SecureMac is proud to announce the release of MacScan 2.9.3 , the latest version of its award-winning anti-spyware and security software, which features tracking cookie detection and cleaning for Googles Chrome browser.
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 07:46
Why Windows 8 offers better security for startups
Microsoft is also making some serious security enhancements to help keep your system safer and to improve Windows' ability to combat viruses and malware.
Topix.net | 19-May-2012 03:31
Geek Squad: Slow Running Computers
Your computer, while it might sound basic, there are some simple at-home maintenance tips can improve the speed of your aging PC.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 23:22
Stekct
Stekct is a malicious worm that attempts to use social networks and instant messaging to spread a message containing a link to a malicious file.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 19:08
ZTE confirms security hole in U.S. phone
Chinese telecommunications equipment and systems company ZTE said that one of its mobile phone models sold in the U.S. has a vulnerability that, according to researchers, could allow others to control the device.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 15:03
Wiarp
Wiarp is a malicious Trojan horse which works as a back door on an infected computer.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 13:03
DNS2Go 4.3.4.0
DNS2Go is a Dynamic DNS System that will make your computer accessible anytime, anywhere by associating a domain name of your choice to your current Dynamic or Static IP address.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 06:58
Cyber Spies Exploit Java and Flash Flaws
Cyber spies have planted Java- and Flash-exploiting malware on Web sites focused on human rights, defense, and foreign policy.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 02:54
Trojan Remover 6.8.3 Build 2604
Trojan Remover is an application that has been specifically designed to clean your computer of those files that antivirus products fail to detect or erase.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 22:50
20-year-old jailed for Call of Duty hack that was really a virus
A 20-year-old man has been jailed for 18 months after making thousands of pounds by distributing a Call of Duty hack that was really a virus.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 18:40
Warez Acceleration Patch 5.0.9
Warez Acceleration Patch is a useful add-on for Warez P2P Client. Latest technology implemented boost downloads speed, increase number of download sources.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 14:25
Ads on Wikipedia? Its Malware
Sometimes it is not easy to spot if ads are injected into your browser sessions or not.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 10:25
Emsisoft Emergency Kit 2.0 Beta released
Emsisoft Emergency Kit contains a collection of programs that can be used without a software installation to scan and clean infected computers for malware.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 06:16
Sirefef
Sirefef is a Trojan family that includes different types of trojans, which does different things.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 02:01
Android security model doing best to enable mobile malware spread
Data Loss Prevention , Data Analysis and Classification , Data Security and Cloud Computing , Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches , Enterprise Data Governance , Disk Encryption and File Encryption , Database Security Management Secure SaaS: Cloud services and systems , Operating System Security , Enterprise Vulnerability Management , ... (more)
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 21:51
Apple Finally Issues Flashback Removal Tool for Leopard
Apple has released a tool for users still running OS X Leopard. The tool will purge Leopard users machines of the Flashback malware that has been plaguing Mac computers over the last few weeks.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 17:32
iPAD
Source: prudentpressagency.com --- Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Aviosoft, Inc., a leading multimedia solution provider, announces to update its freeware Aviosoft YouTube Downloader to version 2.0. The new update version greatly enhances its major feature to download videos from YouTube and save it to users' local computer, as well as improves its video ... (more)
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 13:27
Revo Uninstaller 1.94
Don't you get frustrated when you are trying to remove a program, but it doesn't have an uninstall button, or Control Panel doesn't recognize it? Revo Uninstaller is a small and free uninstall utility tool that has some pretty nice cleaning tools on the side.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 09:28
Mac Malware Remover 1.1.4
Mac Malware Remover is a simple utility that will help you verify if you system is infected by the Flashback, MacKontrol, Sabpab and Olyx trojans.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 05:24
Beware: It's the 'Year of the Smartphone Hacker'
Smartphone users are at risk of banking Trojans, spyware and infected apps and don't even realize it, say security experts who predict 2012 will be the "Year of the Smartphone Hacker." Over 45 per cent of Canadians own a Smartphone but most do nothing to protect them from cyber thieves.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 01:19
Wikipedia ads mean you've got malware
That's the official statement from Wikipedia , which warned its millions of visitors Monday that if they come across ads for anything except Wikipedia's own fundraising appeal, which occurs at the end of the year, it's a sign their Web browser could be infected with harmful software.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 21:09
How To Convince Customers That They'll Always Need Security
Page 1 of 2 Malware and network intrusion are the two most popular security threats to companies today.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 17:05
Portable Mail PassView 1.78
Portable Mail PassView is a small password-recovery program which shows the passwords and other account details for the following email client software: Outlook Express Microsoft Outlook 2000 Microsoft Outlook 2010 / 2007 / 2003 / 2002 Windows Mail Windows Live Mail IncrediMail Eudora Netscape 6.x/7.x Mozilla Thunderbird Group Mail Free Yahoo! Mail ... (more)
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 12:45
Companies slow to react to mobile security threat
Nearly nine in 10 executives and employees are using their personal smartphones or tablets for business and about half are doing so without the permission of their companies, a new study shows.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 08:30
Root-Enabled Backdoor Found on ZTE Android Model Sold By MetroPCS
A detailed piece of code discovered by security researchers has been making the rounds across the internet that confirms that three of ZTE's own Android phones and possibly more are being shipped with a backdoor that would theoretically allow any knowledgeable developer root access to the filesystem on the affected phones and consequently, allow ... (more)
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 04:16
Kaspersky investigates Mac security after spate of malware attacks
Kaspersky Lab is analyzing Mac OS X after a spate of malware attacks hit the operating system, according to a clarified statement from the security firm's CTO.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 00:15
Privacy Breached and Adware With an Update
Automatic updates of apps and plugins is usually a good thing for most people to stay secure and up to date.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 10:37
Sides Dig in as FBI Warns of "Going Dark" in Online Era
Privacy and civil liberty advocates argue the FBI has not established the need to amend wiretap law to create online "back doors" to track crime CSO - To the FBI, it would be substantively the same as what the agency has had the authority to do for generations with a court warrant: wiretap phones to listen in on possibly criminal communications.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 04:27
Busting the ghost in the machine
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Topix.net | 12-May-2012 00:23
Amnesty International's UK Website Compromised to Infect Visitors with Cyberspying Malware
Malicious code on Amnesty International's UK website exploited a Java vulnerability to install Gh0st RAT on people's computers The U.K. website of Amnesty International, a human rights watchdog organization, was compromised by hackers, who used it to infect visitors with a remote access Trojan horse program known as Gh0st RAT, security firm ... (more)
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 20:14
Analysis: Monthly Malware Statistics: April 2012
The unusually high activity we witnessed in March in terms of malware for Mac OS X was just the tip of the iceberg.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 18:13
Govt to set up lab for telecom equipment
New Delhi, May 10 : The government is setting up a laboratory to test imported telecommunication equipment for possible spyware and malware besides stepping up verification of phone subscribers to ward off cyber and terror attacks, Telecom Commission member J.K. Roy said on Thursday.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 12:09
Trojan.Ursnif
Trojan.Ursnif is a malicious Trojan which steals sensitive data, monitors network traffic and downloads additional malicious software.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 07:55
BeyondTrust acquires eEye Digital Security for vulnerability management
Data Loss Prevention , Data Analysis and Classification , Data Security and Cloud Computing , Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches , Enterprise Data Governance , Disk Encryption and File Encryption , Database Security Management Secure SaaS: Cloud services and systems , Operating System Security , Enterprise Vulnerability Management , ... (more)
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 03:40
Tips on avoiding nasty computer virus and malware infections
It's easy to stumble into Internet dangers and have your computer infected before you know it, with each mouseclick recorded, each email scanned by malware, or worse.
Topix.net | 10-May-2012 23:25
7 Tips for Cyber Safety
Your computer is your gateway to the world of information. Unfortunately, it's also the portal to your personal information.
Topix.net | 10-May-2012 19:11
Kindsight Security Labs Releases Q1 2012 Malware Report
The quarterly report reveals statistics and security trends for malware infections in home networks and mobile devices.
Topix.net | 10-May-2012 10:52
Security: Malware Hides in RTF Files
AirPort discussion provides a lively comparison of Apple's offerings against third-party alternatives, looking at features, costs and reliability, with lots of customer experiences for context.
Topix.net | 10-May-2012 06:42
Police-themed ransomware starts targeting US and Canadian users
A ransomware application that locks computers and asks their owners to pay fines for allegedly violating several laws through their online activity is targeting U.S. and Canadian users, malware experts from security firm Trend Micro said on Wednesday.
Topix.net | 10-May-2012 02:27
Stop Spyware in Its Tracks With Open-Source HijackThis
Reviewing HijackThis is like talking to an old friend for the first time after a lengthy communications hiatus.
Topix.net | 09-May-2012 22:18
Users of mobile devices want more security
An international survey of more than 4,000 mobile-device users and IT professionals shows wildly abundant use of mobile devices, but profound concerns about security and how employee-owned devices ought to be used for business purposes.
Topix.net | 09-May-2012 22:18
PHP patches critical CGI vulnerability
The PHP Group released PHP 5.4.3 and PHP 5.3.13 on Tuesday to address two remote code execution vulnerabilities, one of which is being actively exploited by hackers.
Topix.net | 09-May-2012 18:13
Windows Sleek Performance
Windows Sleek Performance is a rogue anti-spyware program promoted through fake online virus scanners and and infected websites.
Topix.net | 09-May-2012 13:59