Category Archives: Malware
← Older postsZero-Day Vulnerability in Internet Explorer
Microsoft has issued a security advisory about a recently discovered zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer versions 6 – 11. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to install malware on a system without the user’s knowledge or consent if the user … Continue reading
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Another Reason to Upgrade from Windows XP
ITS highly recommends that users of Windows XP upgrade to a more recent version of the operating system before its end of support date on April 8, 2014. If you are still using the Windows XP operating system, there are … Continue reading
Posted in Malware, Security Updates | Tagged microsoft, software patches and updates
This Week in Security
The past week saw a number of patches, updates, and alerts. Microsoft released a number of security bulletins on Patch Tuesday. In conjunction, Adobe released updates for Reader, Acrobat, and Flash Player, and issued an advisory about unpatched vulnerabilities in Coldfusion. … Continue reading
Posted in Malware, Patch Tuesday, Security Updates | Tagged adobe, exploits, google, java, malware, microsoft, mozilla, patch tuesday, security advisory, software patches and updates, web browser security
Skype Users Receive One-Two Punch of Security Threats
If you use the popular video chat program Skype, you need to be aware of two recent security issues that could affect your account. The first threat is a worm that is being spread by a series of instant messages … Continue reading
Posted in Malware, Social Networking | Tagged exploits, malware, microsoft, security advisory, skype, worm
Windows Vista and 7 Users Advised to Disable Sidebars and Gadgets
Microsoft has released a security advisory that urges users with computers running the Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating systems to turn off their Windows Sidebar and Gadgets due to a serious security risk that exploits these functions. The Windows … Continue reading
Posted in Malware | Tagged exploits, malware, microsoft
DNSChanger: Will You Still Be Able To Connect to the Net on Monday?
In February, we posted an entry on malware known as DNSChanger. This virus connected users’ computers to the the Internet through rogue DNS servers. Those rogue DNS servers were taken down by the FBI as a result of its investigation … Continue reading
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Summer Cyber Security Reading
Are you looking to read more on how to keep your computer and all of your personal information secure? Here’s a list of some of our favorite sites that cover cybersecurity topics, from a listing of the latest malware threats … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Malware, Phishing, Recommended Reading, Security Breach, Security Updates | Tagged identity theft, information security, malware, phishing, user education
Diagnosing Your PC: How To Tell If Your Computer Is Infected
Most of us have experienced a computer that just doesn’t “work right.” Random restarts, screens that lock up at the most inconvenient of times, odd error messages, and a computer that runs as slow as molasses may all be symptoms … Continue reading
Posted in Malware | Tagged malware, user education
Flame Malware: What Is It And What Should You Know About It?
A new malware named Flame has been a hot topic in the media in recent days. This worm has, so far, only targeted in the Middle East and no one is quite certain yet what its effects will be when … Continue reading
Posted in Malware | Tagged exploits, worm
Adobe Releases Security Fix for Latest Flash Exploit
Adobe has issued a patch to fix an exploit is being used to take control of PCs running the Windows operating system. This malware is specifically targeted users of Internet Explorer, although Adobe is urging anyone running the Mac, Linux, … Continue reading
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