Malware, Viruses, Trojans, and Other
Nastiness
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Today's internet is probably one of
the least safe places to be in regards to the health of your
computer and the safekeeping of your personal data. This page
will be continually updated with info on new threats as they
appear. If you have any questions please feel free to
contact us.
One of the most common questions we get asked is "I have
current, reputable anti virus software installed, why did my PC
still get infected?"
Antivirus vendors are having trouble keeping up with e-mail
viruses, according to a new security report.
Released Tuesday, the Commtouch Q2 2009 Internet Threats Trend
Report noted a spike in the number of e-mail viruses that
slipped past major antivirus engines between late May and June.
The security vendor based its findings on the analysis of over 2
billion e-mail messages and Internet transactions daily in its
cloud-based global detection centers.
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There is software you can install and services you can use to
try and help prevent the many infections floating around the
web. Nothing is a 100% guarantee that you'll be safe, common
sense plays a big role in your safety. |
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| We recommend the following
products to help in your efforts to stay safe online |
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is an
anti-malware application that can thoroughly remove even the
most advanced malware. It includes a number of features,
including a built in protection monitor that blocks malicious
processes before they even start.
Malwarebytes is free to try (the free version does not include
realtime monitoring) and can be downloaded
here
You can purchase the full version
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SUPERAntiSpyware
Detects and Removes Spyware, Adware and Malware, Trojans,
Dialers, Worms, KeyLoggers, HiJackers, Parasites, Rootkits,
Rogue Security Products and many other types of threats.
It's Light on System Resources and won't slow down your computer
like many other anti-spyware products. Won't conflict with your
existing anti-spyware or anti-virus solution!
SUPERAntiSpyware, with over 20 million users worldwide, is the
most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional
Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect
spyware other products miss! Easily remove pests such as Vundo,
TDSS, AntiVirus Pro 2010, and thousands more! Repair broken
Internet Connections, Desktops, Registry Editing and more with
our unique Repair System. Our Dedicated Threat Research Team
scours the web for new threats and provides daily definition
updates.
SuperAntiSpyware is free to try (the free version does not
include realtime monitoring or other features).
To purchase the full version please
contact us directly
or click the image above. |
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WOT
is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will help
keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam,
viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you
interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.
WOT can be downloaded
here |
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OpenDNS is designed to
help protect your children & computers from undesirable
web content. |
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What is
OpenDNS?
OpenDNS is a free service that
works for networks of all sizes, from home networks to K-12
schools, SMBs and large enterprises. It provides protection
against known malware and phishing websites, along with parental
control, giving you complete customization of the websites
visited by any computer on your network, it can be set up
here
If you want to set it up on your network and need help, we can
assist in setting it up via remote support, just call us to set
up a remote session. |
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Access to information and
entertainment, credit and financial services, products from
every corner of the world — even to your work — is greater than
ever. Thanks to the Internet, you can play a friendly game with
an opponent across the ocean; review and rate videos, songs, or
clothes; get expert advice in an instant; or collaborate with
far-flung co-workers in a "virtual" office. |
But the Internet — and the anonymity it affords — also can give
online scammers, hackers, and identity thieves access to your
computer, personal information, finances, and more.
With awareness as your safety net, you can minimize the chance
of an Internet mishap. Being on guard online helps you protect
your information, your computer, and your money. To be safer and
more secure online, visit Onguard Online.
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| The following article should be
required reading for ANYONE
with a computer connected to the internet. |
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| The Scrap Value of a Hacked PC |
| By Brian Krebs |
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| Computer users often dismiss
Internet security best practices because they find them
inconvenient, or because they think the rules don't apply to
them. Many cling to the misguided belief that because they don't
bank or shop online, that bad guys won't target them. The next
time you hear this claim, please refer the misguided person to
this blog post, which attempts to examine some of the more
common -- yet often overlooked -- ways that cyber crooks can put
your PC to criminal use. Read More >> |
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| One of the most common infections today
is rogue or scareware applications, the following article is a
must read, even with current anti virus software installed your
not immune to these infections. |
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| The ultimate guide to scareware protection |
| By Dancho Danchev |
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Throughout the last two years,
scareware (fake security software), quickly emerged as the
single most profitable monetization strategy for cybercriminals
to take advantage of. Due to the aggressive advertising
practices applied by the cybercrime gangs, thousands of users
fall victim to the scam on a daily basis, with the gangs
themselves earning hundreds of thousands of dollars in the
process.
Not surprisingly, Q3 of 2009 was prone to mark the peak of the scareware
business model, whose affiliate program revenue sharing scheme
is not only attracting new cybercriminals due to its high
pay-out rates, but also, is directly driving innovation within
the cybercrime underground acting as a reliable financial
incentive.
This end user-friendly guide aims to educate the Internet user on what
scareware is, the risks posed by installing it, how it looks
like, its delivery channels, and most importantly, how to
recognize, avoid and report it to the security community taking
into consideration the fact that 99% of the current releases
rely on social engineering tactics.
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| The following links
provide a continually updated source of info on the latest
threats, along with some general information, please visit them
for daily updates on the latest scams and threats. |
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Bill Mullins’ Weblog - Tech Thoughts
Threat Post, Kaspersky Labs Security News Service
Dancho
Danchev's Blog
VitalSecurity.org
Tech
- for Everyone by Tech Paul
ScamBusters.org
- Internet Scams, Identity Theft, and Urban Legends |
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