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Tag Archives: computers
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
For the fifth year, the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) is spearheading National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a comprehensive outreach campaign to empower all Americans and businesses to take steps to secure their part of cyberspace. Click here to get more information on steps you can take to contribute to cyber awareness activities.
GFIRST National Security Conference
Announcing the 5th Annual GFIRST National Conference at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia – August 23-28, 2009 GFIRST5: The Five Pillars of Cyber Security: Threat, Vulnerability, Attack & Detection, Mitigation and Reflection. These foundations support the cyber security and incident response community by identifying the core components of incident management. Regardless [...]
Update for Microsoft Outlook Phishing Scams
A massive phishing scam similar to the recent bank fraud scams is being sent in emails that look like the following: From: “Microsoft Customer Support” Subject: Update for Microsoft Outlook Critical Update Update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express (KB910721) Brief Description Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Outlook / Outlook Express. This update [...]
68% Of Households Play Video Games
Sixty- Eight Percent of U.S Households Play Computer or Video Games Los Angeles – Sixty-eight percent of American households play computer or video games, according to new research from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which represents U.S. computer and video game publishers. The number of households playing games increased three percent over 2008, illustrating the [...]
Warning — Microsoft Powerpoint Alert
Microsoft Releases Advance Notification for May Security Bulletin added May 7, 2009 at 02:58 pm Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin Advance Notification indicating that the May release cycle will contain one bulletin with a maximum severity rating of Critical. The notification states that the Critical bulletin is for Microsoft PowerPoint. The release is scheduled [...]
What’s So Great About Firefox?
Mozilla has released a new version of the Firefox web browser. “Firefox has security, speed and new features that will change the way you use the Web. Don’t settle for anything less.” The Safest Web Browser Mozilla says, “Simply put, your online security is our top priority. Firefox includes strict anti-phishing and anti-malware measures, plus [...]
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Microsoft Windows, Office and Internet Explorer
Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, Internet Explorer, and Forefront Edge Security as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2009. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial-of-service condition, or operate with escalated privileges. Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Microsoft has [...]
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U.S. Electrical Grid Attacked by Hackers
Hackers planted malware onto the network of the U.S. electrical grid. It is likely their intent was to cripple the power infrastructure. According to security researcher Roger Thompson the hackers probably gained access like many others by exploiting holes in software, such as, Windows. “Any computer connected to the Internet is potentially vulnerable. Getting to [...]
Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense
by CERT Using anti-virus and anti-spyware software is an important part of cyber security. But in an attempt to protect yourself, you may unintentionally cause problems. Isn’t it better to have more protection? Spyware and viruses can interfere with your computer’s ability to process information or can modify or destroy data. You may feel that [...]
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Report On Web Security: Danger!