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Tag Archives: computers
New Variant of Conficker/Downadup Worm Circulating
US-CERT is aware of public reports concerning a new variant of the Conficker/Downadup worm, named Conficker B++. This variant propagates itself via multiple methods, including exploitation of the previously patched vulnerability addressed in MS08-067, password guessing, and the infection of removable media. Most significantly, Conficker B++ implements a new backdoor with “auto-update” functionality, allowing machines [...]
Active Exploitation of Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Vulnerability
US-CERT is aware of a public report indicating active exploitation of a previously patched vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7. This vulnerability was addressed in Microsoft Security Advisory MS09-002. Additional information is available in US-CERT Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-041A. US-CERT encourages users to apply the update or workarounds as specified in Microsoft Security Advisory [...]
Malicious Code Spreading Via Valentine’s Day Spam
US-CERT is aware of public reports of malicious code circulating via spam email messages related to Valentine’s Day. These messages contain a link to a website that contains several images of hearts and instructs users to choose one image. If users click on one of the images, they will be prompted to download an executable [...]
Malicious Code Spreading Via Valentine's Day Spam
US-CERT is aware of public reports of malicious code circulating via spam email messages related to Valentine’s Day. These messages contain a link to a website that contains several images of hearts and instructs users to choose one image. If users click on one of the images, they will be prompted to download an executable [...]
Computer Internet Security Alerts
Get the latest security updates. * Apple QuickTime Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Attackers may be able to exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. *Microsoft Windows Does Not Disable AutoRun Properly Microsoft Windows includes an AutoRun feature, which can automatically run code when removable devices are connected to the [...]
Microsoft Vista And Windows 7
Microsoft continues to have problems with their Vista opperating system. Consumers complain about the problems that plague the software. The next service package to help fix the problems continues to be delayed. No official release date has been set. Security and privacy issues should be of concern to anyone using a Microsoft based computer to [...]
Microsoft To Lay Off 5,000 Employees
The price of Microsoft stock fell to a 20 year low as their proprietary opperating system, Vista, continues to have trouble. Here is an email from the CEO: From: Steve Ballmer Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 6:07 AM Subject: Realigning Resources and Reducing Costs In response to the realities of a deteriorating economy, we’re taking [...]
The Safest Web Browser
The Safest Web Browser According to Mozilla, maker of web browsers, their Firefox is the safest web browser. Here is their claim: Firefox keeps your personal info personal and your online interests away from the bad guys. So How Do We Do It? What makes Firefox different? Most importantly, we’re open. That means anyone around [...]
Google’s New Web Browser Let’s You Go Incognito
Web browsing has become safer with Chrome, Google.com ’s browser. You can download it for free. It’s lightweight on your computer resources but heavy duty on surfing the web… pages load faster. There is also an awesome feature that is the antithesis of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) web browser — secure browsing. Whereas Microsoft tries [...]
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