Microsoft today warned that hackers are using rigged QuickTime media files to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in DirectShow, the APIs used by Windows programs for multimedia support.
The company has activated its security response process to deal with the zero-day attacks has issued a pre-patch advisory with workarounds and a one-click “fix it” feature to enable [...]
Drive-by download attacks are the latest threat to plague web users. The term is used to describe malware and virus infections whereby your PC is infected simply by visiting a malicious webpage, without you actually having to click on any links in order to initiate the infection - the malicious site will download infected files [...]
Experts are warning that hackers have yet to activate the payload of the Conficker virus.
The worm is spreading through low security networks, memory sticks, and PCs without current security updates. The malicious program - also known as Downadup or Kido - was first discovered in October 2008. Although the spread of the worm appears to [...]
By Dan Whitworth
Newsbeat technology reporter
Facebook’s 120 million users are being targeted by a virus designed to get hold of sensitive information like credit card details.
‘Koobface’ spreads by sending a message to people’s inboxes, pretending to be from a Facebook friend.
It says “you look funny in this new video” or “you look just awesome in this [...]
Simon Cable explains the ins and outs of securing mobile phones.
It was only a matter of time before the virus writers started to exploit the mobile platforms and recently these viruses have become more malicious and started to present higher levels of risk for business and personal users.
The challenge presented today is multi-faceted, primarily because [...]
Rogue security software, also known as “scareware,” is software that appears to be beneficial from a security perspective but provides limited or no security, generates erroneous or misleading alerts, or attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions.
How does rogue security software get on my computer?
Rogue security software designers create legitimate looking pop-up windows [...]
Adobe has issued a call-to-arms for users to validate installers before downloading Adobe Flash software updates. This has become necessary due to confirmed reports that malicious hackers are starting to use fake Flash Player downloads as social engineering lures for malware.
The company’s notice comes as a result of malware attacks on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter [...]
You don’t need to be reminded by me that you need to protect your PC with an anti-virus programme, keep your anti-virus definitions up to date and act on any warnings about infections by malware / crapware.
However, if you find yourself receiving warnings from a program called XP Antivirus 2008 or Vista Antivirus 2008 then [...]
AVG Free is the most popular free anti-virus solution available at no cost to home users.
It provides the high level of detection capability that millions of users around the world trust to protect their computers.
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Keystroke loggers are a particularly dangerous security threat because users typically don’t realize they’re even there. Learn about the different versions of keystroke loggers, and get tips for protecting your organization and your users from this threat.
More and more people have made the switch to using the Internet for personal tasks — online bill paying [...]
