Yahoo is introducing new technology to its search engine which willwarn users if they are about to click on a website that hosts viruses,spyware and spam."Browser exploits: Sites that can harm a user's computer or...
Another term for "behavioral profiling software" is "spyware", and the Anti-Spyware Coalition is having none of it: There is a gap between the promises of adware firms and the real-world behavior of their...
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"Anonymous writes: I am soon to be a single mother. My soon to be ex-husband and I owned a computer store. I only have a working knowledge of computers; he was very good at it. When he left the house, he still was able to enter the PC, and I think he installed a keylogger...
Human Resources departments could be assessing workers based upon biometric measuring software developed by Microsoft, which brought us such bulletproof products as Vista... Integrity of development aside, this just...
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"The malicious widget, called "Secret Crush" first appears as a Facebook request...In opening the request, the recipient is informed that one of his/her friends has invited him/her to find out more information by using "Secret Crush" (this happens frequently with Facebook's...
Christmas is not only that time of the year when you get the chance to spend some time with your family, but it is also the perfect moment to buy lots of products at special prices. Today's piece of news is about a new Christmas special offering as the folks at CyberDefender...
It was late, I had put off going to the Software Convention till the last minute. I just had to watch my favorite show on TV, "S-Files". Its that episode where the Computer Salespeople all turn into Pod People and ,,,,well never mind. Its really scary! So I'm...
It annoys me that sex sites, (I'm not a prude, trust me) are supposed to account for more than 70% of web traffic and the unwanted spam that bothers us all. But now that the most capitalist of industries...
Unlike viruses, trojan horses such as Vundo do not replicate on your machine. This is certainly good news, but it doesn't mean they're any less malicious...
"Most Americans believe their computers are protected against viruses and spyware, but scans found that a large number had outdated or disabled security software, according to a new poll.
Fully 87 per cent of Americans polled said they had anti- virus software, 73 per cent...
The ships bell had just sounded the dogwatch as Captain Skag began to check his email. He had just began to read his favorite E-zine, "Pirates gone wild" when his first mate burst into the cabin. "Captain, a dark ship approaches!" He cried. The captain, after running up...
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Once apon a time, there was a young lady who became lost while traveling. She decided to pull over at a rest stop and get online with her laptop to find directions. As she booted up her trusty laptop, she remembered her AntiVirus was about to expire. Well, she thought,...
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Today, on most internet user's computers, we have the ability to employ software, along with our intelligence, to prevent viruses and spyware. To put this article about online safety into proper perspective, we'll use Medieval defense tactics. This is accomplished by 3...
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Its late. You've been scouring the web for that perfect present for your Aunt Bess in Idaho. You finally find it at presents4aunties.com. The site looks a little rough on the edges, weird colors and such. But they have that gift you know will make Aunt Bess add you to her...
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More and more people are questioning the integrity of Facebook.com, and, as it turns out, with VERY good reason.
See a brilliant Flash movie outlining the history of Facebook.com here - and this has...