Computer Security

Macatte emerges as the latest rogue antivirus threat

spywarehelper — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:41:26 -0600

Macatte emerged on October 31 as the latest threat to internet users. Macatte is a standard rogue antivirus program that appears to be installed via deliberately contaminated torrent downloads. Chances are good that it is being spread via other vectors, as well. Just like all rogue antispyware, Macatte tricks users into believing that their computer is infected with spyware, and then attempts to extort money from the PC owner in order to "repair" the alleged infections.

Fake computer security software endangers millions of computers

Shelby Bateson — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:04:31 -0500

Symantec, maker of Norton computer security software, has issued a warning that tens of millions of computer users have unknowingly downloaded “security software” that in fact is endangering the security of their computers.

Alpha Antivirus: New Ultimate Cyber Fraud

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:23:20 -0500

The first time the utility called Alpha Antivirus underwent active discussion in the IT security groups was Sep.22 2009 when cyber criminals attempted and succeeded to overwhelm Google top search results with some entries which redirected to fake scanner sites.

New language could improve home computer security

harminka — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:47:42 -0500

Korean computer scientists have developed a security policy specification for home networks that could make us more secure from cyber attack in our homes. They report details in the International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing.

Total Security implies total PC disruption

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:19:01 -0500

The program denominated Total Security (alias Total Security 2009 or Total Security 4.52) has absolutely nothing to do with computer security function. Being a direct successor of the immensely hazardous System Security malware, Total Security inherits the forerunner’s basic malicious characteristic features and amends its known drawbacks.

PC Security 2009: Trustworthy Name vs. Malicious Essence

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:48:22 -0500

Thousands of computer users’ cyber routine has been lately distressed by the invasive scareware attack emanating from the blackhat SEO (Search Engine Optimization) fraudsters who released a new rogue utility called PC Security 2009. The overwhelming malware distribution campaign has been “successfully” triggered through exploiting Windows vulnerabilities accurately spotted and taken advantage of by trojan viruses.

Low-cost strategy developed for curbing computer worms

harminka — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:40:04 -0600

Thanks to an ingenious new strategy devised by researchers at University of California, Davis and Intel Corporation, computer network administrators might soon be able to mount effective, low-cost defenses against self-propagating infectious programs known as worms.

What You Can Learn from the TJX Credit Card Mess

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:54:34 -0500

Just to be clear, while this credit card heist will likely forever be know as the TJX case, it only started with TJX, and eventually spread to eight other retailers, including TJX Cos, BJ's Wholesale Club, OfficeMax, Boston Market, Barnes & Noble, Sports Authority, Forever 21 and DSW.

Researchers develop next-generation antivirus system

harminka — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:22:22 -0500

Antivirus software on your personal computer could become a thing of the past thanks to a new "cloud computing" approach to malicious software detection developed at the University of Michigan.

San Francisco’s Network Usernames and Passwords Exposed in Court

Odur Joe — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:25:05 -0500

The city of San Francisco may have regained control of its own FiberWAN network, but it could well yet again face another Cyber attack.San Francisco prosecutors unintentionally leaked user names and passwords to the city's network during a hearing on Terry Childs, the network administrator who uncharacteristically locked users out of the FiberWAN network for nine days in July 2008.

New Year, New Computer Security Threats

Nymphadora — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:27:44 -0600