Archive for April, 2009

Customers have heard us say over the years that the threat environment is an ever-evolving one. That means that one of our jobs in working to keep customers safe is to continually monitor the threat environment and make changes to adapt to it. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />  Today, we’re announcing modifications... »

Hi,< ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />   During this month’s webcast we were able to address 15 questions in the time allotted, but have included the additional questions asked in this QA post. Most of the questions centered on the MS09-013: the Windows HTTP bulletin, MS09-014: Internet Explorer Bulletin, and MS08-015, the Blended... »

As Posted on Sunbelt Blog: AV Antispyware is the latest rogue from WinSpywareProtect family of rogue security products. Sites Involved: 64.191.12.38  Av-antispyware com 195.88.81.74  Files scanner-antispy-av-files com 195.88.81.116 dl scan-antispy-4pc com 195.88.80.207 Int reporting32 com »

Anti virus company Trend Micro recently launched their own browser app for iPhone and iPod touch called Smart Surfing. The company claims that it’s the first secure browser to provide enhanced Web threat protection for these devices. Smart Surfing is powered by the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network using advanced “in the cloud” Web Reputation technology to... »

As posted on Sunbelt Blog: Antivirus’09 is a new rogue security product. This rogue uses fake/scare scanner pages to trick users into downloading the rogue application. Fake/scare scanner page Antivirus’09 uses the same old Fake Security Center which was also used by WinDefender 2008 Once Antivirus’09 is installed it frequently displays fake alert message. »

As Posted on Sunbelt Blog: P Antispyware 09 is yet another rogue from WinSpywareProtect family of rogue security products. Site Involved: 65.110.60.122 Pantispyware09 com »

Published: April 9, 2009 Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification issued: April 9, 2009 Microsoft Security Bulletins to be issued: April 14, 2009 This is an advance notification of security bulletins that Microsoft is intending to release on April 14, 2009. This bulletin advance notification will be replaced with the April bulletin summary on April 14, 2009. For more... »

As report on te Washington Post: “Scareware,” or programs that masquerade as legitimate security and anti-virus software and then frighten and bully users into paying for them, have emerged as the most prolific and fastest-growing threats facing PC users, according to a biannual security report released this week by Microsoft Corp. George Stathakopoulos, general manager of... »

I think this one takes the cake. From: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 9:40 AM Subject: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION HELP STOP SCAMS ON INTERNET Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535-0001, USA FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SEEKING TO WIRETAP THE INTERNET The Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I) write... »

There are many ways to go about automating your home. This one uses the existing AC wiring for the communication. Xtenscape was developed by Scott Hather which allows you to take control of this X10 technology using a free custom built app. X10 is an international and open industry standard for communication among electronic devices... »