Archive for November 23rd, 2009

Microsoft Security Advisory 977981 Released

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Microsoft Security Advisory 977981 Released

We just released Security Advisory 977981 concerning an issue affecting Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 that could lead to remote code execution. At this time, we are not aware of any active attacks seeking to use this vulnerability. Our teams are currently working to develop an update and we will take appropriate... »

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Why IT managers drink: 10 issues that drive them to the bottle

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Why IT managers drink: 10 issues that drive them to the bottle

PCAuthority just carried a great feature “Top 10 issues overloading IT managers,” that everyone should read. Nearly all of us who work with these demon machines depend on the IT folks. There are a lot of things we can do to make their lives easier ... »

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Social Security scam spam

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Social Security scam spam

Buzz wrong!URL leads to banking Trojan downloaderTom Kelchner »

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Personal Protector

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Personal Protector

Personal Protector is rogue antispyware, phony security software that rips off unsuspecting PC users. If Personal Protector has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately.Click here to remove Personal protector from your PC with VIPRE. VIPRE ... »

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SiteVillain

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
SiteVillain

SiteVillain is rogue antispyware, or phony security software, designed to trick PC users into thinking their computers are infected with malware. SiteVillain uses false security warnings, system alerts, desktop hijacking, browser redirects and system s... »

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LinkSafeness

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
LinkSafeness

LinkSafeness is rogue antispyware, designed to rip people off. If LinkSafeness is installed on your computer, you are infected with a dangerous and corrupt software that you should remove it immediately.LinkSafeness uses false security warnings and sy... »

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Microsoft says 64-bit Windows less affected by malware

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Microsoft says 64-bit Windows less affected by malware

Let’s see, have we heard this point-counterpoint before?Statement: "64-bit Windows has some of the lowest reported malware infection rates in the first half of 2009,"(Joe Faulhaber of the Microsoft Malware Protection Center).Counter statement: yes, b... »

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Rogue inflation

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Rogue inflation

Wow. Patrick Jordan just noticed that the new rogue security product EchoAntivirus 2010 is pretty pricey! $99.99.VIPRE is a much better buy at $29.95And VIPRE is a real product!Tom Kelchner »

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