Anti-Spyware and PC Security News

Archive for April, 2007


30
Apr

Nice Anti-Phishing Feature at Yahoo

Have you noticed that when you log on to your yahoo.com mail, they are now offering to activate a nice anti-phishing feature? Phishing is now rampant and is one of greatest artillery in a hacker’s tool.
Phishing is used to steal your personal financial information like credit card details and account usernames and passwords. What […]


29
Apr

Entrepreneurial hackers buy sponsored links on Google

A hacker scheme that involved buying search keywords on Google, then routing users to a malicious site when they clicked on sponsored links, was revealed by a security company. The attackers profited from a Google design quirk. When users pause the mouse cursor atop a sponsored link, the full URL does not appear at the […]


28
Apr

New approaches to malware detection coming into view

The traditional signature-based method to detect viruses and other malware is increasingly seen as an insufficient defense given the rapid pace at which attackers are churning out virus and spyware variants. All of which raises the question: What’s next?
The new approach now is towards “white-listing” technology that only allows certain applications to run on your […]


27
Apr

Biometric Way of Remote Access

A new way of accessing your corporate files is now available by the use of your fingerprint. A new device called AccessStick from EPAFactory.com enables a USB device and your fingerprint as method of authentication for remote access through SSL VPN.
We usually use a secureid token and we input PIN digit numbers to a […]


26
Apr

‘Evil twin’ Wi-Fi access points proliferate - Network World

Still, cloned ‘Evil Twin’ access points are on the rise - victimizing more unwary surfers. Be sure you use your anti-spyware and anti-virus programs when accessing wirelessly on public places. Always use vpn programs to access corporate programs; it may also be wise to use this vpn connection to check even your personal webmail account.read […]


26
Apr

Trojan Horse Uses Virginia Tragedy as Bait

Spammers are using video of the Virginia Tech killer to trick readers into downloading malicious Trojan Horse. So be careful of clicking a video from an unknown source. Always turn on your anti-spyware and anti-virus programs to alert you of any phishing attack and automatic downloading of malwares.
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