27
May
For this week ending of May 27, 2007, the top 3 most prevalent spyware, according to CA report are:
1. AtlasDMT
2. DoubleClick
3. 2o7.net
You can follow on the links for AtlasDMT and DoubleClick for details of the spyware and how to remove.
Only the 2o7.net is discussed below:
2o7.net Overview
2o7.net is actually a company called OMNITURE. It is classified […]
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27
May
So you find out that everyone in on your block is using your network without your permission. Do you lock it down or…? Or maybe you want to have a little fun. A little creativity with squid and you could turn your everything they browse upside down (literally).
This is fun to tweak around, but maybe […]
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24
May
Spyware researcher says scammers are inflating the popularity of videos on YouTube and other sharing sites, often as a lure to Websites loaded with malicious programs.
I wonder why YouTube developers have not yet incorporated an “anti-spam” in their commenting and rating system, to prevent auto-comment programs to “game” their system? Could the Wordpress “simple math” […]
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17
May
A Web application developer has uncovered a two-step process for exploiting Windows Vista’s User Account Control, essentially by having a Trojan piggyback on what could be a legitimate download.
It is no surprise that the Microsoft’s new OS - Vista - is “hackable”. What can you expect for an OS that is historically laden with all […]
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14
May
One in 10 web pages scrutinised by search giant Google contained malicious code that could infect a user’s PC.
It is actually an add-on service by Google to warn users that they may enter a ‘harmful’ website, if they click on that link after their search. So what’s the use of displaying it after a user […]
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10
May
New Laptop Data Protection Comes in a USB Flash Card from PhysOrg.com
An analyst says that the low price point and ease of use could compel consumers, small and midsize businesses, and remote offices to buy a new package that includes IBM security software.
This is a way of backing up your most important files […]
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