Computer security researchers have discover a blackhat search engine optimization that is spreading scareware. The malware has infected over 200,000 computers already and spreading to vulnerable machines. The scareware tells you that your computer is infected with viruses, spyware, malware and trojans. It then stats that you need to purchase antivirus software for computer security. If you receive a message stating that a computer infection has occurred don’t believe it. Close IE and run your anti-malware or anti-spyware programs to remove the infection. This is all just a scam to get money and credit card numbers.
Scareware Threat Spreading Across The Internet
November 18, 2009
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Major Flaw Found in SSL Encryption for Online Shopping
November 5, 2009The Internet Engineering Task Force has warned about a zero day flow in the SSL protocol that encrypts the communication between computers. The SSL layer is what encrypts your private information such as credit card number, address and other private data about you. The reason why this is such a major issue is that it is a zero day flaw. A zero day flaw means that flaw is currently being exploited in the wild and that is why it is critical it gets fixed ASAP. The risk to people who make purchases online is slim because to take advantage of this flaw you must have a highly advanced understand of how computers and programing. Over the next couple of week you will start to see patches for Internet Explorer, Firefox and all servers that have internet connections. When the patches are released all internet users will need to download them immediately to assure a high level of computer security.
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Microsoft Reports Internet Worms Rising but New Vulnerabilities down.
November 3, 2009Microsoft issues a report that overall internet worms have increased by over 98% over the previous quarter. Internet worms have gone from the 5th greatest threat all the way up to number 2nd on the list. Worms are getting into personal computer and telling them that their computer is infected or redirecting them to other sites trying to get them purchase items. On the bright side overall computer vulnerabilities have decreased over the same time. Microsoft found that overall computer security vulnerabilities have decreased by over 30% in the last 6 months. We believe this will actually start to increase with the release of Windows 7. Computer security holes and vulnerabilities will be found in Windows 7 and it is only a matter of time before hackers start to go after Windows 7. The more we educate user about computer security the safer the internet becomes.
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Adobe Patches 28 Holes in Adobe Reader and Acrobat
October 16, 2009Adobe finally released several patches to fix several of the known vulnerabilities in the Adobe Reader and Acrobat products. Adobe recommends that if you are using reader 9.13 or lower that you upgrade to version9.2. The adobe reader has had known zero day flaws that were being exploited. If you are using any abode products you need to update the software as soon as possible. It is important to upgrade your software as soon as possible to assure maximum computer security.
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FBI Arrest 53 in Phishing Scam
October 8, 2009Well here we go again another phishing scam leading to bank accounts being compromised. We here at Internet Safety Center can’t stress enough to never click on links inside emails especially from Banks. Again, Never Never Never click on links inside emails from Banks, Credit Card or other Financial Institutions. The websites and emails look legit but are really fake and designed to get user names, passwords and other private information. Please read our guide on How to Spot a Phishing Email/Website.
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FireFox Users – New Security Update Released
July 22, 2009Firefox has released an updated version of the software. The new software update fixes 5 critical security flaws in the software. All Firefox users need to update to the latest version ASAP.
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New Virus Spreading Across the Web
July 21, 2009A new virus described as providing naked pictures of an ESPN commentator is spreading rapidly across the internet. If you get an email about naked pictures of Erin Andrews don’t open it. You will get a virus and not pictures.
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Kids Internet Browser – Kidrocket
June 18, 2009Parents are concerned about their children browsing the internet. Kidrocket is a free internet browser that is designed for kids. It has built in filters and games, puzzles, and email filtering. We have tested the browser and it has several nice kids friendly features and easy to use. Parents if are looking for kids friendly internet browser we recommend Kidrocket.
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Windows Vista Service Pack 2
June 12, 2009Microsoft has released service pack 2 for Windows Vista as a critical update this month. The update will take about 30 minutes to an hour to install.
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Internet Safety Center – Windows Vista
June 4, 2009Microsoft has released the second service pack for Vista. We recommend waiting a few week before you download it. Let Microsoft fix the bugs before you download and install it.
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