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Malware:Malware
From TB Computing
The term "Malware" is short for "malicious software". It includes viruses, spyware, trojans, and worms, to name a few. It spreads in many different ways, such as infected emails or web sites. Some are easy to remove, but some can be extremely difficult.
Adobe Reader X Security
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 05:14, November 23, 2010, no comments.
Almost everybody uses PDF files, whether you realize it or not. It is a standard way of producing files that can be read on almost any computer. Adobe, the creator of the PDF standard, has released a new version of their Reader program with enhanced security.
Apple Antivirus
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 23:21, November 22, 2010, no comments.
Apple computers are no longer considered safe from attack without installing security software.
Credit Union Smishing
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 01:18, June 22, 2010, no comments.
Credit union members are under increasing attacks using smishing attacks.
Fake Pentagon
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 19:59, June 18, 2010, no comments.
Spam emails purporting to be from the US government (Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense [the Pentagon], or the Transportation Security Administration, have been circulating.
Fake Facebook Toolbar
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 05:20, May 4, 2010, no comments.
If you get an email offering you a Facebook toolbar, don't download the program.
Fake iPad Update
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 21:02, April 26, 2010, no comments.
There is a malicious email message being sent out, informing PC users who have an iPad that they need to update some software.
Mcafee Bug in Update
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 20:59, April 26, 2010, no comments.
McAfee recently posted an update (number 5958) that has been creating major problems for many people.
Google Chrome Extension
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 20:57, April 26, 2010, no comments.
There is a trojan posing as a Google Chrome extension.
Mac Backdoor
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 20:55, April 26, 2010, no comments.
Think that Macs are invulnerable to attack? Not so.
Fake Copyright Warning
- by Terry.branaman (talk), from Malware, 20:50, April 26, 2010, no comments.
Have you gotten a warning that illegal files have been found on your computer by an 'Antipiracy foundation scanner'?
