Browsing articles by " Dan Zimel"
Aug 18, 2010

Anti-Virus Programs Only Do Half the Job

Once your computer has been infected with a virus, it’s no longer your computer. After removing it with your trusty anti-virus software, you’re often left with lingering side-effects. The symptoms vary, but the bottom line is the same: Your computer doesn’t work the way it used to.  Your favorite programs crash frequently, your registry entries are a mess and even your “Cute Kittens of the Month” desktop wallpaper is mysteriously missing.

Why did this happen? You’ve already removed the virus. Shouldn’t the havoc it caused go away, along with it? What about the damage caused to your system? Isn’t it simply erased, along with the malware that caused it?

May 27, 2009

New Coalition Formed to Fight Malware

Three groups set up “Chain of Trust” initiative… read more.

May 25, 2009

Sophos Discovers New Trojan Malware

Gumblar becomes most widespread threat… read more.

May 24, 2009

Virus Attacks FBI and U.S. Marshals Service

U.S. agencies forced to disconnect the Internet… read more.

May 20, 2009

Malware Discovered on XP Netbook

The attack code was found on a brand new machine… read more.

May 19, 2009

New Malware Targets Small Businesses

Computers that are not connected to the Web are also in danger… read more.

May 18, 2009

Report: Users of Signature-Based Software Exposed to Malware

Scanners fail to identify majority of botnet…

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May 17, 2009

Mac Users Confronted With Blue Screen of Death

Apple’s operating system update results in BSODread more.

May 14, 2009

Pirated Windows 7 Spreads Botnet

Malware has infected 27,000 machines… read more.

May 13, 2009

Social Networks Users Have Higher Exposure to Malware

Social media risks are 10 times higher than email… read more

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