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The scariest thing about the Flashback trojan: I have no idea how to fight it
For four years in college I worked in my school’s IT department. It was nice, my job, because honed my computer skills on a variety of fronts, teaching me the ups and downs of how to identify and fix all sorts of computer problems. Malware removal was at the forefront of these skills. Pretty…
Mac Flashback Trojan: Find Out If You’re Infected and What to Do About It
Apple computer users may think they have nothing to worry about when it comes to contracting viruses and malware online, but a Russian antivirus company is reporting that 600,000 Macs are currently infected with a nasty trojan horse virus called “Flashback.” View full post on Security News Headlines – Yahoo!…
Android Alert: Five Security Threats You Didn’t Know About
When you think of viruses, spyware, and other security threats, you probably think of your PC. After all, that’s where the majority of these kinds of attacks take place. But malware on your mobile phone? Or even your tablet? Nah, that could never happen. Could it? Yes it could, especially…
ProtectMyID: In 2011, over 11.6 M adults became #victims of #identityfraud in the US. And those are only the cases we know about!
ProtectMyID: In 2011, over 11.6 M adults became #victims of #identityfraud in the US. And those are only the cases we know about! View full post on Twitter / ProtectMyID View full post on National Cyber Security
What You Can Do About Stolen Cellphone
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia area is tops in the nation for lost and stolen cellphones. Where will you most likely “lose it” and how can you protect your data on a missing phone? The security firm Lookout Mobile Security says Philadelphia beat out Seattle as the place where your cellphone…
IT pros lack confidence about business security
Would you bet money on the security of your company’s systems? If your answer is no, you’re far from alone. Most IT professionals lack so much confidence in the security of their organisations’ networks that they wouldn’t bet on it, according to the results of a recent survey. The survey…
What Parents Should Know About Bullying
Bullying among children is aggressive behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power or strength. A child who is being bullied has a hard time defending him or herself. Usually bullying is repeated over time. View full post on cyber extortion – Yahoo! News Search Results View full…
Consumer Concerns About Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud Declining, Says Auriemma Consulting Group
NEW YORK — Identity theft and credit card fraud has become a global industry, and while a majority (64%) of U.S. consumers still see identity theft as a growing problem, the incidence who agree that identity … View full post on credit card fraud – Yahoo! News Search Results View…
Canadians concerned about cyber fraud: TD poll
Canadians concerned about cyber fraud: TD poll View full post on social media scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security