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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software The past week has been ugly. First a breach and data theft at AT&T and then the release of a zero-day exploit that's actively attacking users. Criminals you say? I tend to agree, but these perps are calling themselves security researchers. One of them is even employed by Google and guess who's being targeted - Windows users. Details on those events, plus a warning about the latest Twitter scam. Ormandy Exploit Leads to Malware A turnkey exploit delivered by Google employee Tavis Ormandy is being actively used to deliver malware. During the infection process, the malware even attempts to load a file from Tavis' own website. Irresponsible Disclosure Just because the word "security" appears in a company name or person's title, it doesn't necessarily mean those entities are really trying to help protect you against danger, loss, and criminals. Sometimes, they become the danger, loss, and criminals. Beware Twitter Password Reset Email Scammers are delivering a malicious backdoor disguised as a new password file for your Twitter account. Here's how the bogus email reads. Yet Another Adobe Zero Day Exploit Adobe has the dubious distinction of developing the three most commonly exploited software: Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Flash. Each time yet another vulnerability in Adobe products is discovered,... Read more Antivirus Software Ads AntiVirus Avg Anti Virus Scan Free Virus Software Virus Scanner 1 AntiVirus Software Featured Articles AT&T Breach Targets iPad Users Rootkit Information and Detection Email Scams, Phishing, and Fraud Tips for Securing your PC Viruses Explained Windows Tutorials   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Mary Landesman Antivirus Software Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Top Ten Ways to Get Infected Five Tricks the Scammers Use How to Beef Up Your Browser Top Windows Antivirus Mac Antivirus Options Advertisement