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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software This week, details on a new tool that lets anyone one-click their way into your accounts if you're on an open wireless network. Plus, info on a new Firefox zero-day exploit plus updated instructions for disabling Java in multiple versions of Firefox and Internet Explorer for both Mac and Windows users. Firesheep The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. I was reminded of that today when reading about Firesheep, a Firefox addon that lets anyone who knows how to click a mouse steal the account credentials for anyone on an open Wi-Fi network. Firefox Zero Day Discovered Mozilla (Firefox) has acknowledged a zero-day vulnerability in Firefox v3.5 and 3.6. No patch for this highly critical vulnerability is yet available, so you'll want to employ their recommended workaround. How to Disable Java in IE Updated with additional instructions for finding Java settings in all versions of Internet Explorer. How to Disable Java in Firefox Updated with instructions for Firefox 3.6 and above. Antivirus Software Ads Computer Anti Virus AntiVirus Software Viruses Worms Virus Attack Security Tool Virus Featured Articles Free NoScript Addon for Firefox Qualys Browser Check 10 Tips for Home Wi-Fi Security Four Steps to Better Security Prevent Flash in PDF Files Autorun Worms   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > 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