About Antivirus Software: Google/Adobe Attacked by China, Plus Worst Advice

Antivirus Software In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Mary Landesman Google and Adobe have reported suffering internal attacks the industry giants believe originated in China. Ironically, the attacks appear to have been made possible by security holes in Adobe's own products. Details below. Also this week, a look at some of the worst security advice and user tips you should avoid.   In the Spotlight Google / Adobe Attacked by China In separate announcements, Google and Adobe have reported their internal systems were breached in targeted attacks believed to have originated in China. Ironically, the targeted attacks appear to have been made possible by yet another zero day vulnerability in Adobe's own products.              More Topics Bad Habits that Lead to Infection The Malware Naming Conundrum Targeted Attacks Is Adobe Sneaking Your Cookies? Free Antivirus Software Antivirus Reviews Top Internet Scams Ignore this Computing Q&A Recent advice from The San Francisco Chronicle could well qualify for the worst security advice ever given. Here's what it was and why you should ignore it.   Seven Terrible Tips for Online Storage Evernote provides a cloud-based note taking and clipping service that lets you store information for access from any Web-connected device. Tips for using Evernote are routinely shared on Twitter (just search #evernotetip). Unfortunately, amidst all the clever suggestions for using Evernote are several very risky tips. Here are seven of the worst.     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Antivirus Software Ads Free Norton McAfee Software Firewall Download Security Lock AntiVirus 2010 Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Internet / Network Security Wireless / Networking Focus on Windows Email Urban Legends and Folklore   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter as adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=antivirus&e=adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About, Inc.