Wednesday, May 4, 2011

About Antivirus Software: The Sony Breach:What You Should Know

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From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software

The Sony Breach:What You Should Know
Reportedly, 77 million Sony user accounts were compromised by an intrusion of the PlayStation Network. Now, Sony reports another 25 million accounts were also exposed. But were credit cards really stolen? And did Sony delay too long in reporting?

Understanding Web Malware
There are four broad categories of Web attacks with which Web surfers must contend. Understanding the basics of how these attacks work is perhaps one of your best defenses against today's Web malware threat.

Top Ten Online Scams
Online scams are constantly evolving; here are the most common ones today.
See More About:  internet scams  phishing  online fraud

Autorun Worms
Autorun is one of those 'convenience' features in Windows that can cause more harm than good. Essentially, Autorun enables designated files to run when an Autorun-enabled drive (such as a USB thumb drive) is inserted into the computer. And this can be a real boon for malware.
See More About:  autorun  how-to guide  security tip

 


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