Published in February 23rd, 2009
This is a trojan virus affecting Windows XP and Windows Vista. If the trojan infects a computer it will copy itself to files as well as creating registry entries so that it can begin during startup. The trojan will then attempt to download files to the infected computer from remote locations. Generally it will download [...]
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Published in February 18th, 2009
Downloader XZ is a file downloader affecting all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Once a computer is infected, the downloader has the ability to download further malware to the computer without the user knowing. The downloaded malware can cause malicious damage or loss of private and confidential data. Always scan your computer on [...]
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Published in February 17th, 2009
Conficker has been a real pain in the ass and has hit many high profile networks. This was patched a few months back, but it continues to cause problems. Obviously Microsoft is pretty pissed off with this thing. So they have offered a reward of $250,000 for the creator of Conficker. So if anyone provides [...]
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Published in February 13th, 2009
There is a major vulnerability affecting the mobile OS Android. This affects the web browser and allows hackers to take full control as well as obtaining private data and login information. The fix has not been pushed down to the phones. So if you are using Android, there are two recommended options: Either install the [...]
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Published in February 12th, 2009
In January the French military had to ground some planes due to the conficker virus. The conficker virus infected their network and affected the data systems being fed to the planes. Conficker has also affected millions of other systems, but most of these can be patched with Microsoft updates. Make sure you scan you computer [...]
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Published in February 11th, 2009
Feedel is a trojan affecting all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. When a computer is infected, the trojan will add various registry keys to enable startup of the trojan at boot time. The trojan will then attempt to download further malware from remote locations. This could expose infected computers to greater risk and [...]
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Published in February 6th, 2009
Some recent research has found that 92% of the bugs and security problems that occur in Windows are in relation to the administrator account. To cut a long story short, you should always use a standard user account in Windows instead of an administrator account. This will avoid the majority of problems that occur in [...]
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Published in February 4th, 2009
Infostealer.Nadebanker is a trojan that is affecting all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. As with all trojans, this program operates in stealth mode on infected computers and attempts to steal confidential information. If you are infected, it is most likely that there are no noticeable symptoms. This trojan will create various entries in [...]
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Published in February 2nd, 2009
KeyProwler is a keylogger spyware application that affects all versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. KeyProwler has the capability to record keystrokes on your computer. This can expose your private and personal data including: website logins, passwords, usernames, bank account details, email accounts and much more. This application can also capture screenshots of your [...]
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