Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Oh there is nothing like coming back to your office after a 3-day weekend only to find out that your PC has been attacked by spyware. I left my machine on, but I thought it had been locked. Needless to say there were 287 things picked up with the filter that catches ad-ware programs.Being a University, the machines around here all have virus security, but I have to say I put a spyware checked on my machine on my own, because the defense against those things is needed since they are so prevalent these days.
It's not my job to talk you into looking for ways to secure your own network or PC, but you definitely should. Check out places like Filterweb.com, because they have reviews and guides on everything from internet security to spam blockers to instant message chat protection. If you work on a computer all day and it's a means to your livelihood, why would you not want to protect it? Ya know?
At this particular site you'll only be looking over the best. Every piece of hardware or software program discussed have all been highly rated by the various PC magazines that rate software. Give it a looksie. ;o)
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Labels: Computers, internet, security, spyware
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Although not breaking news, I read today that the surfers of the web should be aware of a new virus which deletes important [Windows] system files and additionally hijacks your sound card to say "...Your system files have been deleted. Sorry."
This new Trojan was detected by Panda Labs, a company which offers software such as anti virus and firewall)
Users who contract the BotVoice.A Trojan will hear the phrase, "You have been infected. I repeat, you have been infected and your system files have been deleted. Sorry. Have a nice day and bye bye," on a continuous loop while the virus attempts to make its mark.
According to Panda, it prevents users from working with the computer properly, as it does not allow the files with certain extensions from being run: .BAT, .COM, .EXE and .MP3 files, among others. It deletes system files, then modifies the Task Manager and Windows registry and blocks any possible action to undo the damage.
The Trojan can find you through peer-to-peer networks, external storage devices, or malicious websites, but it does not spread automatically by its own means. Just remember to keep your security software up to date.
A talking virus. Hmm..candy corn is suddenly coming to mind.
Panda Labs.
Labels: security, software, Trojans
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