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Dec 25, 2008
Biggest Web Browser Vulnerabilities and Threats
GlueTooth
	Exploiting vulnerabilities in web browsers has become a popular way for attackers to compromise computer systems. They do that in order to take control over your computer, to steal your private information, use your computer to attack other computers, or to destroy your files and even your computer. Some of these attacks are performed by exploiting vulnerabilities in web browsers.Potential RisksThere is an increasing threat from software attacks ...

Dec 16, 2008
Securing Your Wireless Network in 10 Easy Steps
atomic cabbage
	Securing your wireless is as important as securing your house by locking your doors and closing windows. There are many ways how intruders and hackers can access your network, but there are also many efficient ways to prevent them. For an average home user securing the wireless network can be a frustrating experience. Following 10 steps should make this process a bit easier.1) Change Your Router’s Default Password This is the first brick in ...

Dec 09, 2008
Malware as a Christmas Gift
GlueTooth
	As holidays approach, various Christmas orientated malware attacks are likely to hit your inbox. For that reason, be very cautious of any e-card notification emails that you receive during the Holidays.Hackers, as many years before, use bogus Christmas e-card notification emails to distribute malware. Emails usually claim that the recipient has been sent an eCard from a "dear friend" or sometimes address of your real friend can be explo ...

Nov 25, 2008
Malware Trends: What Will Attack Us in 2009?
atomic cabbage
	The Georgia Tech Information Security Center (GTISC) hosted its annual summit on emerging security threats on October 15 and published its annual attack forecast report.According to their research, the electronic domain will see greater amounts of malware attacks and various security threats in the coming year.Data will continue to be the primary motive behind future cyber crime, whether targeting traditional fixed computing or mobile application ...

Nov 11, 2008
5 Ways Malware Affect PC Performance
GlueTooth
	Security threats are everywhere: in downloads, peer-to-peer networks, hidden in the data on CDs or DVDs, embedded in emails and their attachments, spread through chat rooms and messengers. Once malware gets to your PC, it will reduce system performance, modify and destabilize your system, and hog your Internet bandwidth. Here are the 5 ways how malware do this.The popular belief is that malware or malicious software either destroys your data by w ...

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