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Malware found in Lenovo software package (ZDNet)
Computer maker Lenovo is shipping a malware-infected software package to Windows XP users, according to warning from anti-virus researchers at Microsoft. The malicious file was identified by Microsoft as Win32/Meredrop, a Trojan dropper that is used to install and execute multiple malicious executables on an infected computer....
I really don't want to use Windows anymore (ZDNet)
Every week, more and more bits of malware seem to be making their way past commercial anti-virus, firewall anti-virus, and ISP anti-virus software. New patches and downloads abound, and I've still re-imaged 3 computers in the last 2 weeks due to massive infestations. This is to say nothing of the home computers about which my users are complaining (I feel like getting one of those ThinkGeek ...
Commercial vendor of spyware under legal fire (ZDNet)
Just like every decent marketer out there, vendors of commercial malware tools are very good at positioning their tools. However, their pitches often contradict with themselves in a way that what's promoted as a Remote Administration Tool, has in fact built-in antivirus software evading capabilities, rootkit functionality and tutorials on how to remotely infect users over email. This fake ...
Microsoft kills OneCare, replaces it with freebie 'Morro' (ZDNet)
Microsoft today announced plans to kill its Windows Live OneCare PC care and security suite and replace it with a free anti-malware utility. The new product, code-named "Morro," will be designed for a smaller footprint that will use fewer computing resources, making it ideal for low-bandwidth scenarios...
Under worm attack, US Army bans USB drives (ZDNet)
Under sustained attack from what is described as a rapidly spreading network worm, the U.S. army has banned the use of USB sticks, CDs, flash media cards, and all other removable data storage devices, according to internal e-mail messages seen by Wired's Noah Shachtman. According to the article, service members have been ordered to "cease usage of all USB storage media until the USB devices are ...
Symantec Security Products Shine in In-Depth Protection Reviews (ARNnet)
Symantec today announced that Norton AntiVirus 2009 and Norton Internet Security 2009 received top ratings in reviews from two of the industry’s preeminent, independent testing bodies, AV-Comparatives and AV-Test.org.
Netgear Launches GearHead Home Network Support Service, Has Geek Squad and Firedog in Their Crosshairs [Help] (Gizmodo)
Netgear is launching their new GearHead service, which provides support and assistance in setting up any of your home networking gear—whether it's made by Netgear or not. The brand independent...
NETGEAR GearHead Services Provide Affordable, 24x7 Technical Support Service to Help Consumers Resolve PC-Related ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
NETGEAR®, Inc. , a worldwide provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, today announced the launch of NETGEAR GearHead Services, a comprehensive, affordable 24x7 remote technical support service that provides consumers in the U.S. with a one-stop resource for troubleshooting and resolving many of the most common computer-related problems in the home.
CNET Download.com not so 'spyware-free' (ZDNet)
On its home page, CNET's Download.com promises that all software available on the site "has been tested to ensure it's 100% free of spyware, viruses, and other malware." Â Â Unfortunately, there appears to be a kink in the system that allows the display of a known adware program called...
AVG and Rising signatures update detects Windows files as malware (ZDNet)
Yesterday, a signatures update pushed by AVG falsely labeled a critical Windows file as a banker malware, prompting the company to quickly fix the issue and issue a workaround, following end users complaints at its support forums. AVG's false positive causing downtime for Windows users is happening...
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