I was talking with a relative over the weekend. I had helped them build their computer several years ago. I mentioned that I had to renew my anti-virus protection. She asked why. I explained that new viruses are being created all the time so you need to keep a current andi […]
At one point in time computer hackers were working for notariety or glory. They designed their attacks to be very widespread in nature - causing problems for computers and networks worldwide. Now the cyber criminals are becoming more targeted and selected in their attacks. Instead of media coverage, hackers are going for […]
I was reading through Webroot Software’s report on the state of spyware for the 4th quarter of 2005. I was shocked at the number of attacks against large companies worldwide during 2005. This bets the questions: Are companies lax about their computer security or cyber criminals just getting smarter?
During 2005 attacks were made […]
If you think that the cybercriminals out there are just targeting companies you’d be mistaken. I read a story of a spyware attack against a sheriff’s department in Oklahoma. Surveillance software was installed on the department’s computers. This software allowed the cyber criminals to gain access to information about prisoner movements and […]
Experts estimate the 90% of computers worldwide have some form of a Windows Operating System on them. Knowing this statistic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the creators of spyware programs like Trojan Horses and RootKits exploit any holes or flaws in Windows programs.
These are a few important things a computer user should do […]
It was announced today that Webroot Spy Sweeper was the first company to receive the “Checkmark Anti-Spyware Certification” from West Coast Labs. I have to be honest and admit that I was unfamiliar with this company. I learned that they are an independant company who certifies security products that meet their guidelines for quality products. […]
Spyware infections are increasing. Programs are becoming more sophisticated and are changing and evolving all the time. A spyware protection program that worked last week might not be effective in providing protection against new threats.
It’s important to use a reputable spyware protection program on your computer to give you the protection you need. A reputable […]
If you ever really did not know how complicated it is to detect spyware signatures, just talk to Microsoft. Recently, their anti-spyware program was detecting Norton Antivirus as spyware. Yes, I said spyware. The user would be notified about the infection and asked to remove it. The unsuspecting user would naturally […]
Webroot Software company, in their Spy Audit, found that there was a noticeable increase in the number of Trojan Horse programs on computers in the fourth quarter of 2005. Spyware programs that exploit flaws or holes in Microsoft Windows programs contributed to this rise. It’s important to keep your Microsoft Windows security patches […]
In their “State of Spyware” report for the fourth quarter of 2005, Webroot Software declared that spyware is “the leading threat to safe and secure computing”. Spyware programs are becoming more complex and sophisticated. Some examples of this trend include rootkits and threats designed to exploit flaws in Microsoft Windows programs.
It’s important to […]