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Why are there porn related ads on Google Homepage?

May 29th, 2012
Computer users have started complaining about seeing porn related Google ads on their Google home page. They do not come as a search result but straight after opening up Google’s homepage. There are several topics about this problem created on security forums so that means there are more infected people. The problems persists users who [...] Read more on Why are there porn related ads on Google Homepage?

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A new Stuxnet-like malware has been discovered by Iranians

May 28th, 2012
MAHER (the Iranian Computer Emergency Response Team) says that is has detected a new malware that is related to Stuxnet worm. The new badware is called Flammer worm. It has targeted Iranian companies at the beginning of May and none of the 43 antivirus programs have managed to detect it. Just like Stuxnet, Flammer spreads [...] Read more on A new Stuxnet-like malware has been discovered by Iranians

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Antispyware Pro 2012 – a (probably) Fake Parasite

May 22nd, 2012
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It is quite interesting to watch how little data is enough to create a removal instructions for a parasite. Everyone tries to win SEO game without checking actual data about the parasite. I doubt anyone have seen Antispyware Pro 2012 yet too. Today I have noticed that some anti-malware bloggers wrote some removal instructions about [...] Read more on Antispyware Pro 2012 - a (probably) Fake Parasite

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Ignore Facebook account cancellation alert!

May 22nd, 2012
Cyber criminals have started to use another way for spreading their malware. Now they are targeting users who have decided that they don’t want to join the most popular social network any more. Scammers have been found to spread trickily-looking emails asking their victims to confirm or deny Facebook account cancellation request. If you also [...] Read more on Ignore Facebook account cancellation alert!

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Spam found on Twitter spreads android rogue anti-virus

May 16th, 2012
Security experts report about noteworthy Tweets that are especially dangerous for Android users. However, you should also note that these Tweets are targeting not only smartphone users but computer (desktop, laptop or tablet) users as well. We highly recommend to avoid clicking the URLs with the .tk extension because they have been found to be [...] Read more on Spam found on Twitter spreads android rogue anti-virus

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“Diablo 3 free download” scams exploit impatient users

May 14th, 2012
Tuesday is a big day for all Diablo gamers as it is the day when the third version is released. Those that cannot wait patiently, search the net hoping to find it earlier than others. Alas the only thing they find is survey scams. TrendMicro researchers analysed Google search results for “Diablo 3 free download”. [...] Read more on "Diablo 3 free download" scams exploit impatient users

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Using WiFi in your hotel? You can be infected with malware

May 14th, 2012
People traveling abroad should be aware about attackers who are targeting users logged on hotel networks. According to FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, trying to trick their victims into installing malware, bad guys push them to download widely-used software updates. If you also happen to receive a pop-up offering to update your software while you [...] Read more on Using WiFi in your hotel? You can be infected with malware

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Facebook opens Antivirus Marketplace

April 30th, 2012
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Facebook announced launch of Antivirus Marketplace with collaboration with Microsoft, McAfee, TrendMicro, Sophos and Symantec. Facebook users will be able to download top level antiviruses for free, and this would enhance their security on the net. This is quite significant step in improving Facebooks security level, especially after large scale infections misusing the platform. The [...] Read more on Facebook opens Antivirus Marketplace

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Facebook starts collaborating with Microsoft, McAfee and other security vendors

April 26th, 2012
Nothing is more important than safety. Using these words, yesterday it was announced about Facebook Security family and its partnership with such security vendors as Sophos, Microsoft, McAfee and others. In order to stay fresh and keep the leading position in social networking, Facebook must constantly offer something new. This time it has come the [...] Read more on Facebook starts collaborating with Microsoft, McAfee and other security vendors

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Ignore Bank of America “General Account update” emails

April 23rd, 2012
We must warn all Bank of America customers about the fake warning emails that are currently spreading around asking to update the accounts and verify logon details. Please, don’t fall for them and share this information with other people who are also using Bank of America services. The subject of the letter says “Bank of [...] Read more on Ignore Bank of America "General Account update" emails

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Russian hackers spread fake Instagram app

April 19th, 2012
Instagram app has been spreading by enormous speed and it seems that almost everyone who owns a smarphone has tried this app already. However, just like on earlier occasions, hackers teach us that you can’t just download the thing without checking if the source is legitimate. According to some security experts, malware makers have been [...] Read more on Russian hackers spread fake Instagram app

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Flashback Mac trojan is replaced by SabPub

April 18th, 2012
You may have already heard about Flashback trojan virus that was spotted in the middle of November, 2011. However, have you known that it has infected around 650,000 of Mac computers? It seems that Mac users should also be aware about another Trojan, SabPub. As security experts report, this virus has been found to open [...] Read more on Flashback Mac trojan is replaced by SabPub

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Do not believe any Facebook stalker app

April 12th, 2012
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Claiming to be capable to show who’s been looking at your profile or photos, stalker apps have been spreading around on Facebook for a while. However, many users still don’t realize that it’s not possible for them to gather data about who’s looking at their photos, reading their wall posts or doing other stuff and [...] Read more on Do not believe any Facebook stalker app

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Sophos presents Free Virus Removal Tool

April 12th, 2012
In order to be sure about your PC’s protection, security experts recommend having two, anti-virus and anti-spyware, applications on your computer. If you are using only anti-virus program, you should be aware about malware which is often not detected by anti-virus because of different virus database. Malware makes computers dramatically slow and may even start [...] Read more on Sophos presents Free Virus Removal Tool

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Twitter starts a fight against spammers

April 10th, 2012
There are numerous legitimate companies that have grown their businesses with a help of Twitter. However, spammers have also fallen in love with this platform. Examples of such love include abusive behavior and aggressive posting of tweets that are filled with harmful links leading to phishing or malware sites. In order to stop that, Twitter [...] Read more on Twitter starts a fight against spammers

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