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Summer’s Malware Campaign

Summer’s Malware Campaign

The summer and holiday plans seem to be a blessing, but pay attention to any dangers that may arise in the most unexpected moment, warn BitDefender experts. It’s a game where everyone loses except for cybercriminals: paying customers are losing money, and the big fake companies are making the scams that cause losses in credibility and customer base to the real company.

Internet Explorer 9 – The Best Browser in Blocking Malware Attacks

Internet Explorer 9 – The Best Browser in Blocking Malware Attacks

After years of criticism, during which Internet Explorer was always taken as an example of how it should not be made ​​a web browser, behold the Internet Explorer 9 managed to show an improvement, implementing a security system that gives excellent results at blocking malware attacks, surpassing in this its competitors, Google Chrome 10 and Firefox 4.

Safe Instant Messaging

Safe Instant Messaging

Instant messaging is one of the most convenient ways to connect to people whether it is for personal use or business. IMs allow people to chat real time, have face-to-face interaction as well as voice conversations. When it comes to instant messaging though, online safety rules still apply. Here are some simple online security tips to follow when using instant messaging programs.

Worms Everywhere!!!

Worms Everywhere!!!

As much as we all love our social networks, we are also well aware that they are prime targets of people engaged in cyber crimes. These cybercriminals are often crafty enough to go undetected, pass through online security measures and lure users to clicking their seemingly harmless links. Often worm and virus links engage in spam attacks that can flood user profiles with links, some even coming from people on their friends list. Here are some of the latest Twitter and Facebook spam attacks that can compromise a user’s online safety.

Weekly Tech Wrap Up: iPad 2, Charlie Sheen, $42M to Angry Birds, and More

The previous week has seen product launches, controversies and disasters. Here’s a technological take on some events in these past days. Here’s this weeks serving of the hottest tech stories you might have missed.

Online Safety Myths Busted

Online Safety Myths Busted

More often than not, you hear about the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the web and how to avoid it. So you suit up, install and anti-virus, stay away from pop-ups and malicious websites. Although these are good measures, they are not fool proof. Here are some online safety myths and security pitfalls to watch out for.

Guard Your Office against Cyberslacking

Guard Your Office against Cyberslacking

Cyberslacking is the new “personal phone call” employees take during office hours. It means that employees use the office internet access for personal use such as emailing, browsing and updating personal social media pages. This can cause problems that go beyond productivity; it also compromises the company’s online safety and security.