Learn Security http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/-t1.htm Learn all about various types of threats and security information. This is one of the best places to learn! Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:55:19 GMT 10 Learn Security http://i45.tinypic.com/28a5cmc.jpg http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/-t1.htm SpyEye 1.2.22 - Art of Web Fakes - Malware http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/spyeye-1222-art-of-web-fakes-malware-t2210.htm Blaze Interesting read about Spy Eye.: SpyEye is one of the latest infection platform on the web which includes a satisfactory browser exploit pack and bot generating system. With the latest SpyEye version starting from 1.2.2X (1.2.4) on the run, we have noticed a state of web fakes which is generated in an artistic manner by the SpyEye. If we look at the profitable nature of SpyEye, it is named as banking Trojan, which comprises of efficient techniques to infect bank websites. In this post, we ... Learn Security Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:55:19 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/spyeye-1222-art-of-web-fakes-malware-t2210.htm#6985 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/spyeye-1222-art-of-web-fakes-malware-t2210.htm Introducing: Roguevertising http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/introducing-roguevertising-t2187.htm Blaze Introducing: Roguevertising A new term in the rogue industry – written by Bart Parys Note: Be sure not to go to any of the following links, they might still contain malicious programs ! Today I will be talking about a new trend that spreads itself quite quickly throughout the internet. In this document I will try to explain what it is all about and provide additional information like screenshots and measures that can be taken to tackle these threats. It all started when I found ... Learn Security Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:38:14 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/introducing-roguevertising-t2187.htm#6931 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/introducing-roguevertising-t2187.htm Firewall/Security under a vm http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/firewall-security-under-a-vm-t2129.htm King Nero Is it necessary to run a firewall under a Vm? Currently I'm running Windows Server 2003 under Virtualbox on Ubuntu with Comodo Internet Security. I found the firewall to be blocking my connection the majority of the time. Is this needed or is the connection going to be filtered through the hosts firewall? Also is an antivirus even necessary in the Vm? Learn Security Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:26:14 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/firewall-security-under-a-vm-t2129.htm#6633 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/firewall-security-under-a-vm-t2129.htm Cheetah Signatures http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/cheetah-signatures-t2122.htm DragonMaster Jay This is a list of signature abbreviations commonly used in Cheetah-Anti-Rogue, and other Cheetah engine-based products. Trj = Trojan WormHole = Worm. Described as WormHole due to capability of newer worms being able to hide their own presence in the system. Virus = Virus. No changed description. Rtk = Rootkit. RGE = Rogue. Adw = Adware. Spy = Spyware. Exploit = Exploit. HEUR::: = Heuristic. Also, may be spelled Heur: Special infections, written with an X extension due to ... Learn Security Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:50:42 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/cheetah-signatures-t2122.htm#6583 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/cheetah-signatures-t2122.htm Virus Email http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/virus-email-t1810.htm stevetoon I am being sent fake emails everyday claiming to be from UPS, Facebook, flickr etc. I tried to open the first one, because it said it was from UPS and I was actually expecting a delivery from them, but my security stopped it from opening, Online Armour/Avast. I now simply delete anything which looks dodgy and/or has an attachment but what I would like to know is., is there anywhere or anyone to whom I can report these emails? And maybe get something done about them? They are really starting to ... Learn Security Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:00:38 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/virus-email-t1810.htm#4820 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/virus-email-t1810.htm Riskiest Search Terms - Report by The Ultimate Geek TaskForce! http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/riskiest-search-terms-report-by-the-ultimate-geek-taskforce-t1479.htm DragonMaster Jay These are the top 15 most riskiest search terms, that get users in to traps. All around the world on English websites is where these are most prevalent. 15. solitaire Solitaire is Microsoft's most popular and easy game on Windows. It is formally known as Klondike. Solitaire is used for a collective of all types of solitaire (i.e. Spider, Vegas Rules, etc.). When people search for it online, they are getting in to SEO poisoning traps. SEO poisoning happens when malware writers cause their ... Learn Security Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:35:04 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/riskiest-search-terms-report-by-the-ultimate-geek-taskforce-t1479.htm#3678 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/riskiest-search-terms-report-by-the-ultimate-geek-taskforce-t1479.htm Updates on Virut variant: Virus:Win32/Virut.BB http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/updates-on-virut-variant-viruswin32-virutbb-t1249.htm DragonMaster Jay Virus:Win32/Virut.BB is a polymorphic virus that infects files with the EXE or SCR file extension. It may open a backdoor connection, allowing a remote attacker to download and run files on the infected computer. Spreads Via... File infection Win32/Virut.BB disables Windows System File Protection (SFP) by injecting code into 'winlogon.exe'. The injected code modifies 'sfc_os.dll' in memory. which in turn allows the virus to infect files protected by SFP. Virus:Win32/Virut.BB is ... Learn Security Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:26:49 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/updates-on-virut-variant-viruswin32-virutbb-t1249.htm#3008 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/updates-on-virut-variant-viruswin32-virutbb-t1249.htm Backdoor Trojan Rustock http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/backdoor-trojan-rustock-t1188.htm DragonMaster Jay Backdoor.Rustock is a Trojan horse with back door capabilities that allows a remote attacker to gain access and take control of the victims system, and uses rootkit techniques to hide its presence on the compromised computer. Files: %System%\drivers\I386P.SYS %System%\MSCTL32.DLL Registry entries: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\msctl32.dll\"Asynchronous" = "1" HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows ... Learn Security Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:36:09 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/backdoor-trojan-rustock-t1188.htm#2850 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/backdoor-trojan-rustock-t1188.htm New Malware removal tool Mal-Aware http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/new-malware-removal-tool-mal-aware-t1158.htm DragonMaster Jay
http://mal-aware.com/
Is the website for the tool, which contains all the information necessary to run the tool, downloads, etc.

I'll let him comment.]]> Learn Security Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:36:44 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/new-malware-removal-tool-mal-aware-t1158.htm#2739 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/new-malware-removal-tool-mal-aware-t1158.htm RequestPolicy Firefox add-on http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/requestpolicy-firefox-add-on-t893.htm DragonMaster Jay
RequestPolicy.com]]> Learn Security Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:29:10 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/requestpolicy-firefox-add-on-t893.htm#2083 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/requestpolicy-firefox-add-on-t893.htm Microsoft to give away anti-virus. http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-to-give-away-anti-virus-t423.htm E-Mu Microsoft is poised to start giving away security software. The company is reportedly trialling free anti-virus software internally and said the beta version would be released "soon". Called Morro, the software will tackle viruses but lack the broader range of utilities, such as parental locks, found in paid-for security suites. Morro will be Microsoft's second venture in the highly competitive security market. Microsoft's first attempt revolved around the Windows ... Learn Security Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:00:56 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-to-give-away-anti-virus-t423.htm#1003 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-to-give-away-anti-virus-t423.htm Hackers Expose Weakness In Visiting Trusted Sites http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/hackers-expose-weakness-in-visiting-trusted-sites-t772.htm DragonMaster Jay A powerful new type of Internet attack works like a telephone tap, but it operates between computers and Web sites they trust. Hackers at the Black Hat and DefCon security conferences have revealed a serious flaw in the way Web browsers weed out untrustworthy sites and block anybody from seeing them. If a criminal infiltrates a network, he can set up a secret eavesdropping post and capture credit card numbers, passwords and other sensitive data flowing between computers on that network and ... Learn Security Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:29:45 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/hackers-expose-weakness-in-visiting-trusted-sites-t772.htm#1814 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/hackers-expose-weakness-in-visiting-trusted-sites-t772.htm Can't Get Good Protection! http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/can-t-get-good-protection-t752.htm TheNerd First thing when I got my new laptop was to download the Google starter pack. My computer already came with Norton, first month free, so I figured I'd worry about replacing that later and start with spyware protection. The Spy Dr. included in the Google pack did its thing, but it seemed to slow everything down. Then when I was trying to edit which programs initialize when I log in (since that's always a slow process), I somehow managed to accidentally start up Windows Defender, which disabled ... Learn Security Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:54:32 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/can-t-get-good-protection-t752.htm#1769 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/can-t-get-good-protection-t752.htm Panda and Web of Trust join forces? http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/panda-and-web-of-trust-join-forces-t741.htm DragonMaster Jay
http://www.pandasecurity.com/homeusers/downloads/WOT/]]> Learn Security Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:48:05 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/panda-and-web-of-trust-join-forces-t741.htm#1725 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/panda-and-web-of-trust-join-forces-t741.htm Windows infection ratios http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-infection-ratios-t699.htm Techknow_Ryan
Windows XP (RTM): 35%
XP SP1: 25%
XP SP2: 15%
XP SP3: 7%
Windows 2000 SP4: 7%
Windows Vista (RTM): 5%
Vista SP1: 3%
Vista SP2: 1%
Windows Server 2008: 2%]]> Learn Security Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:21:22 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-infection-ratios-t699.htm#1576 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-infection-ratios-t699.htm How to Scan a file for viruses with multiple Online Scanner at once http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/how-to-scan-a-file-for-viruses-with-multiple-online-scanner-at-once-t636.htm Mr Spark Using Virus Total, you can scan your file online for Viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware with World’s most Leading antivirus engine at once by a single click. VirusTotal is a service developed by Hispasec Sistemas, an independent IT Security laboratory, that uses several command line versions of antivirus engines, updated regularly with official signature files published by their respective developers. This is a list of the companies that participate in VirusTotal ... Learn Security Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:56:25 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/how-to-scan-a-file-for-viruses-with-multiple-online-scanner-at-once-t636.htm#1429 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/how-to-scan-a-file-for-viruses-with-multiple-online-scanner-at-once-t636.htm Watch out for catchy domains http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/watch-out-for-catchy-domains-t632.htm DragonMaster Jay In my quest to learn what misspellings are bad in website URLs, I compiled a list so you may see how this works. (Beware, these sites are dangerous). Always check spelling before hitting Enter or Go. Facebook Domains faceook.com, faxebook.com, and ffacebook.com >> Redirects to quiz.us/facebook/?sov=4635, a quiz site to scam users. It looks similar to the actual Facebook. faceboo.com, fscebook.com, and favebook.com >> Redirects to clickboothlnk.com, which is a server ... Learn Security Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:16:07 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/watch-out-for-catchy-domains-t632.htm#1420 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/watch-out-for-catchy-domains-t632.htm TrendLabs' example of Click Fraud http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/trendlabs-example-of-click-fraud-t626.htm DragonMaster Jay ]]> Learn Security Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:34:58 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/trendlabs-example-of-click-fraud-t626.htm#1406 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/trendlabs-example-of-click-fraud-t626.htm [VIDEO] Spammers try to befriend you before stealing your money and identity http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/video-spammers-try-to-befriend-you-before-stealing-your-money-and-identity-t621.htm DragonMaster Jay Chances are, when you last checked your email, you found a bunch of spam .. that’s nothing new What’s changed, according to a just-released report, is how the spam, found you. For one thing .. spam has become friendly. According to Sal Viveros, a security expert with McAfee spammers “really trying to get under the skin of people, to get them to react.“ He’s talking about emails like this one I found this morning. It starts out “Dear Friend…“ Then tries ... Learn Security Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:51:35 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/video-spammers-try-to-befriend-you-before-stealing-your-money-and-identity-t621.htm#1390 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/video-spammers-try-to-befriend-you-before-stealing-your-money-and-identity-t621.htm Download Microsoft Security Essentials Beta 1.0.1407.00 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/download-microsoft-security-essentials-beta-10140700-t608.htm Mr Spark Microsoft has released Microsoft Security Essentials public Beta 1.0.1407.00, a free security software for your PC. With Microsoft Security Essentials you can protect your PC from various factors like viruses and spyware, including Trojans,worms and other malicious software. Its very easy to install and use. Updates are automatic, you don’t have to worry about latest protection. Requirement: · For XP - CPU with clock speed of 500 MHz or higher · For XP - Memory: 256 ... Learn Security Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:42:20 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/download-microsoft-security-essentials-beta-10140700-t608.htm#1377 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/download-microsoft-security-essentials-beta-10140700-t608.htm Botnets Account For 83% of Spam http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/botnets-account-for-83-of-spam-t549.htm DragonMaster Jay Spam is still a problem, but its becoming increasingly centralized — which could make its eradication that much more easier if those battling it play their cards right. Research firm MessageLabs reported Monday that 83.2 percent of all spam originates from Botnets. To refresh your memory, a botnet is a group of computers running distributed software to perform tasks such as sending spam or distributing malware. Using botnets for spam could be blamed for the marked increase in spam itself: ... Learn Security Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:13:35 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/botnets-account-for-83-of-spam-t549.htm#1270 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/botnets-account-for-83-of-spam-t549.htm Michael Jackson spam spreads, malware attacks likely http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/michael-jackson-spam-spreads-malware-attacks-likely-t502.htm DragonMaster Jay Within hours of the death of pop star Michael Jackson, spam trading on his demise hit in-boxes, a security firm said today as it warned that more junk mail was in the offing. Just eight hours after news broke about Jackson, Abingdon, England-based Sophos PLC started tracking the first wave of Jackson spam, which used a subject line of "Confidential -- Michael Jackson." The spam wasn't pitching a product or leading users to a phishing or malware Web site. Instead it was trying to ... Learn Security Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:43:21 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/michael-jackson-spam-spreads-malware-attacks-likely-t502.htm#1163 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/michael-jackson-spam-spreads-malware-attacks-likely-t502.htm Microsoft Security Essentials Beta released http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-security-essentials-beta-released-t478.htm E-Mu Microsoft is offering it's free anti-virus product, Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) to 75,000 lucky people today. The company is offering the product via a beta program and will likely extend the cap of 75,000 downloads depending on demand. MSE is Microsoft's free anti-virus and anti-spyware product that is set to replace Microsoft's paid Windows Live OneCare subscription service which is being withdrawn a week today. MSE is being distributed on Microsoft's Connect site as ... Learn Security Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:05:07 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-security-essentials-beta-released-t478.htm#1106 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-security-essentials-beta-released-t478.htm Deceitful Advertisement thru Dating Spam http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/deceitful-advertisement-thru-dating-spam-t465.htm DragonMaster Jay CHECK IT OUT AT TRENDMICRO]]> Learn Security Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:12:13 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/deceitful-advertisement-thru-dating-spam-t465.htm#1068 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/deceitful-advertisement-thru-dating-spam-t465.htm Microsoft Security Essentials Code-named “Morro” Screenshots | Exclusive http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-security-essentials-code-named-morro-screenshots-exclusive-t448.htm Mr Spark Microsoft Security Essentials Code-named “Morro” Screenshots | Exclusive Posted by Rahul in Featured Articles, Screenshots on 06 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment Microsoft will be launching its free antivirus code-named Morro as Microsoft Security Essentials. Code-named “Morro,” this streamlined solution will be available in the second half of 2009 and will provide comprehensive protection from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans. This new solution, to be offered ... Learn Security Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:29:58 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-security-essentials-code-named-morro-screenshots-exclusive-t448.htm#1042 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/microsoft-security-essentials-code-named-morro-screenshots-exclusive-t448.htm Protecting yourself from SPAM (by Kaspersky) http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/protecting-yourself-from-spam-by-kaspersky-t418.htm DragonMaster Jay How can I protect myself from spam? by Kaspersky Maintain at least two email addresses. Use your private address only for personal correspondence, and another address for registering on public forums, in chat rooms, to subscribe to mailing lists etc. Your private address should be difficult to guess. Spammers use combinations of obvious names, words and numbers to build lists of possible addresses. Your private address should not simply be your first and last name. Be creative ... Learn Security Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:55:46 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/protecting-yourself-from-spam-by-kaspersky-t418.htm#986 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/protecting-yourself-from-spam-by-kaspersky-t418.htm New SPAM bot Troj_Proxy.aif http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/new-spam-bot-troj_proxyaif-t412.htm DragonMaster Jay It seems like a new spam bot is currently being developed. Few days ago it was posted a pretty good analysis of a relatively simple spam bot, which Trend Micro detects as TROJ_PROXY.AIF. This spam bot is quite straightforward. On execution the trojan (TROJ_PROXY.AIF) issues a DNS query to a single domain in order to obtain an IP address in order to connects to a C&C (Command and Control ). The C&C traffic is in plain text and one can easily identify how the C&C works. We ... Learn Security Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:29:24 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/new-spam-bot-troj_proxyaif-t412.htm#976 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/new-spam-bot-troj_proxyaif-t412.htm SPAMCOP http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/spamcop-t401.htm DragonMaster Jay
SpamCop is the premier service for reporting spam. SpamCop determines the origin of unwanted email and reports it to the relevant Internet service providers. By reporting spam, you have a positive impact on the problem. Reporting unsolicited email also helps feed spam filtering systems, including, but not limited to, SpamCop's own service.


http://www.spamcop.net/]]> Learn Security Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:13:45 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/spamcop-t401.htm#956 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/spamcop-t401.htm Do not use trialpay (blog) http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/do-not-use-trialpay-blog-t297.htm DragonMaster Jay Some software vendors are now using TrialPay service to offer their software, service or subscription for free. Please do NOT sign-up for TrialPay account unless you want to buy or try a product or any item in TrialPay. IF ever you arrived on such page (sample below) because you want to download the free software, just click "Continue To Download", do NOT enter your email address and Full name if you DO NOT plan to buy or try anything in TrialPay. IF you want to buy the ... Learn Security Wed, 20 May 2009 04:31:18 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/do-not-use-trialpay-blog-t297.htm#776 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/do-not-use-trialpay-blog-t297.htm Trojan Remover http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/trojan-remover-t296.htm DragonMaster Jay Review by MS-MVP Donna Buenaventura Trojan Remover aids in the removal of Malware - Trojan Horses, Worms, Adware, Spyware - when standard anti-virus software either fails to detect them or fails to effectively eliminate them. Standard antivirus programs are good at detecting this Malware, but not always good at effectively removing it. Trojan Remover is designed to work on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7. The program is not compatible with any 64bit version of Windows. ... Learn Security Wed, 20 May 2009 04:29:06 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/trojan-remover-t296.htm#775 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/trojan-remover-t296.htm Windows Activation Technologies http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-activation-technologies-t292.htm DragonMaster Jay Windows Activation Technologies is the new name Microsoft’s anti-piracy features in both Windows 7 and Windows Vista.It is basically a new name for the same concept that was introduced in Windows XP under the name of Windows Genuine Advantage. The name change was necessary because of the fundamental differences between the technology used in Windows Vista and Windows 7 from that used in Windows XP according to Joe Williams, general manager, Worldwide Genuine Windows at Microsoft. Microsoft ... Learn Security Wed, 20 May 2009 04:09:06 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-activation-technologies-t292.htm#771 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-activation-technologies-t292.htm Security tips in Firefox (blog) http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/security-tips-in-firefox-blog-t291.htm DragonMaster Jay http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/?p=1501]]> Learn Security Wed, 20 May 2009 04:07:04 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/security-tips-in-firefox-blog-t291.htm#770 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/security-tips-in-firefox-blog-t291.htm Ten faces in computer malware (blog) http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/ten-faces-in-computer-malware-blog-t290.htm DragonMaster Jay * Malware isn’t going away any time soon. Especially when it became evident that money, lots of money can be made from its use. * Since all anti-malware applications are reactionary, they are destined to fail. * Developers who create operating system and application software need to show zero tolerance for software vulnerabilities. * Everyone who uses computers needs to take more ownership in learning how to react to the ever-changing malware environment in. ... Learn Security Wed, 20 May 2009 04:00:16 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/ten-faces-in-computer-malware-blog-t290.htm#769 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/ten-faces-in-computer-malware-blog-t290.htm The real solution to malware (blog) http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/the-real-solution-to-malware-blog-t289.htm DragonMaster Jay The solution is, in concept, incredibly simple. Operating systems and applications that accept infected files without question, that try to do too much for the user and as a result end up making disastrous decisions that leave us vulnerable; users who are trained by security nagware to just click “OK” or “Yes” all the time without thinking about it; systems that impose no effective privilege speparation: these are all part of the problem that could very easily be swept away, if we but ... Learn Security Wed, 20 May 2009 03:58:18 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/the-real-solution-to-malware-blog-t289.htm#768 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/the-real-solution-to-malware-blog-t289.htm {Glarysoft Giveaway} Win Glary Utilities PRO http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/glarysoft-giveaway-win-glary-utilities-pro-t246.htm Mr Spark We are very pleased to announce that Mr. Peter John (the director of Business Development of Glarysoft) is providing 5 FREE licenses of “Glary Utilities PRO” Full version to WinSpark.net readers. The price of this software is $39.95 but you can get it absolutely free. The 30 Days trial version is available on Glarysoft Website. You just need to follow the simple steps given below. Before that Lets have a little look to the Glary Utilities. Glary Utilities ... Learn Security Wed, 13 May 2009 15:01:40 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/glarysoft-giveaway-win-glary-utilities-pro-t246.htm#692 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/glarysoft-giveaway-win-glary-utilities-pro-t246.htm Phished Facebook Accounts Become Spammer's Tool http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/phished-facebook-accounts-become-spammer-s-tool-t235.htm DragonMaster Jay
Read more]]> Learn Security Fri, 08 May 2009 03:28:31 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/phished-facebook-accounts-become-spammer-s-tool-t235.htm#660 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/phished-facebook-accounts-become-spammer-s-tool-t235.htm Swine Flu spam widespread http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/swine-flu-spam-widespread-t212.htm DragonMaster Jay McAfee Avert Labs wrote Many people may not realize that the words “swine” and “flu” had really not been seen in spam before this past weekend and almost certainly not together in the same subject line, so we kinda started there. Using our Trusted Source technology and intel I was able to pull the following chart on the sheer growth in the words “swine” and “flu” when used just as a subject for the last several days More info Learn Security Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:40:50 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/swine-flu-spam-widespread-t212.htm#611 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/swine-flu-spam-widespread-t212.htm What are viruses? http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/what-are-viruses-t123.htm DragonMaster Jay What is it? Think of biological viruses, and how they are nasty and keep your body functioning odd for several days. It often requires something powerful to get rid of it. That is the case in computer viruses. They continue to plague you until you get something powerful to get rid of it! How did you get infected? File sharing. Peer-to-peer networks. Bad websites. Opening SPAM email and emails attachments. Downloading free games, warez, toolbars, videos, and bad software. Symptoms Slow ... Learn Security Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:30:55 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/what-are-viruses-t123.htm#336 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/what-are-viruses-t123.htm Windows 7 Antivirus Testing Results http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-7-antivirus-testing-results-t20.htm Techknow_Ryan HMOS Testing Results for Windows 7 Antivirus AVG PASSED Both Antivirus and Antispyware tests avast! PASSED Avira Antivir PASSED McAfee FAILED Microsoft Windows Live OneCare FAILED :pale: ESET Nod32 PASSED Norton Antivirus PASSED Learn Security Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:12:56 GMT http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-7-antivirus-testing-results-t20.htm#42 http://www.helpmyos.com/learn-security-f40/windows-7-antivirus-testing-results-t20.htm