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PCWorld - Security Alert: Attackers Get Sneakier With Encrypted Malware

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By James Mulroy Nov 14, 2011 Malware just got sneaky! Well, sneakier, that is. Attackers in Brazil have found a way to sneak around antivirus programs by using cryptography. Click the URL above READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/243721/attackers_get_sne...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Spotting a PC Infection

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By Erik Larkin Feb 2, 2009 It's a common fear, stoked by never-ending news of major threats like the Conficker worm and yet another Monster.com database hack: Is my computer infected with malware? READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/158734/spotting_a_pc_infection.html

PCWorld - Security Alert: Fake Infection Warnings Can Be Real Trouble

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By Erik Larkin Feb 10, 2009 Dirty tricks, designed to get you to install and buy fake antivirus products, are more common than ever. For advice on how to proceed if you've installed a phony antivi READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/159316/fake_infection_warnings_can_be_r...

PCWorld - Security Alert: The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths: Myth #5

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By Erik Larkin Jan 8, 2009 You've cleared away most of the web of myth. You know that today's evil viruses and other malware exist to make money, that antivirus alone is no guarantee of safety, an READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/156698/securitymyth5.html...

PCWorld - Security Alert: The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths: Myth #4

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By Erik Larkin Jan 6, 2009 It's a beloved phrase, used by the wise and the lazy alike in response to everything from potential construction to technical work: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/156471/the_five_most_dangerous_security...

PCWorld - Security Alert: The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths: Myth #3

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By Erik Larkin Jan 6, 2009 When the Web was young and blink tags abounded, it wasn't hard to avoid the bad stuff online. You could generally tell by looking at a site if it was unsavory or even da READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/156376/the_five_most_dangerous_security...

PCWorld - Security Alert: The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths: Myth #2

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By Erik Larkin Jan 6, 2009 Sure, the Web is today's Wild West, with digital guns blazing and no sheriff in sight. But as long as you use a good antivirus program, you're completely safe, right? READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/156375/the_five_most_dangerous_security...

PCWorld - Security Alert: The Five Most Dangerous Security Myths

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By Erik Larkin Jan 5, 2009 Still think that today's computer viruses and other malware come from some maladjusted teen out to vandalize your PC to make a name for himself? Think again. The persist READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/156374/the_five_most_dangerous_security...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Fix Old Flaws to Stop New Attacks

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By Erik Larkin Nov 3, 2009 In further confirmation that Internet crooks tend to grab for the low-hanging fruit, a new Microsoft report reveals that the most common browser-based attacks tend to go READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/181315/fix_old_flaws_to_stop_new_attack...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Web Site Security Holes Make Case for Protection

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By Erik Larkin Nov 12, 2009 Two-thirds of the sites that tend to care most about security still have serious unfixed vulnerabilities, according to an analysis from web security firm WhiteHat Secur READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/182054/web_site_security_holes_make_cas...

PCWorld - Security Alert: 6 Security Trends to Watch For

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By Nick Mediati Mar 2, 2012 For security researchers, there's never a dull moment; online criminals constantly find new security holes to exploit, and new ways to get at your personal data. At thi READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/251211/6_security_trends...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Crooks Flock to Rogue Antivirus Apps

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By Erik Larkin Mar 20, 2009 Chasing massive profits, crooks have unleased a flood of rogue antivirus programs that attempt to fool or scare unsuspecting PC users into forking over cash for an app READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/article/161649/crooks_flock_to_rogue_antivirus_...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Seven Hints to Stay Safe Online

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By Tony Bradley Jan 31, 2011 There have been a number of attacks recently against high-profile social networking accounts--French President Sarkozy, teen pop star Selena Gomez, and even social net READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/218243/seven_hints_to_st...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Cybercrime: A Recession-Proof Growth Industry

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By Tony Bradley Feb 5, 2011 Even in a struggling economy there are some businesses that continue to thrive. In an era of cutbacks and layoffs, one industry has continued to skyrocket--with double READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/218850/cybercrime_a_rece...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Apple No Longer Flying under the Security Radar

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By Tony Bradley Dec 28, 2010 McAfee has compiled the wisdom and insight of its security researchers and produced the 2011 Threat Predictions Report. The report contains a variety of forecasts, pro READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/215009/apple_no_longer_f...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Does Mac OS X Need Malware Protection?

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By Tony Bradley Oct 20, 2010 Everyone knows that the Mac OS X operating system is just inherently secure. Any Apple loyalist will gladly explain to you everything that is wrong with Microsoft Wind READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/208333/does_mac_os_x_nee...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Mobile Devices are New Frontier for Malware

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By Tony Bradley Feb 8, 2011 Smartphones and tablets seem to be dominating the tech culture these days. For many users--both consumers and business professionals--mobile devices are taking over as READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/218983/mobile_devices_ar...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Is MacDefender Malware a Sign of the Macpocalypse?

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By Tony Bradley May 27, 2011 There is a new world order. MacDefender, and subsequently MacGuard, demonstrate that the inherent security by obscurity of the Mac is fading, and that attackers are lo READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/228832/is_macdefender_ma...

PCWorld - Security Alert: Flashback Malware Removal Cleverly Reduces Risks for M...

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By Tony Bradley Apr 13, 2012 Better late than never? Apple has released the third Java update in a week for Mac OS X, and this one contains the tool to remove the Flashback malware from infected s READ MORE
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/253763/flashback_malware...
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