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Washington Post - Security Fix: Massive Profits Fueling Rogue Antivirus Market

Votes:39

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By Brian Krebs March 16, 2009 In the cyber underworld, more and more individuals are generating six-figure paychecks each month by tricking unknowing computer users into installing rogue anti-viru READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: Help! I Think My Computer Is Infected

Votes:17

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By Brian Krebs June 21, 2005 You've just done something potentially foolish: You clicked on a link in some random instant message or opened an unbidden e-mail attachment, and you think you might h READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: Don't Depend on Anti-virus to Save You

Votes:14

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By Brian Krebs March 25, 2008 Last week I wrote a story about how anti-virus companies are struggling to keep up with the huge volumes of viruses and other malware being released on the Internet. READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: How to Harden Your Mac

Votes:20

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By Brian Krebs June 4, 2008 If you're a quasi-sophisticated Mac user and have been looking for advice on how to better safeguard your machine from hackers or local prying eyes, look no further: Ap READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: Three Quarters of Malicious Web Sites Are Hacked

Votes:12

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By Brian Krebs July 29, 2008 Three-quarters of all Web sites that try to foist malicious software on visitors are legitimate sites that have been hacked, a report released today found. Even worse, READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/07/75_percent_of_mal...

Washington Post - Security Fix: Microsoft Security Report: A Mixed Bag

Votes:36

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By Brian Krebs November 3, 2008 Microsoft's successes in producing more secure software are being offset in part by organized cyber criminals, who continue to make inroads into customer PCs largel READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/11/microsoft_securit...

Washington Post - Security Fix: A Scary Twist in Malware Evil-ution

Votes:22

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By Brian Krebs December 8, 2008 Security experts are warning Internet users to be aware of a disturbing evolution in malicious software that can turn a single infected computer into a vehicle for READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/12/a_scary_twist_in_...

Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz, Summer 2007 Edition

Votes:9

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By Brian Krebs August 13, 2007 Yes, dear readers, it's time once again for a Security Fix Pop Quiz, intended to serve as a gentle reminder to install security updates for third-party programs. READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz

Votes:14

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By Brian Krebs June 10, 2006 I thought it might be a good idea to periodically remind Security Fix readers of recent security updates to popular software programs, because we all know how these th READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz: Have You Been Patching?

Votes:38

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By Brian Krebs September 29, 2006 It's that time again Security Fix readers: A pop quiz to see how well you've been keeping up with software security updates for some of the more commonly installe READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz, Spring 2008 Edition

Votes:6

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By Brian Krebs April 14, 2008 Have you been keeping up to date with the latest security patches? Examine the list below to see how you've done. If you're not sure which version of a program you're READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/04/security_fix_pop_...

Washington Post - Security Fix: PC Got a Virus? Consider Getting Help Offline

Votes:11

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By Brian Krebs December 22, 2008 If you suspect or know your PC is infected with a virus, it's probably wise to avoid purchasing anything using that computer until you're sure the machine is clean READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2008/12/pc_got_a_virus_co...

Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz, Reality-Show Style

Votes:17

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By Brian Krebs January 28, 2009 It's been a while since we published our last Security Fix Pop Quiz, a periodic exercise to see whether you've updated your computer with the proper security update READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/01/security_fix_pop_...

Washington Post - Security Fix: Fanning the Flames of the Browser Security Wars

Votes:3

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By Brian Krebs March 4, 2009 A report published this week by software vulnerability watcher Secunia promises to stoke the ever-smoldering embers of the debate over which major Web browser is more READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/03/fanning_the_flame...

Washington Post - Security Fix: What To Do When Scareware Strikes

Votes:8

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By Brian Krebs September 2, 2009 Mrs. Krebs and I were enjoying a relaxing, quiet morning last Saturday in our living room -- silently bonding with our respective laptops propped on our knees -- w READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: E-Banking on a Locked Down (Non-Microsoft) PC

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By Brian Krebs October 12, 2009 In past Live Online chats and blog posts, I've mentioned any easy way to temporarily convert a Windows PC into a Linux-based computer in order to ensure that your o READ MORE
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Washington Post - Security Fix: Avoid Windows Malware: Bank on a Live CD

Votes:6

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By Brian Krebs October 12, 2009 An investigative series I've been writing about organized cyber crime gangs stealing millions of dollars from small to mid-sized businesses has generated more than READ MORE
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/10/avoid_windows_mal...

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Washington Post - Security Fix: Massive Profits Fueling Rogue Antivirus Market

Washington Post - Security Fix: Help! I Think My Computer Is Infected

Washington Post - Security Fix: Don't Depend on Anti-virus to Save You

Washington Post - Security Fix: How to Harden Your Mac

Washington Post - Security Fix: Three Quarters of Malicious Web Sites Are Hacked

Washington Post - Security Fix: Microsoft Security Report: A Mixed Bag

Washington Post - Security Fix: A Scary Twist in Malware Evil-ution

Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz, Summer 2007 Edition

Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz

Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz: Have You Been Patching?

Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz, Spring 2008 Edition

Washington Post - Security Fix: PC Got a Virus? Consider Getting Help Offline

Washington Post - Security Fix: Security Fix Pop Quiz, Reality-Show Style

Washington Post - Security Fix: Fanning the Flames of the Browser Security Wars

Washington Post - Security Fix: What To Do When Scareware Strikes

Washington Post - Security Fix: E-Banking on a Locked Down (Non-Microsoft) PC

Washington Post - Security Fix: Avoid Windows Malware: Bank on a Live CD

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