Self-destruct code is often written into bot malware. Up until recently that wasn't considered an issue. So, what changed and what does it mean to us?
May 25th, 2009
By Michael Kassner
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The complexity of today's IT environment makes it easy for computer malware to exist, even flourish. Being informed about what's out there is a good first step to avoid problems.
May 11th, 2009
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Google's Browser Security Handbook is packed full of useful information if you need a low-level look at how a browser might behave within specific use contexts.
February 16th, 2009
By Tom Olzak
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March 24th, 2009
By Chad Perrin
More than 100,000 hosts have been infected with a new worm called psyb0t. This worm appears to present a serious threat to home networks everywhere:
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The phishing is good, which is probably not what you wanted to hear. Let's take a look at why and figure out what to watch out for.
April 26th, 2009
By Michael Kassner
Phishing attacks rely on READ MORE http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/...
Someone is always trying to come up with a solution to malware based on criminal penalties. Unfortunately, that's not a very realistic approach to solving the problem.
April 29th, 2009
By Chad Per READ MORE http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/...
Why do people write viruses and other mobile malicious code? The answer isn't as simple as it used to be.
April 24th, 2009
By Chad Perrin
The image of virus writers as intelligent kids with too READ MORE http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/...
Steve Gibson in his latest Security Now podcast mentions one person's quest to enlighten the rest of us about managing security. To me, his words ring true. What do you think?
September 28th, 2009 READ MORE http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/...
The best rules of thumb for virus protection on MS Windows are the same as they have been for years.
November 10th, 2009
By Chad Perrin
Good antivirus software is a critical part of any Microso READ MORE http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/...
The browser is typically blamed for most if not all Web-related security problems faced by business and home users. But the browser isn't the problem. The real problems still sit under the browser and READ MORE http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/security/...