Articles in the Computer Security Category
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Microsoft has announced plans to release of an out-of-band update on Monday to address the Windows Shortcut flaw revealed less than two weeks ago. The software giant has been keeping a close watch on the use of .LNK files explo…
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Win-Trojan/Agent2.2048000 is a malicious Trojan that utilizes rootkit techniques in order to conceal itself from antivirus programs installed on the compromised computer and remain hidden on Windows processes. Win-Trojan/Agent2.2048000 is commonly cont…
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Virus.Win32.HideProc.E (aka Win-Trojan/Click.2190848) is a malicious Trojan that runs in the background and has threat characteristics of a ZBot banking Trojan. Win-Trojan/Click.2190848 disables the firewall and attempts to steal sensitive financial da…
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Spammer:Win32/Tedroo.gen!B is a malicious Trojan application that runs in the background and allows remote access to your system, giving the attacker full control of your system. Spammer:Win32/Tedroo.gen!B has the capability to send out email messages …
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Virus.Win32.Delf.EVJ is a malicious computer virus which makes use of Internet Explorer’s vulnerabilities to spread. Virus.Win32.Delf.EVJ is downloaded stealthily when computer users log on to corrupt websites designed to spread this parasite. Once act…
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Trojan-Dropper.Win32.StartPage is a trojan dropper that uses stealth tactics by dropping malicious files to a computer without the user’s knowledge. Trojan-Dropper.Win32.StartPage attaches itself to legitimate files, installs malicious code and prevent…
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Win32/autorun.zg is a malicious worm. Win32/autorun.zg is created by cyber-criminals to install and initiate other versions of malicious programs on the victim’s PC. This process is usually accomplished without the awareness or consent of the targeted …
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“Attention! Spyware Alert – Vulnerabilities found.” is a usual warning message issued on computers that are infected with the rogue security application Antivir Solution Pro. Do not take this popup seriously, it is a fake and should be removed using a …
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After all the debate about disclosing security vulnerabilities within software, Google is trying to reshape the process for fixing bugs. There has always been discussion on whether or not responsible disclosure was actually responsible or not, but it …
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The latest hole in WiFi security is quite serious, but it’s unlikely to cause widespread disruption in the corporate and government networks for which it would have the potential to cause the biggest headaches.
In fact, the exp…
