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Sophos downplays 'panda' virus
News Security vendor claims "very few" incidents of the malware infecting systems have been reported.
Tags: PC security, Data security, Viruses and worms, Security Management
LG GSA-H55N
Reviews The SecurDisc data protection in LG's GSA-H55N has obvious appeal to some businesses, although others may do better simply by improving their storage of normal CDs and DVDs.
How to migrate data from an old PC to a new one
Reviews Bought a new PC recently? Then you’ll want to read our step-by-step guide to data migration.
Microsoft tightens Windows 7 security for USB drives
News Windows 7 won't automatically launch programs using AutoRun when USB drives are inserted, company says.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Memory, Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Security, USB Flash Drive, Storage, removable storage
USB devices spreading viruses
News Defense Department suspends use of USB drives as experts warn of USB-related virus outbreaks.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Security, Device, USB Flash Drive, Storage, USB, removable storage, Computer, virus, CERT
Attack exploits unpatched Excel security hole
News Windows users are warned to avoid opening suspicious attachments as Microsoft races to get a fix out for security hole in Excel.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Applications and tools, Security applications/tools, Microsoft Corp., Security, Storage, removable storage, Autorun Functionality, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Excel
Windows Server worm can spread via USB
News The worm called Downadup that is attacking business systems also propagates via USB, says F-Secure.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Antivirus software, F-Secure Corp., Worm, USB, polymorphism, Computer, Server, Microsoft Windows Server, CERT
Conficker time bomb ticks, but don't expect fireworks
News Worm's latest variant is set to start hitting random domains on April 1. But security experts say the damage might not be as serious as the hype suggests.
Tags: Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., Security, Worm, Domain, USB Flash Drive, Storage, removable storage, computer, Conficker
Latest Conficker worm gets nastier
News Conficker.C blocks access to protective services, downloads a Trojan, and is programmed to seek out 50,000 domains on Apr. 1, as the authors of worm try to outsmart security vendors.
Tags: Viruses and worms, PC security, Microsoft Corp., Security, Worm, Domain, Sophos Plc., removable storage, Bitdefender, computer
All quiet on the Conficker front. Now what?
News Just because Conficker has been quiet doesn't mean it won't act in the future, turning unsuspecting PCs into spam-sending drones or stealthily stealing passwords, experts say.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Security applications/tools, PC security, Microsoft Corp., Security, Worm, Graham Cluley, Storage, removable storage
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
Product Reviews Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
Windows 7 default user account control worries experts
News Microsoft made some changes to a much-maligned User Account Control feature, but experts say the default still puts consumers at risk.
Tags: Windows 7, PC security, Authentication and encryption, Security applications/tools, Kaspersky Lab, Malware, Security, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Authentication and encryption
Use AutoRuns to gain insight into your Windows Server 2003's inner workings
Techguide The AutoRuns utility in Windows Server 2003 can present a complete list of every program and executable for troubleshooting or reference purposes.
Free sandboxing tool isolates risky behavior
Techguide Sandboxie creates an isolated operating environment which prohibits applications from directly writing to anything on local or mapped drives unless the user wants it to.
Tags: Security, Software, Sandbox, Virtual Desktop, Tool, virtual folder, Tom Olzak, Sandboxie, Recovery Folder, Environment
Aust customs security chief paints sober picture
News Hackers are now targeting specific government personnel, according to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
Tags: Hacking, Viruses and worms, Malware, Security, Conference, AusCERT, Microsoft Windows Vista, Information Security, USB, Australia
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