Rogue Security Program
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Rogue security programs are 'ongoing threat'
News Symantec's analysis of fake security software over 12 months finds 43 million attempts to install some 250 programs, most of which were coded in English.
Tags: PC security, Network security, Security applications/tools, Security, EMEA, Rogue Security Program, Security Software, Asia-Pacific, antivirus, Server
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, Operating System, Security, Microsoft Corp., Authentication and encryption
Learning to embrace Net without fear
Blogs Like some others out there, I was terrified of the dark and avoided watching horror flicks growing up. But, as I mat...
Microsoft plugs critical DirectShow, Video ActiveX holes
News Latest Patch Tuesday updates plug nine holes in Windows, Office, ISA, Virtual PC and Virtual Server, including several holes that have been targeted in attacks.
Tags: Network security, Security Management, Microsoft Windows, Security, ActiveX Control, Microsoft Virtual PC, Vulnerability, Internet Security, Video, Microsoft Windows
Monitoring staff e-mail and Internet: Dos and don'ts
News Should you be keeping an eye on the inboxes of your workers or not? Here are dos and don'ts for monitoring staff e-mail and Internet usage.
Tags: E-mail servers, E-mail clients, Security implementation/standards, Web sites, IT Governance, Communications, Staff E-mail, Malware, compliance, e-mail
