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We’ve heard of phising, and many are familiar with this term, now what is Pharming and how does it affect you and i? What is pharming?In simplest term, pharming is the process of attacking a person’s computer so that the computer “goes” to a website … “Pharming and Drive By Pharming”
Read MoreIf you use and run Symantec Antivirus 2006 and Symantec Internet Security 2006, there’s a problem with a control that could lead to remote control of your computer. Please update your software. Synopsis: Symantec has released details of a potential security threat in its 2006 … “Symantec Antivirus 2006 has critical vulnerability”
Read MoreIf you use WinDVD 8 (any version to that matter), you could have problems entering the serial key to register and WinDVD would prompt an “internal error”. Well, this and as per the article before this, is because of Vista’s UAC. Solution? Run WinDVD as … “WinDVD registration on Vista”
Read MoreIf you use Vista (all editions), you may not be able to install plugins and it will be noted as “failed”. This is due to the Vista’s User Account Control disallows installation of programs without administrative rights. To fix this, run Firefox as an administrator, … “Automatically Installing Plug-ins on Firefox on Vista”
Read MoreEarlier article to this, we talked about new exploitations, and here, another potentially large exploit if successful. Imagine, if MSN messenger (installed and used by millions) carry dangerous attack routines/payloads and misguiding/fake information within its advertisement. Sigh. Note: The attack can be automated and a … “MSN Messenger Displays Fake Spyware AD (and find out how remove MSN / Live Messenger ADS, etc too)”
Read MoreI must say, the exploits using Web has just become overwhelming, really. Now you’ve got applications that interact websites, webapps and local desktops, it brings a whole new possibility in exploitation. I am pretty fond of the conventional 32bit chunky software at least, you can’t … “Google Desktop Vulnerability”
Read MoreAccording to PcWorld, these are the 3 most wanted criminals for Internet haywire (http://www.pcworld.ca/news/column/e0ab1c3d0a010408001a024c9dab7bab/pg0.htm) 1. Internet Explorer2. Phishing3. Malware Comment on item 1:Well, yea, that would be quite true, this is because, IE is the most used browser and therefore people looking for fame from … “The three biggest threats of 2007 (and my 10cents worth to it)”
Read MoreIf you think google is just your regular search engine and email, boy are you in for a surprise, i got this link from Astalavista, i copied the “cheatsheet” detailing the services google offers. Hope you find more use of Google (and besides blogging and … “All of Google’s services in 2 pages”
Read MoreIf you are looking for a single place to get most of Information Technology Security related whitepapers, documentation and opinions, try looking at www.securitydocs.com. It has reliable postings and a wide variety of topics that you can use to learn and if you are up … “IT Security – Documentation and Guides”
Read MoreHidden Utilities XP allows access to nearly 100 hidden utilities that are not normally accessible to the average user. System information, diagnostics, repair tools and more in both Windows and Command Line utilities are now easily opened. Hidden Utilities XP includes easy access to 53 … “XP Tools (Hidden Utility XP)”
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