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Tag Archives: Malware
Disabling AutoRun Helps Prevent Malware
The AutoRun feature in Windows for thumb and other portable storage devices is a double-edged sword. While making file management and access for portable storage much easier and faster, it also enables certain types of malware to access and install themselves onto your system. One of the most common entry points of malware and viruses [...]
Posted in General Articles B, Security – Tech Trends and Tips Also tagged 2012FebSec_TTT01_B, disable autorun, external hard drive, prevention, Security, usb Comments closed
Malware Prevention 101: Disable AutoRun
Malware is a serious threat to any system, especially those that belong to any sort of business. Financial and personal data as well as other important company information can be compromised by a single successful attack. One way to prevent malware from entering your system is through disabling the AutoRun feature for portable drives. One [...]
Posted in General Articles A, Security – Tech Trends and Tips Also tagged 2012FebSec_TTT01_A, disable autorun, external hard drive, prevention, Security, usb Comments closed
New Mac Malware Discovered
If you’re one of those people who believe that Macs are impervious to virus attacks, it may be time to rethink that belief: A new threat to Mac systems has been discovered. Called MacDefender, this malware deceives and bullies users to pay for fake anti-virus software. It is a widely held belief that one of [...]
No Viruses for the Mac? The MacDefender virus will set you straight
MacDefender is the name of a newly discovered malware program that targets Mac OS X users. Disguised as an anti-virus program for Macs, it dupes – and if that fails, bullies – users into entering credit card information to pay for fake anti-virus software. It is a widely held belief that one of the reasons [...]
New MacDefender Virus puts the ‘Mac = No virus’ Myth to Rest
Security experts have recently discovered a new threat to Mac OS X systems. Called the ‘MacDefender’, this malware is designed to fool users into downloading a fake anti-virus program, which informs users that the system is ‘infected’, and then tries to dupe or bully them into buying another fake anti-virus program. It is a widely [...]
Dispelling the “Mac: No Malware” Myth
Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. Unfortunately, being virus or malware-proof is one of the myths about the Mac that you need to be aware of. Just because many of the malware and viruses out there are targeted toward the Windows OS, Macs are not impervious to attack [...]
Just Because You Have a Mac Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have Malware
As more and more people use Macs, not only are more security flaws being discovered on the Mac OS and programs, but also more viruses are being designed to specifically target those vulnerabilities. Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. For instance, many people believe that Macs are virus- [...]
Macs: Hardly Malware-proof
Security experts are discovering that hackers, fraudsters and thieves are targeting MAC users more these days because MAC users tend to be more careless when it comes to security for their systems. Macs are famous for a lot of things – some true, some false. For instance, many people believe that Macs are virus- and [...]
Majority of Malware Attacks are Triggered by USB Enabled Drives
It looks like gone are the days when employees can safely transfer files using the ever reliable USB device. According to various reports, there is an increasing number of malware attacks targeting USB devices. Small businesses should be very wary of using USB drives, without considering security parameters to prevent these malware threats. A USB [...]
Prevent Malware by Disabling AutoRun