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Fake anti-virus software has been the scourge of the net for awhile now, but hackers are now taking it a step further and making it even more sinister.  Panda Labs says that Total Security 2009 starts out like most fake anti-viruses.  It “scans” the victim’s computer and tells them they’ve… Continue Reading »

So called “Hit Man” spam is back.  This type of spam attempts to extort people rather than sell them things or trick them into installing malware on their system.  Basically, they get an email from someone claiming they have been hired to kill them but if they pay a certain… Continue Reading »

Imagine being on your computer one day, minding your own business, surfing the web-and then suddenly finding yourself locked out of your own computer!  A message pops up on your screen saying control will be returned to you-for a price.  It might even tell you dire things will happen to… Continue Reading »

The author of the infamous ransomware virus has finally been identified.  The virus began hitting computers in July and used a Trojan called Delf.ctk which encrypted all the files on the infected computer, rendering them inaccessible, then demanded victims call a 900 number and pay $35 to get them back. … Continue Reading »