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Korean DDoS Virus gets really ugly

by Sue Walsh on Jul 10, 2009 at 09:12 AM

The botnet responsible for the ongoing DDoS attacks on many U.S. Government websites is getting even uglier.  According to security researchers it has been programmed to turn on the computers it’s infected and encrypt and in some cases completely erase all their data. What’s particularly disturbing is that most Korean… Continue Reading »

Shields Up!: Your guide to staying safe on the net

by Sue Walsh on May 5, 2009 at 05:18 PM

Welcome to Shields Up!  This weekly column will cover all things related to computer and internet security as well as staying safe as you surf the net.  We’ll cover spams, scams, phishing, malware, and more. These days the internet has grown far beyond its academic roots and become more than… Continue Reading »

AVG updates their Anti-Virus Free Edition, now at version 8.0

by Arnold Zafra on May 1, 2008 at 09:45 AM

AVG announced that their Anti-Virus Free Edition 8.0 is now available for download. This free edition combines an anti-virus and anti-spyware engine to protect users machines against spyware attacks aside from the usual viruses that threaten your computer on a daily basis. The software also provides real-time searching protection with… Continue Reading »

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