UAC the (user account Control) that nags you every time a prgram wants permission to access your machine is designed to keep out viruses and malware, unfortunatley someone has found a way of getting round this, be aware of any thing you down load or links you may follow, if your not sure scan it with your anti virus before opening.
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Yet another security flaw in windows…….
Be aware of IT help phone scam asking for remote access
some time ago i read a security article warning that there were people calling from call centers with the aim of helping you fix your pc problems, thier aim is to get you to give them remote access to your pc where by they infect your system or cause prmanent damage to files. I shared this amongst freinds and took this with a pinch of salt thinking it was a bit extreme.
Last week i received a call from one of my clients who had just had such a call but had the quick thinking of checking with me first, the caller was of eastern/Asian origin and claimed to be from Microsoft and that he was calling due to a problem with a new product install the caller tried every trick in the book to get access to my clients pc but failed.
In short don’t allow someone remote access to your pc no matter who they are or are from unless you personally know them or unless you call them and they are from a reputalble company, if in doubt check with me 07599 279 796.
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Six steps to securing your Facebook applications
It is no shock that Facebook is in the news again but this time it looks like it’s the advertisers and third-party applications that are taking the heat for their alleged abuse of privacy.
The NY Times recently reported two studies that did a little investigating into Facebook’s advertising platform and uncovered a pretty major loop-hole in the system. This “gray area” allows a marketer to access very personalized information about users without their permission or acknowledgement. Read more on how they work here.
While we expect Facebook ads to be targeted, it’s the idea that these new ads can be designed to purposefully collect private information, such as sexual preference, religion, age and location that should have users worried. Even third-party applications, those you specifically approved, have been caught tracking information, including names and websites visited, and then selling it. Once your information is passed on to third-parties there is no way of knowing what is being done with it.
As is the case with all popular social networking sites; especially those with over 500 million users, there will always be vulnerabilities. Take the time to understand the risks and how they may affect you to better screen third-party applications before they can access your information.
Follow the steps below to see which Facebook applications you’re currently running. You might be surprised.
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Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool November now available
visit microsoft to find out how to keep your system protected
Internet explorer security risk again!
There is a new IE exploit going around and it is now available to anyone to deploy using the Eleonore Exploit Kit. So, until MicroSoft releases a patch, either avoid using Internet Explorer or use a tool like LinkScanner that can detect it.
more info see here
AVG’s Linkscanner would detect this or a more permanent soloution would be to use another browser like firefox or chrome
AVG goes mobile with DroidSecurity purchase
AVG goes mobile with DroidSecurity purchase
Droid-phone-1 So it was announced today that we have bought the Israeli-based mobile security company DroidSecurity.
This is a great move for us as it gives AVG’s Mobile Business Unit a great opportunity to extend its security solutions to our 110 million consumers and small businesses in 170 countries.
DroidSecurity has already got a good foothold in the mobile security arena recently passing the 4.5 million-user threshold for its mobile security app, antivirus free, available on the fast growing Android Marketplace.
This milestone reflects the explosive growth of ™Android smartphones and apps and increasing security consciousness of Android users.
A recent study by research firm NPD Group, shows how the Android operating system has continued to shake up the US mobile phone market as Android OS edged out Apple’s OS during the first quarter of 2010.
The number of apps available on the Android Marketplace is also expected to continue its huge growth as Google facilitates the development of mobile programs for Android with do-it-yourself platforms such as its recently-launched App Inventor, making it simple to create programs and apps.
This strong momentum for Android is being shared by DroidSecurity and is evident in the company’s recent user stats, which show that it has had 700,000 downloads of its antivirus free app in October alone.
Of the 100,000 plus apps currently available on the Android market, DroidSecurity antivirus free consistently ranks in the top 50 most popular apps. It estimates that over 10% of all Android mobile devices today use DroidSecurity, making it the largest provider of anti-virus apps for the Android market and among the fastest growing apps today.
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Facebook safety for you children
Parents now have a step-by-step guide to help keep their teenage kids safe from the dangers lurking on Facebook.
On Nov. 8, the online safety and advocacy group CoonnectSafely.org, along with the iKeepSafe Coalition, released “A Parents’ Guide to Facebook.” The 35-page booklet contains hands-on instructions for parents on how best to help their kids navigate safely through the massive social networking site, which currently has more than 500 million users.
Tips for safe social surfing include how to optimize privacy settings, and how to stay secure when using new Facebook features such as Groups and the location-based service Places. The guide also provides detailed instructions on how to block invites, what information is okay to share, and what should always be kept private. The guide can be downloaded and printed at ConnectSafely.org.
“Many of our recommendations are stricter than Facebook’s default settings for teens but, fortunately, Facebook provides excellent tools for further customization,” wrote ConnectSafely co-director Larry Magid. “This booklet helps parents and teens customize those tools for teen-appropriate safety, privacy, and reputation protection.”
“A Parents’ Guide to Facebook” comes amidst several scams and high-profile privacy breaches on the social networking site, including one in which Facebook was shown to be sending user data to third-party advertisers.
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