Download Microsoft Security Awareness Toolkit
Microsoft has released a Security Awareness Toolkit which can help you build a security awareness program in your organization. [Read More...]
Archive for Security
Microsoft warns against Security Essentials 2010 !
One of the oldest tricks used by rogue antivirus products is to use a similar name as, or have a similar look and feel to, legitimate security software. It’s been commonplace for them to mimic the Windows Security Center. [Read More...]
Troubleshoot: Windows 7 Firewall, Diagnostics, Tools
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security, a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in, in Windows 7 & Vista is a stateful, host-based firewall that filters incoming and outgoing connections based on its configuration. [Read More...]
How to Backup, Restore & Reset to Defaults, Windows 7 Firewall settings
OK, if you are here, you were probably trying to configure your Windows firewall, and maybe something went wrong somewhere and you messed up ! In such a case, you may want to restore Windows Firewall to default settings with Advanced Security. [Read More...]
Advanced Manual Malware Cleaning Techniques For Windows
Why is Manual Malware Cleaning necessary, when you already have anti-virus solutions available? [Read More...]
Rogue Live PC Care even offers Support!
In an attempt to appear legitimate & boost sales, sellers of a rogue anti-virus product, Live PC Care even offer the victims live technical support with a REAL person! [Read More...]
Microsoft Security Essentials Ongoing Beta upgrade v 1.0.1959.0 published
Starting today, beta users who have the Microsoft Security Essentials Ongoing Beta installed will begin to receive the upgrade to the latest version 1.0.1959.0 of the Ongoing Beta. [Read More...]
Retro Virus comes back to hit hard disk MBR
ESET reports the Windows-borne Zimuse as a retro oddity because it attacks a hard disk master boot record (MBR) of any attached drive its finds, a technique common in viruses from nearly 20 years ago. [Read More...]
Remove Rogue AntiVirus using Remove Fake Antivirus
Remove Fake Antivirus is a program which can be used to remove fake or rogue antivirus, anti-spyware or other security programs; which are malware by themselves! [Read More...]
Microsoft may longer remain the favorite Hacker Target
Adobe Reader and Flash will surpass Microsoft Office applications as favorite targets of cybercriminals, a security vendor predicted Tuesday. [Read More...]
Virus scanning recommendations for Windows from Microsoft
Microsoft has recently published a Knowledge Base article that lists down recommendations to improve performance in Windows when running antivirus scanners. [Read More...]
Microsoft Security Essentials available in India & 16 additional markets
Microsoft Security Essentials is now being made available in 17 additional markets, including India. [Read More...]
Firefox flaws account for 44% of all browser vulnerabilities.
Firefox accounted for almost half of all browser vulnerabilities in the first 6 months of 2009, according to a study conducted by California based Cenzic a leading web site security company. [Read More...]
Has Microsoft got the antivirus companies nervous?
Microsoft’s free antivirus offering, Microsoft Security Essentials downloads have crossed 2.6 million since its launch two weeks back. [Read More...]
MSE beats a lot of paid AntiVirus products.
A Security Analyst working at ParetoLogic feels thats Microsoft Security Essentials is better than a lot of paid AntiVirus products. [Read More...]
How to create or generate strong Passwords.
Having a strong password is very important. If someone steals your passwords, they can use your name to open new credit card accounts, apply for a mortgage, or pose as you in online transactions. You can prevent this, but creating strong passwords ! [Read More...]
How to manually update Microsoft Security Essentials
If you encounter problems while trying to install definition updates for Microsoft Security Essentials, you can download and install the latest Microsoft Security Essentials definition updates. [Read More...]
a-squared anti-malware 4.5, 1 year licenses give-away
While we have always had several such free giveaways at our foums, this is the first one I am having one here, since I still have around 10, 1 year license of a-squared anti-malware 4.5 to distribute free. The license otherwise costs USD 40. [Read More...]
Remove autorun.inf from USB with Autorun Eater
More malware these days are resorting to the use of ‘autorun.inf’ file tactics, and as such there is a need for a tool which automatically monitors and removes suspicious autorun.inf files found in the root directory of USB drives even before you access the drive. [Read More...]
Microsoft Launches New Online Safety Website for Web 2.0
Microsoft has been very active in providing online safety information for over a decade. Its newest effort is the redesigned Consumer Online Safety Education website. This site is designed for parents, caregivers, and educators to find the latest information on a number of online safety topics. [Read More...]
