Android Stagefright Vulnerability :/ ANDROID USERS, ACT NOW: Fixes are not yet issued for the #Android #Stagefright vulnerability, so protect yourself now by disabling “auto retrieve MMS” from messenger apps that can process MPEG4 video format. Instructions in the #AvastBlog, https://blog.avast.com/2015/07/29/big-brothers-could-be-watching-you-thanks-to-stagefright/ |
Fobus malware hitting Android devices in U.S., U.K., Germany & Spain Fobus, a data-stealing piece of Android malware, is now targeting users in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and other countries around the world. Take a look at the data on Fobus that avast! Anti-Virus gathered over the past six months and find out how to steer clear of this nasty[...] |
It’s THAT time of Year again: Holiday Virus Season The Holiday shopping season has begun, “Early Black Friday Deals”, “Get A $200 Macy’s Store Credit” (a recent scam event on Facebook stating Macy’s was giving away thousands of in-store credits worth thousands of dollars with over 29K people duped), and more. Phishing scams and virus exploits are at their[...] |
ALERT: Computer Repair Phone Scams on the Rise!Beware: Computer Repair Phone Scams Are On The Rise Again! |
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It is quite common to have some errors in your event viewer. While some are extremely critical to have repaired, most simply refer to timeouts or minor glitches in programs, and do not justify a major overhaul of your system, especially at the prices you are being quoted. If there are serious errors, you will most likely have noticed them before opening your event viewer.
The safest thing is to simply hang up on them. If your are feeling adventurous, try to get as much info from them as you can, including a number where you can call them back. This information could then be given to the proper authorities, such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communication Commission, or even your state’s Attorney General or local police.
If you have already received one of these calls and have given them access, shut down your computer and get a reputable, qualified technician to take a look at it. You should also consider changing all your passwords from a secure computer. If you notice any transactions on accounts that you did not make, immediately report them your bank or appropriate financial institution.
Never, I repeat, Never give someone you do not know and trust remote access into your computer.
Security Vulnerabilities and Why Updates Are Important! Security Vulnerabilities and Why Updates Are Important! by André Thomas The internet can be a scary place, especially if you have security vulnerabilities in your system. Whether you are on a smartphone, tablet, netbook, laptop, or desktop, you need to protect yourself while browsing. There are a lot of security[...] |
Major Microsoft Security Updates being released Feb 12, 2013 Microsoft is releasing 12 security updates to patch 57 vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Windows, Office, and Exchange Server. This is a near record for Microsoft for vulnerability fixes. Make sure you install these updates as soon as possible. There are updates for Windows XP SP3 all the way through Windows[...] |
Oracle Releases Java 7 Update 11 to Address Major Security Vulnerabilities Oracle has released Java 7 Update 11 to fix major vulnerabilities! Java SE 7 Update 11 Released By Tori Wieldt on Jan 13, 2013 Oracle has released Java SE 7 Update 11, containing important security fixes. See Oracle Security Alert CVE-2013-0422 to learn more. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 7 users upgrade[...] |
Department of Homeland Security advises immediate disabling of Java due to critical security vulnerability! The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a Security Vulnerability alert in relation to Java 7. This is a confirmed alert and at this time we are recommending that everyone simply uninstall Java from their systems immediately. At this time, there is no known fix, although Java says will[...] |
Yahoo Mail finally enables HTTPS Security is one of a persons top concerns when it comes to surfing the web today. Facebook, Gmail, Hotmail and many other sites offer a HTTPS, SSL/TLS, Secure connections when using their sites. While the HTTPS does not guard against all attacks, it is a huge step forward, especially when you are[...] |
The Busy Computer Seasons: a Virus Writer’s dream! The Busy Computer Seasons: a Virus Writer’s dream! by André Thomas In the world of computers, there are two primary busy seasons – the holiday shopping season of November and December as well as Tax Time, though not in the ways you might expect. Viruses, malware and spyware have an ebb[...] |