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Microsoft released the newest Security Intelligence Report, which focuses on trends in malicious software and other computer threats in the first half of 2009 (January through June). The report uses data collected from several hundred million Windows
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Malvertising might sound like a fancy kind of dry cleaning, but it’s really fake online advertising designed to trick you into downloading malicious software onto your computer. The most common kind of fake ad is for security software that you don’t need
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In the past few weeks, we’ve been talking here about Microsoft’s new search tool called Bing . Bing helps you find Web pages, images, video, and more. It also helps you avoid downloading unwanted software to your computer (also known as malware) and helps
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Today Microsoft released 2 out-of-band security updates: MS09-034 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 972260) MS09-035 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio (KB 969706) Everyone should get the update for Internet
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Scareware (also known as “rogue security software”) is a new breed of malicious software that pretends to be the good guy in the war against viruses and worms . Scareware is any kind of fake software that appears to help protect your computer’s security,
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The Microsoft Malware Protection Center blog reports that the Conficker name is being used to spread malware. Malware that disguises itself as security software is known as rogue security software –or "scareware" -- and it's on the rise . Conficker is
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The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC ) recently noted the inevitable increase in holiday-themed viruses and worms. There's not much new about this malware: You get an e-mail or instant message that promises a greeting, holiday image, or music.
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According to research from North Carolina State University , even sophisticated Internet users can't tell the difference between real and fake warnings about Internet security. These fake warnings, which might appear in pop-up windows as you surf the
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