Security

Gmail Virus Scanner Cannot Detect Password Protected Attachments - Use virustotal.com

It seems as if email spammers have found a workaround to trick both the virus scanner and spam filters of Gmail.
I have got at least three different mails in my Gmail account today that carry virus attachments but they still managed to reach the inbox just like other regular mails.
Looking at the file name (mywifepics.zip), [...]

Ways to Keep Gmail Safe from phishing attacks

Recently ‘makeuseof’ tech blog domain was hacked and owner blackmailed. They did manage to get domain back without paying a penny but the whole ordeal left many wondering “IS GMAIL UNSAFE to store sensitive information?” Now, Gmail team has spoken and explained in details about ‘what could have happened?’.
Their investigation show no evidence of a Gmail [...]

Follow these Security Tips at a Cyber Cafe

Public computers, like those found in cyber cafés, hold two types of risks. First, you don’t know what programs are installed on the computer; so there’s a very real danger from malicious programs like keyloggers or spyware that can capture your keystrokes to figure out passwords and other confidential information or monitor your browsing behavior. [...]

Need Antivirus Software ? Download Trend Micro for Free ( Legit Offer )

Trend Micro Internet Security 2008 (PC-Cillin) is an anti-virus cum anti-spyware software available for the Windows XP and Vista.
The software also includes a NetNanny like web filter to help you block websites that you think may be inappropriate for children.
Trend Micro just launched v. 2009 of their Internet Security suite but if you don’t need [...]

How to Protect your PC from USB Virus/Trojans ? - Disable USB Autorun

I know how hard it is to keep a PC safe from viruses and trojans as nearly every USB stick carries some undetectable and auto-multiplying virus. Especially in university, where I have to constantly exchange USB sticks, it becomes hard to keep my USB stick safe and clean.

Mostly the viruses that multiply through USB sticks [...]