Recently, when I checked out my home computer after several months I found it does not have Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) installed, The first thing I did was to install MSE and scan whole system. After the scan I kept getting a Trojan:DOS/Alureon.E threat in MSE Potential Threat details. Even […]
Erase Hard disk or Pen drives entirely
Published on :Got a Pendrive or a Hard disk that just crashed under warranty? Going for a replacement at the Manufacturer? OR Selling some storage device of yours may be to purchase even large memory chunks. So the chances are when ever you are sharing a data storage device your data and […]
Measures to ensure safety while using Internet Banking
Published on :Scams like Phishing and Vishing are designed to steal your web identity and personal data and these activities are growing at a gradual rate and denting millions of dollars to consumers worldwide. Most of the cases it is not the Intelligence of the hacker or Phisher, but the ignorance or […]
Caution! Fake Microsoft Security Essentials software on the loose
Published on :A new Trojan that is disguising itself as Microsoft’s no-cost antimalware program Microsoft Security Essentials is also known in the technical world of antimalware combat as “Win32/FakePAV”. FakePAV is a rogue that displays messages that imitate Microsoft Security Essentials threat reports in order to entice the user into downloading and […]
A Vulnerability in ASP.NET Could Allow Information Disclosure
Published on :A few hours ago Microsoft has released a Microsoft Security Advisory about a security vulnerability in ASP.NET. This vulnerability exists in all versions of ASP.NET. This vulnerability was publically disclosed late Friday at a security conference. Microsoft recommended all customers to immediately apply a workaround (Scott Gu’s Weblog) to prevent […]
Disable Read-Only Protected View in Office 2010
Published on :Office documents, presentations or spreadsheets being downloaded from Internet are open to any form of Macro viruses that may harm the system. Microsoft Office has always been susceptible to a variety of security threats, ranging from macro viruses to exploits of embedded vulnerabilities. Generally frequent updates, patches, and third-party security […]
Enhanced Security in Office 2010 using “Protected View” Mode
Published on :Office documents, presentations or spreadsheets. being downloaded from Internet are open to any form of Macro viruses that may harm the system. Microsoft Office has always been susceptible to a variety of security threats, ranging from macro viruses to exploits of embedded vulnerabilities. Generally frequent updates, patches, and third-party security […]
McAfee Update Causing Windows XP Machines to Shut Down
Published on :An update of McAfee DAT file released on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 has been causing stability issues on Windows XP client systems. The symptom is caused by a false-positive detection on a core Windows file (svchost.exe). Once the file is quarantined by McAfee, the system may encounter one of the […]
GIVEAWAY: Get a Chance to Win FREE License of VIPRE 4.0 Full Version worth $ 39.99
Published on :VIPRE Antivirus Premium is high-performance antivirus + antispyware software with an integrated firewall. It doesn’t slow down your PC like other security products. The press loves it, and it’s antivirus certified. A few features of the same are : Does not slow down your PC New antivirus + antispyware engine […]
Grab a free AntiVirus CD from Trend Micro
Published on :Trend Micro Is offering a Free Anti Virus CD for corporate users. The Evaluation Trend Enterprise Solution CD contains evaluation versions of all of Trend’s virus protection products, from the desktop PCs to LAN servers to groupware and mail systems to the Internet gateway. Trend Micro is a leading anti-virus […]