Category Archives: Virus Cleanup

N.Y. Firm Faces Bankruptcy from $164,000 E-Banking Loss — Krebs on Security

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

While it’s true that viruses are a nuisance, there are cases where it becomes criminal in the extreme. The article below discusses a case where a business person was using her computer as she normally would for online banking.  She … Continue reading →

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Sponsored search results lead to malware

Posted on October 8, 2009 by

A short story: A few days ago I recommended a software product to a friend of mine.  I provided the web address to the product but later that day when he went to download it my friend couldn’t remember the … Continue reading →

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Microsoft kicks fake security software off 400,000 PCs

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

I can’t repeat this enough…be ever on the lookout for phony security software.  This is a good article examining the impact this software is having across the Internet and how Microsoft is working to remove it from your PC. Source: … Continue reading →

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Most recent Windows infections result from the same simple trick – News – heise Security UK

Posted on December 25, 2008 by

A significant portion of the virus removal work that we perform results from basic trickery.  As described in the article linked below, the perpetrator simply makes his program look like a genuine and useful tool…many times a virus removal tool.  … Continue reading →

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