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'using Facebook to spread'

Malicious Chrome extensions: a cat and mouse game

Posted by jenett on 02/02/13

browsers - malware - security - social

'not a guarantee'

ScanURL.net (About)

Check website or URL/link safety: reports of phishing, hosting malware and viruses, or poor reputation.

[Chainsaw on a Tire Swing]

Posted by jenett on 05/16/12

malware - security - tools

standalone tool (OS X Lion)

Flashback malware removal tool

contains the same malware removal tool as Java for OS X 2012-003...
This update is recommended for all OS X Lion users without Java installed.

[Macworld (heavy advertising)]

See dwt: OS X security advisory for more background information.

Posted by jenett on 04/24/12

malware - os x - security - tools

'growing number of attacks'

10 Simple Tips for Boosting The Security Of Your Mac

Posted by jenett on 04/12/12

malware - os x - security - tips - viewpoints

not-so-safe browsing

Google Safe Browsing diagnostic page for www.google.com

Posted by jenett on 03/15/12

giggles - malware - search - security

rise in malware

Attacks on Android Devices Intensify (ads)

Posted by jenett on 02/10/12

malware - mobile - security

'gauntlet of crapware'

Download.com Bundling Toolbars, Trojans?
(heavy ads)

Posted by jenett on 12/07/11

malware - security - software

QR code-related security risks

Hacker says 'Don't scan that QR code!'

Posted by jenett on 11/14/11

malware - mobile - security

'In the meantime...'

How to avoid or remove Mac Defender malware

Note: Though somewhat incomplete on the 'how to avoid' side, this information (provided by Apple) may be helpful in identifying and/or removing the malware from your system if you've downloaded it.

Posted by jenett on 05/25/11

malware - security - tips

'fight back'

StopBadware

Posted by jenett on 09/17/10

initiatives - malware - security - software

'creepy' indeed

Steve Jobs Is Watching You: Apple Seeking to Patent Spyware

Posted by jenett on 08/25/10

malware - mobile - privacy - software

'sophisticated and dangerous'

New trojan virus Zeus v3 empties online bank accounts

How to protect yourself from trojans when banking online

Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date.

Keep firewalls set to the highest level.

Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you don't know.

Never double-click on an e-mail attachment that ends in .exe. It is an 'executable' file and can do what it likes in your system.

If you think your machine has already been infected, contact your bank immediately. If the bank thinks you are a genuine victim of fraud it will reimburse you.

Posted by jenett on 08/11/10

malware - privacy - security - tips