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What is a Firewall and Why Do You Need One?

19th October 2010

 

It’s a sad reflection of modern times that when you connect to the internet, your PC instantly becomes a target for cyber crime. An army of sophisticated hackers lurks in the twilight regions of the Net, poised to infect your computer with malicious files – files which can turn your machine into a remote controlled “zombie” sending out more malware to unsuspecting users, wholly unbeknown to you, all with the aim of stealing identities and money.

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New Browser Security Alert Scam Detected by Symantec

13th October 2010

 

Despite the extent of cyber crime today, many are still doubtful about the necessity for using robust internet security tools or computer virus protection like Norton Antivirus or Norton Internet Security 2010. But a recent discovery by a Symantec researcher should give all skeptics some serious pause for thought.

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Symantec Detects a New Social Networking Scam

13th October 2010

 

It’s become increasingly commonplace for celebrities to use social networking sites to interact with their fan base. Many prominent actors, singers and sporting personalities have made headline news for their involvement in sites like Facebook and Twitter. But celebrity involvement has recently become the latest scam used by cyber criminals to engage in phishing.

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The Return of the Bugat Trojan

13th October 2010

 

A good deal of attention of late has been directed at the dangers of the ZeuS “crimeware toolkit” - but there are dangers involved in concentrating too intently on one piece of malware to the neglect of others. In particular, the less well-known “Bugat” Trojan, which was discovered in January this year, has been stealthily making a comeback, according to the online security news site “Security Week.”

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Better, faster safer - Norton 360 Version 5 Appears

12th October 2010

 

IT security giant Symantec, manufacturers of award-wining computer virus protection products such as Norton Antivirus and powerful internet security tools like Norton Internet Security 2010, has just announced the immanent arrival of Norton 360 version 5.

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