Norton stopped this 2 times today and I have not been online much. So please becareful and be sure to keep your software up to date.  The easisest way is to install Secunia PSI and let it find the vulnerable software and use the auto update feature. http://secunia.com/products/consumer/PSI/download_psi/

Symantec has cautioned about the BlackHole toolkit, which has a powerful set of exploits and is spreading like wildfire. In a release issued on Monday, Symantec said that at present, it is the most prevalent exploit toolkit in the wild and can easily be compared with the likes of Neosploit and Phoenix in terms of the number of affected users.

Symantec Warns: BlackHole toolkit is spreading like wildfire (Trojan.Carberp)

Posted: August 27th, 2011 under Internet, Operating Systems, Security.
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There was a time long, long ago when Download.com was the place I went for software. It’s been years, however, as the site repeatedly showed signs of devolving into a site every bit as bothersome as the many third-tier software repositories that hide genuine links below clever-placed advertisements and bundle toolbars with their “certified” local downloads.

Download.com wraps downloads in bloatware, lies about motivations | ExtremeTech

Posted: August 23rd, 2011 under Internet, Privacy, Security, Software.
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Facebook is making a sweeping set of changes to its privacy and sharing policies that will give users much more control over the information they share and who they share it with.

Facebook Rolls Out Major, Sweeping Privacy Changes

Posted: August 23rd, 2011 under Facebook, Privacy.
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Posted by Jackie Cohen on June 20th, 2011 3:51 PM

If you’re still not using any of the privacy settings on Facebook, here’s the most compelling reason

ALERT: Job Screening Agency Archiving All Facebook

Posted: June 21st, 2011 under Internet, Security.
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How To Improve Security While Using Facebook and Encrypt Traffic with SSL HTTPS

 

Facebook is everywhere theses days.  Anymore, you’re the exception if you don’t have a Facebook account.  Although this is good news is you can now easily connect with old/new friends while at the same time start a new farm, as with all things, there is a dark side to Facebook’s popularity.  When the popularity of something grows, so does the attack surface.  In other words, hackers write virus / malware for Windows PC’s because it’s the primary OS in the world and therefore the largest target.  They will get the most bang for their buck so-to-speak vs. writing a virus for say Amiga systems.  Well the same thing is true for Facebook.  Write some malware that targets 500 Million + Facebook users and the payoff could be huge.

How to make sure you always have a secure Facebook session (use https)

Posted: May 19th, 2011 under Facebook, Internet, Security.
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Facebook is the first company to use a tool from Microsoft that identifies known images of child pornography and remove them from the social network.

The tool, called PhotoDNA, is software that analyzes images for certain characteristics and compares them to images in a reference database. Microsoft calls this process “robust hashing,” and an illicit image’s “hash value” can help authorities track and identify copies – altered or not – of child porn photos. (See video below.)

Facebook deploys Microsoft tool to fight child pornography | The Microsoft Blog – seattlepi.com

Posted: May 19th, 2011 under Facebook, Internet, Security.
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By Ben Popken on May 13, 2011 2:00 PM0 views

To help combat clickjacking, Facebook is adding a new feature that will spot scam-like behavior by pages on its site and ask you to confirm your "like" before automatically adding a story to your profile and your friends’ News Feeds." So how do you as a user fight clickjacking on Facebook? It’s a really easy one-step process. When you see a post that says "to watch this kkkkrazy video, just copy and paste this URL into your browser," — don’t do it.

How To Fight Clickjacking On Facebook – The Consumerist

Posted: May 19th, 2011 under Facebook, Internet, Security.
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May 12, 2011 | Tim Ollason

Something that has been pretty big news in the world of social media and especially social networking is the sheer number of spam and scams that are hitting the Facebook. The people behind the spamming and scamming are generally trying to get some commission by making you click on something.

Facebook Security Update: Keeping You Safe From Scams and Spam : Online Social Media

Posted: May 17th, 2011 under Facebook, Internet, Security.
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Posted by Nick O’Neill on May 12th, 2011 2:21 AM

In the past hour, a new application has begun spreading on Facebook that takes advantage of the existing sharing system. Whatever you do, don’t click the link described below.
The system is pretty straightfrward. It suggests that you click “VERIFY MY ACCOUNT” within a link which ultimately results in the user posting the same message to all their friends’ walls. The message typically resembles the following one:

In order to PREVENT SPAM, I ask that you VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT. Click VERIFY MY ACCOUNT right next to comment below to start the process…

Verify My Account Spam Runs Rampant On Facebook

Posted: May 12th, 2011 under Internet, Security.
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By Marc Perton on May 6, 2011 4:00 PM0 views

What should yo do if you’re a victim of Sony’s recent security breaches — or of similar data leaks at other security-challenged-companies? Our clever cousins at Consumer Reports have come up with a set of tips to help you weather the post-hack storm. Top of the list: Accept free credit-monitoring services that the company offers to its customers, but don’t count on them to catch everything.

5 Things To Do When A Company Leaks Your Data – The Consumerist

Posted: May 8th, 2011 under Internet, Security.
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