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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Please be sure to read DealNews instructions as the link off of DealNews is not english.

http://dealnews.com/avast-Internet-Security-6-for-PC-downloads-for-free/481684.html

Posted: July 19th, 2011 under Computers, Operating Systems, Security, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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By Gregg Keizer
June 30, 2011 02:07 PM ET

Computerworld – Microsoft yesterday clarified the advice it gave users whose Windows PCs are infected with a new, sophisticated rootkit that buries itself on the hard drive’s boot sector.

Microsoft clarifies MBR rootkit removal advice – Computerworld

Posted: July 2nd, 2011 under Operating Systems, Security, Windows 7, Windows Vista.
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By: Ron
Microsoft announced today that a new root-kit causes so much havoc by bury’s itself deep into the computer’s boot sector, that infected users will be forced to perform a re-install of the operating system to fix the problem.
http://www.winbeta.org/?q=news/microsoft-rootkit-infection-requires-windows-reinstall

Posted: June 30th, 2011 under Computers, Operating Systems, Security, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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When it comes to security, few agencies spend more time preparing against cyber attacks than the National Security Agency. It turns out that when the agency isn’t prepping for cyberterrorism with programs like Perfect Citizen, it’s publishing some guides for securing your personal desktop.

10 Mac Security Tips | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Posted: June 9th, 2011 under Apple, Operating Systems, OSX, Security.
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By BogenDorpher
June 01, 2011 – 03:11pm

Last week, Apple planned on issuing a software update to address issues of a fake security software, called MacDefender, that attempts to convince users to pay $80 to remove malware that doesnt even exist on the user’s computer.

New MacDefender Defeats Apple Security Update | WinBeta

Posted: June 2nd, 2011 under Apple, Operating Systems, OSX, Security.
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By Joe Wilcox | Published May 26, 2011, 11:58 AM

The Mac Defender outbreak has stirred much debate about the state of Mac security and whether or not a malware deluge is headed for Apple computers. However, the nuances of the problem, if there really is one long term, are more complex than the majority of blog posts or news reports indicate. It’s wrong to wholly, or even largely, assume that increasing Mac install base is reason for Mac Defender and other malware to follow.

Five things you need to know about Mac security | Security News – Betanews

Posted: May 26th, 2011 under Apple, Operating Systems, OSX.
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By Joe Wilcox | Published May 25, 2011, 4:46 PM

It’s time for Windows PC users to start a support group for their Mac friends. You know their pain — clicking a link sent by email or instant message or simply visiting a website, and WHAM! You’ve got a virus, downloaded and installed with no administrator password required.

This Mac malware thing is really scary now | Security News – Betanews

Posted: May 26th, 2011 under Apple, Operating Systems, OSX, Security.
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posted by Josh Kirschner on May 18, 2011

Researchers at the University of Ulm have identified a security risk with Android phones that could allow someone to access your calendar and contact information over unsecured Wi-Fi networks. Once they gain access to this data, they could use your contacts to phish for personal information or modify a contacts email address so that you unwittingly send potentially confidential information to the intruder. Other apps, such as Picasa web albums, are also vulnerable, and there may be more. All Android phones running version 2.3.3 or earlier (which is basically every Android phone) is at risk.

Android Security Flaw Could Expose You to Data Theft – Techlicious

Posted: May 19th, 2011 under Android, Operating Systems, Security.
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New Mac OS malware threat masquerades as antivirus software

By Ed Oswald | Published May 2, 2011, 3:44 PM

Mac users are once again being warned about malware targeting the operating system, although its spread looks limited and requires interaction by the user in order to be installed. Called "MACDefender," the malware is currently being spread by malicious websites claiming the user’s computer is infected.

New Mac OS malware threat masquerades as antivirus software | Betanews

Posted: May 4th, 2011 under Apple, Computers, Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Security.
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