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An " Apple" a day keeps the virus away!. |
| 3/26/2011 9:23:38 AM |
Mac OS X doesn’t get PC viruses. And its built-in defenses help keep you safe from other malware without the hassle of constant alerts and sweeps.
Defense against viruses and other malware. With virtually no effort on your part, Mac OS X offers a multilayered system of defenses against viruses and other malicious applications, or malware. For example, it prevents hackers... Read More |
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Play it safe when gambling online. |
| 3/19/2011 9:27:44 AM |
Is it safe to play online casinos Probably the most asked online gambling question by players new to the Internet entertainment is whether it is safe to play at the online casinos. Unfortunately, there is no one word answer to this question, it could be safe and it could be quite dangerous. The first thing you should know about gambling online is the best place to find the... Read More |
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To Game or not to game, whats really safe?. |
| 2/4/2011 1:59:27 PM |
Play games online safelyMultiplayer computer and video games are fun but not risk-freePlaying games online with other people is great fun but you need to take care. What are multiplayer games?Many computer and video games can be played online against other players over the internet. This is good fun and human players are better competition than a computer-controlled... Read More |
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A new virus to worry about. |
| 1/15/2011 8:31:40 AM |
Beware of Real kamasutra.pps.exe computer virusLondon, Jan 15: The Kama Sutra virus, which affected millions of computers in 2006, is back again. Many security experts have warned about the spread of new Kama Sutra virus in the form of a Powerpoint presentation
Experts added that it's very difficult to remove the virus once it is infected the computer. The virus spread... Read More |
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Look out for hidden pitfalls with online gaming. |
| 1/6/2011 9:44:16 AM |
The Invisible Hazards of Online Games Playing online games is one of the most common hobbies that people engage themselves at nowadays. When work or school is already taking its toll, it just seems so natural for some to take a relaxing break in front of the computer where much-needed enjoyment is just a click away. In fact, a study conducted by the NPD Group about industry... Read More |
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War is declared on the virus |
| 12/26/2010 10:22:53 AM |
Virus warStay connected — but be aware of bogus e-mails
By Trevor Stokes
Staff Writer
Published: Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:27 p.m. The past year reached a new record high for bogus e-mails that clog people's inboxes and can release damaging and costly viruses on computers. Nearly 90 percent of sent e-mail is a ruse... Read More |
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A different take on computer viruses |
| 11/15/2010 9:24:23 AM |
New Computer Virus ListOPRAH WINFREY VIRUS: Your 200MB hard drive suddenly shrinks to 80MB, and then slowly expands back to 200MB. AT&T VIRUS: Every three minutes it tells you what great service you are getting. MCI VIRUS: Every three minutes it reminds you that you're paying too much for the AT&T virus. PAUL REVERE VIRUS: This revolutionary virus does not horse... Read More |
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Exploiting Online Games: Virtual World Security |
| 10/9/2010 7:54:56 AM |
Exploiting Online Games Exploiting Online Games, a book by Gary McGraw and Greg Hoglund, is being released today. The book talks concretely about security problems and attacks on online games. This is a fascinating laboratory for exploring security issues. I wrote the book's foreword. Here it is: It's wise to learn from your mistakes. It's wiser still to learn from... Read More |
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Oh no another new virus to worry about! |
| 9/12/2010 6:11:23 AM |
Katherine Noyes Katherine Noyes– Fri Sep 10, 8:07 pm ET 
'Here You Have' Is a Windows Problem
Every time a virus like the current "Here You Have" worm comes around, people shake their heads, wring their hands and wonder how "computer security" can be improved. The assumption, for many, is that malware like this is simply part of having a computer. Thank... Read More |
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Keeping our kids safe while they play online. |
| 9/3/2010 6:05:57 AM |
Online gaming: Help kids play it safe |
You can help keep your child's gaming experiences safe, age-appropriate, friendly, fun, and even educational. The key is to educate yourself -- about the gaming community, game ratings, and how to use the privacy and safety tools built into the games. Also learn the difference between online gaming and gambling, and teach your kids the... Read More |
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All is not fair in gaming online!. |
| 6/4/2010 3:57:27 AM |
Security Issues of Online Gaming
by Greg ByrneThis article looks at several of the issues regarding security aspects of online based games and virtual worlds. IntroductionAs online gaming becomes a billion dollar industry and game companies are making revenue from subscription charges, new problems emerge which need to be taken very seriously. Online games containing... Read More |
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Who would of thought Malware could be so smart?. |
| 5/21/2010 6:11:16 AM |
 New malware attack laughs at your antivirus software how do you get a malware exploit to bypass antivirus protection? By making it work the same way the antivirus software does. A new exploit outlined this week is so effective, say researchers, that it can slip by “virtually all” antivirus protection undetected.
It works the same way an antivirus app does,... Read More |
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Viruses in online games: "the modern day mafia" |
| 5/1/2010 5:39:46 AM |
- Lavasoft representatives reveal why virus attacks on video games is a problem that has increased over 600 percent in the last year.
Viruses and malware are words not normally linked to video games, that is until you talk to Michael Helander, VP of Sales and Marketing at Lavasoft. His software company has developed a new product, Ad-Aware Game Edition, that's designed to... Read More |
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How come Mac never gets sick? |
| 3/7/2010 6:37:57 AM |
Why are there no Mac viruses?September 2, 2009 10:53 AM
 Image: Apple Inc. There are, as far as we know, no Mac OS X viruses in the wild. To prove that assertion wrong, you only have to name one. Academic proofs of concept and theoretical vulnerabilities don't count. Neither do computer worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, spam or any of the other... Read More |
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The last place you expect a virus! |
| 2/10/2010 8:38:07 AM |
Virus Infects Space Station Laptops (Again)Viruses intended to steal passwords and send them to a remote server infected laptops in the  International Space Station in July, NASA confirmed Tuesday. And according to NASA, this wasn’t the first infection. "This is not the first time we have had a worm or a... Read More |
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Keeping your computer healthy! |
| 1/31/2010 6:40:43 AM |
What Are the Symptoms of a Computer Virus? Maryan Pelland Antivirus computer viruses can cause a variety of symptoms, or like cancer, a computer virus may produce no symptoms at all. Some symptoms that seem like a virus may be from something relatively harmless. Best advice, if you see symptoms unusual to your computer, find professional help. If you are operating without... Read More |
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Play a game, lose a name!, |
| 1/4/2010 6:41:14 AM |
Online games and fraud: using games as baitWe all play games. Some play sports, some gamble, and for some people, life itself is a game. Even computer games have become an everyday phenomenon, with millions of people playing them. Some choose Tetris, others choose Counter Strike, and everyone has fun. The growth of the Internet has... Read More |
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International Space Station in July, NASA confirmed Tuesday.
