Optimized Startup Procedure No more waiting for signature database download to complete – ESET Smart Security 5 lets you start working on your computer immediately after booting, without compromising your security. Online Security Given the increasing risk exposure on the Internet, the new version of ESET Smart Security detects all types of Internet-borne threats. These … More ESET Smart Security 5 Coming very soon!
The Top Ten Threats 1. INF/Autorun Previous Ranking: 1 Percentage Detected: 6.40% This detection label is used to describe a variety of malware using the file autorun.inf as a way of compromising a PC. This file contains information on programs meant to run automatically when removable media (often USB flash drives and similar devices) are … More Monthly Threat Report: August 2011
Facebook recently rolled out a program we thought was a good step, bounties paid to hackers to find and report bugs, rather than exploit them. So far that payout has totaled around $40,000, no small sum for the aspiring hackers, and probably a boon for Facebook’s efforts to proactively fix security issues before a potential … More CyberThreats Daily: Facebook bug bounty payout tops $40K
Besides web-browsing and communication, online games are among the most popular Internet activities. Take your pick: easy card games, car racing or glorious adventures. But gaming has also become a big business with many of the most popular online games like the World of Warcraft requiring paid subscription. And with money at stake, cyber-criminals will … More Do Not Let Cybercriminals Ruin Your Gaming Experience
We all pay lip service to the idea of backup, but sometimes you have to actually lose some data that you don’t have backed up before you really appreciate how important it is. In fact, consideration of backup strategies and mechanisms is generally a major component of generalist security courses and certifications, and quite rightly. To … More Backup Basics – The weekend is a good time to make a backup!
