Posts Tagged ‘Internet’

Rogue Antivirus today are one of the biggest threats to computer users. They pretend to the legitimate security software and once they find entry to your system, display lots of advertisements and fake warning messages, all claiming that your system is infected with lots of malware and spyware and the only way out ...

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Instant Messaging is still having its utility and importance despite the tremendous growth of social networking platforms like Twitter and Facebook. They are part of the lives of many of us, who use to spend lot of time on computers interacting with friends, colleagues and co-workers. But, Security of the Instant Messaging conversation has always been a concerned for security-cautious users. Ordinary IM Chat clients do not ...

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An Indian startup Hidden Reflex, has recently launched a web browser, which has an antivirus built within it. Nicknamed as EpicBrowser, this feature-rich Internet browser is built on the open source Mozilla Platform and has a built in antivirus and antispyware powered by the noted security vendor ESET. It would benefit the users to save money by performing regular virus scans on EPIC for free. Every file downloaded ...

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Emails have surpassed all other means of communications by leaps and bounds. But they are highly susceptible of interception by different parties. In case you are worried about your email security, then you should seriously consider to encrypt your email messages, so that they can only be de-crypted by the person authorized to receive your email. Encrypting Emails in Images and Pictures is one of the ...

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SMS Scams are not a new thing. But the first SMS Scam for Google Android smartphones based upon a trojan has recently been detected by the noted security vendor Kaspersky Labs. The MS Trojan, called Trojan-SMS.AndroidOS.FakePlayer.a, requires installation on the Android smartphone before it can silently send SMS's to some pre-designated premium ...

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Browser war are heating up like never before. While Google Chrome is preferred by those demanding speed of browsing, firefox is the preferred browser choice for those who want to have the customization of the browsing as per their needs. Safari is loved for its elegance, while the old warhorse Internet Explorer is mostly ...

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Zeus is the name of the infamous botnet, which has been the culprit behind thousands of cases of privacy breaches and internet frauds. We have earlier carried a story on Zeus Virus and noted, how most of the popular PC Security applications are simple incapable of providing security from Zeus. Zeus2 - The Version 2 of Zeus ...

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Phishing and Hacking are quickly becoming an organized sector today. There are ready made DIY phishing kits available, which make the life easier for hackers. They are capable of creating phishing pages for popular services like Hotmail, Paypal etc., within a matter of one hour or so. One can find them ...

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Security and convenience are often at the opposite ends of the balance. And today's browsers are no exception. Most of the browsers have the Auto-Complete feature, which allows users to fill the online forms data like Username, Passwords and even Credit Card Numbers automatically, once you visit the login page. But there are chances, ...

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Passwords are like the keys to your online security and privacy. It is always suggested to keep your passwords secured and safe. It is further advised not to choose weak passwords and not to repeat the same passwords on multiple sites and locations. We also advise to use a robust password manager software or service to avoid the hassles of remembering long strong passwords. If you ...

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