The argument goes something like this: Fan Boy: “Mac OS X is immune to viruses” Windows: “No it isn’t. Â Windows is just more dominant, so of course people are making viruses for it” Fan Boy: “No it’s Windows poor security” Windows FB: “Honestly, if OS X was really virus proof, don’t you think Microsoft would […]
According to a Google study, 15% of all malware consists of fake anti-virus (or Rogue Antivirus) software. Â What does that mean to the average user, probably nothing, but are you sure that Antivirus warning you just received is really from your antivirus software? Practically, this means that you need to be more aware of your […]
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First, Breathe… Â Yes, take a few deep breathes…. You see, we’re all doomed… Â Yes, indeedy, doomed I say. Â After all, the Macintosh Dashboard is the vector which all viruses will be created with in mind… Â And Windows viruses will disappear due to the popularity of the Dashboard vector…. Â (SLAP)… Â Sorry, I needed that, I was […]
I can’t believe it… Â It’s an odd commercial, but it sort of works…
If you notice your computer connecting to OSCEX-en.url.trendmicro.com, presumably from installing a firewall, or other security component… Â Don’t worry. That is, assuming your using a security / antivirus suite from Trend Micro. Â That server, is part of their new clound initiaitive, and used for virus pattern detection. Â So don’t block this server, or your antivirus […]
Ever wonder why your internet connection seems slow… Â Part of it maybe the web browser your using…Internet Explorer, especially the earlier versions of it (6, Â and 7), can be rather foolish with it’s default settings…. How To Delete Temporary Internet Files and Cookies Internet Explorer caches web pages you visit and cookies coming from those […]
Some people just need to realize when something is a bad idea… Â Evidently Zach Gage has made a game that as you kill invaders, your files get randomly deleted. Â Nice, yes? Well, Intego detects it as OSX/LoserGame, and VirusBarrier X5 also detects it… Â But does Sophos? Â Not yet… Â And this application has been out for […]