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We did it! Well, actually YOU did it! Thanks to everybody who commented on Ping episode 100 and because of that great effort- we give stuff away on this episode! But before that, let's talk about some important Microsoft news: Microsoft buys Skype! Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed Link...

There is no such thing as an entirely secure browser. Let's be realistic: You will always need a good portion of common sense and Internet smarts to avoid nasty attacks hijacks. However, if you are paranoid about security, there is one browser that will reliably protect you from virtually...

Revision Note: V2.0 (April 19, 2011): Added Windows Mobile 6.x, Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Kin, and Zune devices to affected software and devices.Summary: Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root...

Revision Note: V2.0 (April 19, 2011): Added Windows Mobile 6.x, Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Kin, and Zune devices to affected software and devices. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root...

Revision Note: V1.0 (March 23, 2011): Advisory published.Summary: Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store on all supported versions of Microsoft Windows. Comodo advised...

Revision Note: V1.0 (March 23, 2011): Advisory published. Advisory Summary:Microsoft is aware of nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo, a certification authority present in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities Store on all supported versions of Microsoft Windows. Comodo...

Hello - Today we're releasing Link Removed due to 404 Error, to address nine fraudulent digital certificates issued by Comodo Group Inc, a root certificate authority. Comodo has since revoked the digital certificates. This is not a Microsoft security vulnerability; however, one of the...

In te last 48 hours. Residents in Queensland and also has started in New South Whales of Australia have been facing fake Microsoft Virus alerts via the phone and in some cases via email. These callers and sender say they are from Microsoft and other computer companies saying your computer is...

Latest Cyberfraud Attack: (Authoritative Looking Letter From Hotmail Customer Service) Two Types-- One theme states "Are You Protected?" Then goes on to talk about how older boxes are not saved with because of all the new customer accounts to handle. And we have found you to be in violation...

I need a moderator, I got a private e-mail message on this fourm in private message box, from a James Cutter saying I was sending spam from my computer and it redirected me to a site. I deleted the e-mail as I do not go to sites that ask to go them so my machine can be scanned. I just thought I...

Security vendor Prevx has signed an Link Removed with CPP, a large life assistance provider, to incorporate the Prevx 3.0.5 software, complete with the new SafeOnline technology, into its identity protection product. As a result, around one million UK residents who signed up for CPP's Identity...

Link Removed - Invalid URL This year alone they will be responsible for infecting in excess of 25 million computers worldwide, but they could come close to compromising as much as 30 million machines. At the root of this epidemic lay simple social engineering tactics designed, through various...

Link Removed The recently released Microsoft Security Intelligence Report highlights the vast improvements in security from Windows XP to Windows 7. Even so, no operating system is perfect. I asked security experts what they think about Windows 7 security and came up with a list of what...

ATTACKS & ACTIVE EXPLOITS Spam masquerading as a Microsoft Outlook security and stability update actually infects computers with ZBot, a Trojan horse program that steals sensitive information. The malware contains a list of financial institution and social networking sites; if users visit any...

Trojan Threat Alert for Windows® 7 and FIFA World Cup™ PC Tools has identified that cybercriminals are continuing to target major news stories and global events such as the recent release of Windows 7 and the FIFA World Cup. Thousands of Windows 7 builds downloaded on Torrent and P2P...