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Security Fix – What To Do When Scareware Strikes

Security Fix – What To Do When Scareware Strikes.
First thing: Take a deep breath and don’t panic!

Fake Antivirus Attacks, Demands Ransom – Business Center – PC World

Fake Antivirus Attacks, Demands Ransom – Business Center – PC World.
According to security company Panda Security, rogueware program Total Security 2009 starts out in conventional fashion with the ‘discovery’ of a non-existent malware infection for which it demands an unusually ambitious $79.95 (£50), and even has the cheek to ask a further $19.95 for ‘premium’ [...]

Phishing Bust Spotlights Online Dangers – Business Center – PC World

Phishing Bust Spotlights Online Dangers – Business Center – PC World.
Tools are available that allow attackers to develop remarkably authentic-looking sites that can fool even the most aware users, he said. And many phishing attacks these days don’t even use e-mails to trick users into parting with their credentials. Malware programs such as the QHost [...]

Conficker Downadup Virus Alert

Removal tool and Information about the Conficker / Downadup Virus

Spyware, Virus, and Malware informational pages

Trend Micro’s Virus Encyclopedia Page
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/default.asp
Symantec’s Threat Explorer page
http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/threatexplorer/azlisting.jsp

AVG Grisoft Virus Encyclopedia page
http://www.avg.com/virbase
McAfee’s Stinger Virus removal Utility
http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-avert/stinger.exe