Monthly Archives: August 2009
Total Security 2009 Scareware – Panda Security Takes a Look
Courtesy of Panda Security. This week’s PandaLabs report looks at Total Security 2009, yet another example of the many fake antiviruses in circulation. This type of malware passes itself off as legitimate software applications in order to steal users’ money … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 22, 2009
Profile Of A Hacker: How The “Soupnazi” Did It – Man allegedly behind the biggest identity theft ever did it through a fairly simple ploy. Google Ordered to Reveal Blogger’s Identity – Model sues to find a badmouthing blogger’s identity, … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Malware Focuses on Identity-Theft
Courtesy of Panda Security. Panda Security, the Cloud Security Company, today announced that PandaLabs, the company’s laboratory for detecting and analyzing malware, has discovered that the number of users affected by malware designed for identity theft has increased 600 percent … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 21, 2009
The software awards scam – I put out a new product a couple of weeks ago. This new product has so far won 16 different awards and recommendations from software download sites. Some of them even emailed me messages of … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
FilzMail – A Disposable Email Address
What do you do when you need a temporary email address? Guest writer, Glenn Taggart, has some great advice for you. Last week, I set up a new user account on my computer for my oldest daughter who is almost … Continue reading
Filed under Email, Freeware, Interconnectivity, Parenting Help, Windows Tips and Tools
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 20, 2009
Use any version of Windows 7 free for 120 days – There’s an easy way to stretch Windows 7′s 30-day free-trial period to 120 days so you can determine whether Microsoft’s new operating system meets your needs. Lifehacker: The Definitive … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
The Winners in the WinAutomation Contest Are….
I’m happy to announce that the winners of a free license for WinAutomation, a Windows application that has been designed so that the user can automate both uncomplicated and, more intricate tasks, using a straightforward, simple, and intuitive drag and … Continue reading
Six Days Until the 20 Free Lifetime License for SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Giveaway
So far, we have received 71 entries into the contest for 20 free lifetime licenses with a retail value of $29.95 US, to given away, for the Professional Edition of SUPERAntiSpyware. Enter today and take advantage of these great odds. … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – August 19, 2009
Good Chance Your Credit Card Data Was Stolen – Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a Miami man with the largest case of credit and debit card data theft ever in the United States, accusing the one-time government informant of swiping … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Infected by Scareware? You’re Toast!
Regular readers of this site may well have wondered why I have not dealt with the issue of so called “scareware” removal, in some time. Frankly, articles dealing with the removal of scareware generate huge numbers of hits. Often, a … Continue reading
Filed under Anti-Malware Tools, Browser add-ons, Don't Get Scammed, Don't Get Hacked, Firefox Add-ons, Free Anti-malware Software, Free Security Programs, Freeware, Interconnectivity, Internet Explorer Add-ons, Internet Safety, Internet Security Alerts, Malware Advisories, Personal Perspective, Recommended Web Sites, Rogue Software, Rogue Software Removal Tips, scareware, Software, System Security, Windows Tips and Tools
