Online virus scanning
One of the first things many modern viruses do is circumvent the protection offered by popular anti-virus programs such as Norton or Mcaffee. It is a good idea to run one of the folowing free virus scanners periodically to clean up anything that may have wormed it's way in.
You can scan your computer for free using Trend Micro's Housecall
Prevention
One of the best things you can do to avoid viruses is frequently update your computer using windows update.
The low-down on new viruses
6 Jan 2009 Troj/Agent-INR
6 Jan 2009 Troj/Agent-INT
6 Jan 2009 Troj/Agent-INU
6 Jan 2009 Troj/Agent-INV
6 Jan 2009 Troj/Bckdr-QQV
6 Jan 2009 Troj/BHO-JB
6 Jan 2009 Troj/BlueDF-Gen
6 Jan 2009 Troj/Dloadr-CEG
6 Jan 2009 Troj/FakeAV-ID
6 Jan 2009 Troj/Mdrop-BVX
General Virus News
Watch out for hidden cookies
By now, most of us are aware of the potential privacy risks posed by Web cookies. But according to a new paper published by security consultancy iSec Partners, traditional browser-based cookies aren't the only technology used to store user data anymore. A number of browser plug-ins offer similar capabilities -- and because plug-ins are nonstandard browser components, users are often unaware that these silent conversations are even taking place.
Fake antivirus peddlers helped by Microsoft, IRS
Just weeks after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission shut down two companies accused of selling fake antivirus software, a new player has moved into the market, aided by glitches in the Microsoft and U.S. Internal Revenue Service Web sites.
Symantec unveils Norton Internet Security 4.0 for Mac
Symantec Thursday announced Norton Internet Security 4.0 for the Macintosh, desktop antimalware, firewall, antiphishing and online Web-threat protections for the Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger" and 10.5 "Leopard" platforms.
Malware hunting
One of Gibbs' Windows XP machines is acting up. Again. Looks like he's got a case of malware but it seems to be a little hard to find.
State and local governments tackle security projects
Arizona and Indiana are among state governments favoring a centralized approach to IT security; City of Miami Beach ramps up biometrics.
Security vendors leaving 'old school' malware detection methods behind
Security vendors say traditional signature-based virus scanning will take a back seat to whitelisting, blacklisting, behavior-based detection and reputation analysis in 2009.
The debate resumes over Mac security
The Mac community this week has been debating an updated Knowledge Base article on Apple's Web site that raised questions about the company's stance on security. The recent update, which was pulled down on Tuesday, originally recommended that users install at least one antivirus software app. It was an odd statement given that Apple has often bashed rival Windows for being less secure than Mac OS X.
Apple removes antivirus support page
A support page on Apple's Web site recommending users purchase antivirus software for their Macs received a lot of attention over the past couple of days, but on Tuesday Apple removed the page from its Web site.
Apple antivirus advice 'big to-do about nothing'
Apple recently recommended that Mac users consider running antivirus software -- a move some see as a change of heart by the computer maker, which has poked fun at Windows for being susceptible to attacks.
Old worm infects Department of Defense computers
Department of Defense computers have been hit with an old worm that the DoD won't discuss other than to say it is taking steps to mitigate its effects.