Semo.net Weblog » Security/Virus Alerts http://blog.semo.net Southeast Missouri's Online Community Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:07:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 New Problem for Your Computer http://blog.semo.net/2009/05/13/new-problem-for-your-computer/ http://blog.semo.net/2009/05/13/new-problem-for-your-computer/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 02:09:33 +0000 Semo.net Management http://blog.semo.net/?p=1695 There’s a new piece of malware (defined in Wikipedia as a portmanteau from the words malicious and software, is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner’s informed consent.) out there that poses as a friendly site, but in reality, it will attack your PC.

It creates an entry in the registry and prevents you from updating your antivirus programs. It also prevents you from making changes in the registry itself, and can even redirect you to more bad sites on the internet.

Semo.net’s repair team can fix this for you, and make sure your PC leaves protected and updated with the latest security fixes.

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You can read more about the exploit at Symantec or Microsoft.

Microsoft is releasing a patch for this issue on Oct. 10th.

]]> http://blog.semo.net/2006/09/22/security-advisory-internet-explorer/feed/ 0 Cell Phone Security http://blog.semo.net/2004/11/30/cell-phone-security/ http://blog.semo.net/2004/11/30/cell-phone-security/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2004 22:58:18 +0000 Semo.net Management http://blog.semo.net/wordpress/?p=45 Cell Phone Security: New ‘Skulls’ Mutant Comes with Virus Extras

Anti-virus vendors have spotted a new strain of the “Skulls” Trojan sneaking into Symbian-based cell phones, and this one drops the Cabir worm on the devices.

When the original Trojan appeared, U.K.-based Symbian Ltd. said it was investigating the malware, which targets the Nokia 7610 but may affect some other phones using the Series 60 user interface.

http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1733176,00.asp

]]> http://blog.semo.net/2004/11/30/cell-phone-security/feed/ 0 The FBI visits Poplar Bluff http://blog.semo.net/2004/09/13/the-fbi-visits-poplar-bluff/ http://blog.semo.net/2004/09/13/the-fbi-visits-poplar-bluff/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:31:13 +0000 Aaron Malone http://blog.semo.net/wordpress/?p=28 Semo.net recently hosted a FBI lecture in Poplar Bluff about current Internet based security threats that business face today. Along with area businesses the DAR was there to report, check out what they have to say here.

]]> http://blog.semo.net/2004/09/13/the-fbi-visits-poplar-bluff/feed/ 0 Windows XP SP2 http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/30/windows-xp-sp2/ http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/30/windows-xp-sp2/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:08:12 +0000 Semo.net Management http://blog.semo.net/wordpress/?p=23 Security is of large interest these days. With viruses, worms, and holes in secuirty being found all the time, new updates have to be made available. Microsoft has released a major update to the Windows XP operating system, XP Service Pack 2. The hold back though is that it is an extremely large download. For those on dial up, it can be a pain to wait for it download. Microsoft though has made the service pack available through the mail with 4-6 week delivery, with free shipping.
I ordered one even though I have broadband service, just to have an official copy for backup.
Click Here to sign up for a copy.

]]> http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/30/windows-xp-sp2/feed/ 0 “Web Caller ID” – New tool to detect a “Phishy” web site. http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/17/web-caller-id-new-tool-to-detect-a-phishy-web-site/ http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/17/web-caller-id-new-tool-to-detect-a-phishy-web-site/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2004 16:36:14 +0000 Semo.net Management http://blog.semo.net/wordpress/?p=21 A new software tool from WholeSecurity can spot fraudulent Web sites used in online cons known as “phishing” scams, according to a statement from the company.

PCWorld Article

]]> http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/17/web-caller-id-new-tool-to-detect-a-phishy-web-site/feed/ 0 Don’t Be Phished! Beware of Email Scams http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/09/dont-be-phished-beware-of-email-scams/ http://blog.semo.net/2004/08/09/dont-be-phished-beware-of-email-scams/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:37:48 +0000 Semo.net Management http://blog.semo.net/wordpress/?p=19 What is Phishing?
Phishing attacks use ’spoofed’ e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal financial data such as credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers, etc. By hijacking the trusted brands of well-known banks, online retailers and credit card companies, phishers are able to convince up to 5% of recipients to respond to them.

For more information and to verify if an email you have receieved has been reported visit AntiPhishing.Org

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