Updates 11/24/15 - CCleaner
CCleaner v5.12.5431 (24 Nov 2015)- Improved Firefox 42 Cache cleaning. - Improved Google Chrome Download History cleaning. - Improved Skip UAC on Windows 10. - Improved detection and cleaning of...
View ArticleDell to fix flaw of its own making that puts its computers at risk???
Hi all, I just read this article warning of a Dell security flaw for all laptops and PC's shipped since August 2015. I went to the support page for my Dell Inspiron 15 5000 2in1 and found nothing, no...
View ArticleUpdates 11/26/15 - MVPS HOSTS
The MVPS HOSTS file was recently updated [November-26-2015]http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htmDownload: hosts.zip http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.zipHow To: Download and Extract the HOSTS file...
View ArticleWin32/CompromisedCert.C alert by Windows Defender. What is this?
Hello everyone. I am quite illiterate about computer issues. In general, I try to be a quite safe surfer on the internet and avoid visiting risky websites. But today, surprisingly, I received a Windows...
View ArticleAV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests -October 2015
Results here: chart.av-comparatives.org/chart1.phpComments:- No real surprises here. Kaspersky and BitDefender continue to lead the paid AVs, with 100% blocking and no false positives.- The free AVs...
View ArticleMalware Protection Center, Win32/CompromisedCert.D
I got this alert:Microsoft security softwaredetects and removes this threat.This threat is a Dell root certificate for which the private keys were leaked. This means a hacker can use this certificate...
View ArticleUpdates 11/28/15 - Palemoon
Pale Moon: Release notes25.8.1 (2015-11-28) https://www.palemoon.org/releasenotes.shtmlA small update to address two important issues:Fix for a crash that could occur at random since the update to...
View ArticleUpdates 11/30/15 - HitmanPro.Alert
HitmanPro.Alert 3 3.1.0 Build 340http://www.surfright.nl/en/alertI'll leave it to Joe to say more about this one, if he wishes...
View ArticleItec Alert spammer
Nigel from "Itec Alert" called claiming my Windows PC is sending out calls for help with a malware infection. He knew my name and address and, obviously, had my phone number.Kept pressing him for...
View ArticleReader’s Digest Site Compromised, Pushes Angler EK
(Link c/o Bugbatter on Facebook)https://blog.malwarebytes.org/online-security/2015/11/readers-digest-and-other-wordpress-sites-compromised-push-angler-ek/
View ArticleUpdates 12/2/15 - SAS
12/01/2015SAS 6.0.1210Technology ChangesService releaseMisc. bug fixesSUPERAntiSpyware - update is available via program's internal updater.Full download from http://www.superantispyware.com/download.html
View ArticleAdobe Animate CC to "replace" Flash in 2016
Animate CC [previously known as Flash Professional CC] will become Adobe’s premier web animation tool in early 2016.It's a mixed bag: on the positive side, it will allow/encourage the use of...
View Articlewireless router security
Are wireless router connections less secure than ethernet cable connections? Have been using wireless for my banking online,my neighbor says that ethernet cable connection is more secure,is he right?
View ArticleUpdates
I have just updated to windows 10. I don/t seem to be able to open updates using the update app. is this a problem or is there something I need to do!
View ArticleTerrible hack, worst ive ever had, now I'm at a loss...
latitude e6500 2.93ghz core duo 8gb ram (my favorite laptop) - strange driver download while trying to go vga to rca (helping a friend) Several more "updates" followed, incl a dell cert idk if its thee...
View ArticleUpdates 12/3/15 - SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlasterdatabase update 12/3/201515 NEW items (IE/ActiveX)for a total of 17,326 items in databaseAfter updating, be sure to enable all protection!
View ArticleDude, Your Getting a Pre-Installed Security Vulnerability
You may have heard about Dell's announcement of having recently shipped many laptops and desktops with a security certificate that is subject to being spoofed and allows hackers to infect your...
View ArticleGmail displays a skull & crossbones
If you use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge and see a skull & crossbones emoji appear in the right-hand corner of your screen in your Gmail account, it's probably nothing to worry about.Google's bug...
View ArticleUpdates 12/8/15 - "Update Tuesday"
DISCLAIMER: This thread is currently "under construction", and will be edited for the remainder of today. Please excuse any blank spaces or crossed-out "placeholders" for items expected to be...
View ArticleSecurity Flaw on Dell's built between August and December 2015
Dell recently announced that systems they shipped since August 2015 likely contain a pre-installed security flaw. Dell calls this security flaw eDellRoot, I call it the Dell Certificate Security flaw....
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