ALART Artemis!F6148F86A4B9 ?
This 'Artemis!F6148F86A4B9' alert keeps coming up through McAfee and I don't know what to do with it.Can someone please tell me if it is safe to allow because I have been clicking the option for McAfee...
View ArticleUpdates 5/8/17 - WinPatrol
What's new in WinPatrol V35.5.2017.8 (May 7, 2017)Fixed addition of Startup programs to be compatible with recent changes to Windows 10.Fixed removal of Startup programs to be compatible with recent...
View ArticleUpdates 5/9/17 - "Microsoft Tuesday"
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 announced.Today is...
View ArticleUpdates 5/11/17 - MBAM
The following was copied/pasted from https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/200634-malwarebytes-31-now-available/ Malwarebytes v.3.1 is now available. You can download this new version -- v. 3.1.2.1733...
View ArticleMicrosoft patches WannaCrypt vulnerability, even for XP users!
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/msrc/2017/05/12/customer-guidance-for-wannacrypt-attacks/.we are taking the highly unusual step of providing a security update [kb4012598] for all customers to...
View ArticleWannaCrypt vulnerability in Win 10
HelloI have Win 10 Pro installed and keep up to date with all the latest updates.1. Would having sandbox (Sandboxie) as additional layer of protection, has any merits in prevention from above such...
View ArticlePanda arranging "controlled upgrade" from v16.x.x to v18.0.1
After NOT automatically updating users for the past year or two, Panda is finally arranging a "controlled upgrade" from versions 16.x.x to version 18.0.1 [Presumably this also updates 17.x ???]The...
View ArticleUpdates 5/15/17 - CryptoPrevent
CryptoPrevent v8.0.3.5 (May 15th, 2017)Performance increase for HoneyPot Detection and alert notification from QuickAccess Tray iconAdded command line option to add unique identifier for individual...
View ArticleUpdates 5/16/17 - CCleaner
CCleaner v5.30.6063 (16 May 2017)- Improved Edge Cookie cleaning - Updated Internet Explorer 10 and 11 History cleaning - Updated Thunderbird 52 History cleaning - Updated Windows Explorer MRU Cache...
View ArticleUpdates 5/16/17 - MVPS HOSTS
https://mvpshostsnews.blogspot.ca/2017/05/mvps-hosts-file-update-may-16-2017.htmlMVPS HOSTS File Update May 16-2017The MVPS HOSTS file was recently updated [May...
View ArticleUpdates 5/19/17 - Firefox
Firefox 53.0.3https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/53.0.3/releasenotes/FixedFix excessive resource usage from the captive portal detection service (bug 1359697)FIx hangs when using a proxy with NTLM...
View ArticleIE11 - grrrrrr!
I opened a new tab in IE11 (Win 7 Pro, 32-bit) today by clicking the little New Tab button next to the title of the current tab.Surprise, surprise... The new tab opened full of links to all kinds of...
View ArticleUpdates 5/20/17 - CryptoPrevent
TWO versions were released:CryptoPrevent v8.0.3.8 (May 19th, 2017)Added an alert for Windows XP-7 to inform of high DPI setting and recommend lowering it while applying protections Windows 8 & 10...
View ArticleWould Your AV Have Blocked WannaCry Ransomware?
AV-Comparatives tested the major AVs on Win 7 using definitions prior to May 12. Results here:weblog.av-comparatives.org/.../Comment:The free AVs (and most of the paid) would have blocked it....
View Articleprinter update contains Trojan horse generic_s.LYA
I get a Trojan horse warning from the Dell printer hub update 2.0.0.47.Trojan horse Generic_s. LYAWhat is this? Why am I getting it? My virus software is deleting it, but it keeps coming backI used the...
View ArticleUpdates 5/22/17 - MSRT
Monday, May 22, 2017Microsoft has released a revised version of the MSRTWindows Malicious Software Removal Tool - May 2017 (KB890830) Metadata has changed.Binaries have changed.This update will need to...
View ArticleMicrosoft Releases Another XP Security Update (KB982316)
The following was copied/pasted from http://news.softpedia.com/news/microsoft-releases-another-surprising-windows-xp-security-update-kb982316-515938.shtmlSpecifically, this new update is KB982316 and...
View ArticleUpdates 5/26/17 - CryptoPrevent
CryptoPrevent v8.0.4.0 (May 24th, 2017)Fixed graphical issue with policy numbers applied being shown in the policy editorAdded additional email settings CLI...
View ArticlePurchased McAfee livesafe 36 month with purchase of new laptop.
I purchased McAfee livesafe 36 month with the purchse of a new laptop. The license on the laptop is 30 day trial. When I try to connect to Mcafee from icon taskbar I get a message saying no internet...
View ArticleSamba software security issue
Department of Homeland Security announced newly discovered flaw in open source/free Samba software that provides file and print services to SMB/CIFS clients and interoperability between Linux/Unix...
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