Category Archives: Virus

OUCH! | December 2011–E-mail Phishing and Scams

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Robert Santuci

OUCH! | December 2011 IN THIS ISSUE… • Phishing• Scams • Protecting Yourself E-mail Phishing and Scams GUEST EDITOR Pieter Danhieux is the guest editor for this issue. He works for BAE Systems stratsec in Australia (www.stratsec.net) and is an … Continue reading →

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Cyber Security Tip ST06-001 – Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Robert Santuci

National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Tip ST06-001 Understanding Hidden Threats: Rootkits and Botnets Attackers are continually finding new ways to access computer systems. The use of hidden methods such as rootkits and botnets has increased, and you may be … Continue reading →

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OUCH! | APRIL 2011 – Staying Secure Online While Traveling

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Robert Santuci

OUCH! | APRIL 2011 IN THIS ISSUE… • Planning ahead• Dealing with public networks• Avoid using public computers Staying Secure Online While Traveling GUEST EDITOR Raul Siles is the guest editor for the April issue of OUCH! Raul is the … Continue reading →

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OUCH! MARCH 2011 Understanding Anti-Virus Software

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Robert Santuci

Understanding Anti-Virus Software IN THIS ISSUE… • How anti-virus software works • How it can and cannot protect your computer • Tips for using anti-virus software • Trusted sources for anti-virus programs • Understanding Anti-Virus Software GUEST EDITOR Lenny Zeltser … Continue reading →

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Cyber Security Tip ST06-006 – Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Robert Santuci

  Cyber Security Tip ST06-006 Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files    Malicious code is not always hidden in web page scripts or unusual file   formats. Attackers may corrupt types of files that you would recognize and   typically consider safe, … Continue reading →

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