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The current case “DNSChanger” – what computer users can do now

19

Jan

2012

There are two different characteristics of “DNSChanger” malware which should become clear with the following explanation: Character 1:The malware modifies the DNS settings on an infected Windows PC. These settings include the “hosts” file and the DHCP settings.If the DNS settings are changed, a user does not reach the website he/she intended to reach when […]

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Phishing page hacked, turned into PSA on the dangers of phishing

20

Oct

2011

Here’s something you don’t see very often. Someone – perhaps the recipient of the below phishing mail while having a Falling Down style day at the office – decided enough was enough and set out to hijack the phishing site they were sent to. This is the email that started it all: Click to Enlarge […]

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Which browser is the most secure?

15

Sep

2011

Recently, NSS Labs, a US-based testing company has performed a comparative review of several Internet browsers in order to determine which one provides the best protection against socially engineered malware. Interestingly, the results seem to indicate that Internet Explorer 9 provides the best protection rates of all the tested products (which included Firefox 4 and […]

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