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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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Best Free Utilities and Security Apps

23

Aug

2011

Illustration by Otto SteiningerUtilities and security apps are two of the most important categories of software that PC users download. From keeping your operating system slim and bloatware-free to eradicating cookies and spyware, these apps amply reward you for downloading them. And best of all, they’re free! A word to the wise: All of these […]

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Breaking news: Fake report of Fidel Castro’s death leads to malware attack

08

Aug

2011

Be on your guard if you receive an email seemingly from Chile’s “24 Horas” news website announcing the death of Fidel Castro, the former dictator of Cuba. The spammed out messages, which are written in Spanish, look like the following: The messages have a subject line of Murio Fidel Castro and the text inside the […]

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