July 05, 2009

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Are Chinese Hackers Attacking Your PC?

A security expert notes an alarming trend, and provides guidance to protect yourself against it.

How to Remove Malware (part 2): Booting from a CD

Using a boot CD to remove malware is more complicated than simply running anti-malware software yet can be more effective.

The Best Way to Remove Viruses, Spyware and other Malware (Part 1)

Much of today’s malware uses very technically sophisticated defenses against detection, making it far tougher for users to remove.

IT Security: To Patch or Not to Patch?

Automated software updates may ultimately create security issues for organizations. Who knows what updates are being pushed to user desktops and how they are actually installed?

Defending Firefox from Interest-based Ad Cookies

Although enabling cookies in your browser gives you a lot of advantages, you may still want to block certain cookies. Here’s a guide.

Protect Yourself on Facebook

Tips on protecting yourself and your PC as you use Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites.

Bruce Schneier: Securing Your PC and Your Privacy

In this interview, the security guru discusses the technological threats facing us, from ID theft to how to best protect your personal computer.

How To Get Your Email Past Clients' Spam Filter

Achieving “deliverability,” otherwise known as getting email delivered to a user’s inbox in a timely and fully-functional fashion, is both an art and a science.

Browser Security: IE vs. Safari vs. Firefox

Each of the three browsers has strengths in malware protection, but it’s their weaknesses that are the most worrisome.

McColo and the Difficulty of Fighting Spam

In a world full of spamming, phishing and other fraudulent behavior, even the most battle-tested spam investigators are hard-pressed to assess who’s to blame and who’s been framed.

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