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What is going on with the Blog?

2009-05-22T01:39:30Z

As many of you may have noticed, there have been many changes to the site; and many more to come. We are currently undergoing a reorganization of the site. It has been decided to consolidate much of the site. What that means, is we will be closing down both the Blog and the Wiki. Most of [...]

Security of a different sort – Home Invasion Caught on Webcam

2009-04-12T20:01:44Z

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Adobe Releases Flash Player Update

2009-02-25T13:23:29Z

Adobe Flash Player 10.0.22.87 Full details: http://www.adobe.com/support/security/b … 09-01.html Get flash player: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ Not sure which version of Flash Player you’re currently using? http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/ Severity rating Adobe categorizes this as a critical update and recommends affected users upgrade to version 10.0.22.87. Release date: February 24, 2009 Affected software versions Adobe Flash Player 10.0.12.36 and earlier (Adobe Flash Player 10.0.15.3 and earlier for Linux) Adobe [...]

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Vulnerability

2009-02-23T13:25:06Z

National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-051A Adobe Acrobat and Reader Vulnerability Original release date: February 20, 2009 Last revised: – Source: US-CERT Systems Affected Adobe Reader version 9 and earlier Adobe Acrobat (Professional, 3D, and Standard) version 9 and earlier Overview Adobe has released Security Bulletin APSB09-01, which describes a vulnerability that affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat. This vulnerability could allow a [...]

Volunteer Figherfighter and EMT killed while responding to a call

2009-02-01T03:18:14Z

Mark Davis a member of the Cape Vincent Volunteer Fire Department, Cape Vincent, NY; Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service (TIERS), Clayton, NY; Guilfoyle Ambulance Service, Watertown, NY, was shot a killed late last night while responding to a emergency medial call in the Village of Cape Vincent. Though I never got a chance to know him [...]

Microsoft Windows Does Not Disable AutoRun Properly

2009-01-23T12:54:51Z

National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA09-020A Microsoft Windows Does Not Disable AutoRun Properly Original release date: January 20, 2009 Last revised: January 21, 2009 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview Disabling AutoRun on Microsoft Windows systems can help prevent the spread of malicious code. However, Microsoft’s guidelines for disabling AutoRun are not fully effective, which could be considered a vulnerability. I. [...]

Microsoft concerned over the proliferation of Win32/Conficker

2009-01-20T02:24:46Z

Today Microsoft has sent an email to it’s MVPs in an attempt to reach the greatest number of Windows users in the shortest possible time. Based on feedback from MVPs and other sources, we are concerned about the rise in reported infections due to the worm Win32/Conficker.B also known as “Downadup.” Though systems [...]

The FinallyFastDotCom Scam

2008-12-27T21:24:11Z

*** DISCLAIMER *** MalwareTeks is not affiliated with finallyfast.com, ascentive.com, or any of the products offered on the aforementioned sites. MalwareTeks does not recommend the use of any product listed on the aforementioned websites and recommends that you immediately uninstall any product(s) downloaded and installed from the aforementioned sites. *** DISCLAIMER *** Chances are you have probably seen this [...]

CastleCops dot Com is Gone!

2008-12-25T14:38:50Z

The online security forum CastleCops has ceased operations after more than 5 years of support to malware victims through out the world. Going to the site today, http://www.castlecops.com/, I was meet with this page: Greetings Folks, You have arrived at the CastleCops website, which is currently offline. It has been our pleasure to investigate online crime [...]

mtn5.goole.ws and popup.adv.net Popup Removal

2008-11-24T03:35:52Z

Before proceeding with these removal instructions you will want to download all tools and print the instructions. Download to your desktop FixIEDef If you are connected via a router, download the User’s Guide for your router if you don’t have one on-hand. Now disconnect your computer from the router and power off your router. Next on the underside [...]