More Reasons To Update Your Anti-Virus Software

Yet another reason to keep that Anti-Virus software up to date has emerged in the form of a fake media file, which is actually a Trojan Horse. The media file sports an .mp3 file extension and looks to be a legit music track. When a user clicks on the file to download a supposed special codec and media player to play the media file, they get a surprise in the form of a computer screen full of pop-ups all delivered by a group of malware programs. This attack has been delivered mostly through the peer-to-peer networks. The attack was delivered to more than 500,000 people with about 10% of those downloading the file being infected with the Trojan.

If you haven’t updated your Anti-Virus software yet, make sure to do so in order to keep your computer and files safe.

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May 7, 2008 | Filed Under Hacking | Leave a Comment

How to protect your website from hackers?

In today’s technological world, everything has been easy. When technology has delivered its own good, it has brought with it some disadvantages too. For instance, hacking. If used for the right purpose, hacking can be of advantage. But when people try to take the benefit out of it, it can effect the one’s who try to make a living. People create own websites in order to market their products. Definitely having a site of own can help in getting more customers. But then, when a website is launched, there awaits a hacker to get in. There can be a hack attack if you haven’t taken enough care. What do you do? How to do you get rid of this menace. Well, then here is the answer.

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January 8, 2008 | Filed Under Featured, Hacking, Tips n Tricks | 1 Comment

Hack proof your wireless network

Wi-Fi has been a popular form of network to home computers. This mode is relatively convenient and takes less time to setup as it is easy to use. But users always make a mistake by opening it up to hackers. How to safeguard it against hackers? Below is a list of tips that can help you to hack proof your wireless network.

Don’t disclose your identity

Always, a short message is sent by the access points which repeat the network’s name. This is default. The network’s name is known as SSID. This helps people living nearby. People who live next door can detect that you run a wireless network which can help them in getting in. Best way to avoid this problem is to disable SSID. Once you disable, you will run a network that people think you don’t. In simple words, you don’t reveal that you run a wireless network.

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January 2, 2008 | Filed Under Hacking, Security, Tips n Tricks, Wireless | 2 Comments