Security

New bug found in Browsers – Berth of In-session Phishing

Bug found in all the Major Browsers!
A new kind of vulnerability is found in all the major browsers which makes it easier for the criminals to steal online banking credentials using the latest way of Phishing called ‘In-Session Phishing’.
As per the Advisory issued by Trusteer, an Enterprise and consumer Desktop Security organization, this type of [...]


Twitter accounts of Barack Obama, Britney Spears hacked

The Twitter accounts of US president-elect Barack Obama, singer Britney Spears and other prominent figures were hacked on Monday and fake messages sent out in their names on the micro-blogging service.
The Twitter team discovered that 33 Twitter accounts had been hacked. This include Barack Obama, Rick Sanchez and Britney Spears among the few. Upon noticing [...]


Browse SAFELY – Use the FREE McAfee SiteAdvisor

I often have several questions while I’m browsing through the Internet. Here are some of them that I can think of.

Is the website I’m accessing safe to visit?
Are the search results from any Search Engine like Google, Yahoo, Live, Ask,etc. safe to visit.
Is it safe to download the content offered on websites?
Is the site you [...]


Microsoft issues Emergency Fix for Browser Flaw

A security threat has been Identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser recently. This vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution. It allows criminals to take over victims’ machines simply by re-directing them to infected Web sites. The users don’t have to download anything for their computers to get infected. This makes the bug [...]


Free AntiVirus software – avast

avast! 4 Home Edition is a full-featured antivirus package designed exclusively for non-commercial & home use only. It’s absolutely FREE !!! There are no Terms & Conditions. This software is rated ***** (5 Star) by most of the forums.
Features:

Avast Home Edition is a complete ICSA & Checkmark certified antivirus, Checkmark certified anti-spyware & anti-rootkit package.
On [...]