Category Archives: Malware

Java and Adobe Flash, oh my!

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Scott

With all the talk about Java and Adobe Flash allowing malware into our systems, I figured it might be time to comment. Let’s start by framing out the discussion to get a better understanding of what’s actually going on with … Continue reading →

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Black Hats Use SEO To Poison Search Results

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Scott

Black Hat hackers continue to use SEO “Search Engine Optimization” to poison search results.  I was recently called over to my wife’s PC because she clicked a link in a Google search for swine flu.  The Firefox 3 window now … Continue reading →

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Conficker Removal Tools

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Scott

Links to my recommended Conficker removal tools. http://www.foundstone.com/us/resources/proddesc/confickerdetectiontool.htm Conficker Detection Tool 1.0.8 http://www.sunbeltsecurity.com/DownLoads.aspx Download the Sunbelt Conficker/Downadup Removal Tool http://download.eset.com/special/EConfickerRemover.exe ESET conficker removal tool http://www.bdtools.net/how-to-remove-downadup.php Remove Downadup (aka Conficker or Kido) http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/default.aspx Stinger Conficker removal tool http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/conficker-removal-tool.html Sophos Conficker clean-up tools … Continue reading →

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