malware Archive

  • What made Flashback a quick success? One contributing factor is undoubtedly so much of the Apple user population maintaining a, "It can't happen to me," attitude about viruses and security. After all, we've been hearing it for years: viruses are a Microsoft thing, and Macs CAN'T get viruses.

    Fool Me Once…

    Posted on April 20, 2012 | No Comments
    What made Flashback a quick success? One contributing factor is undoubtedly so much of the Apple user population maintaining a, "It can't happen to me," attitude about viruses and security. After all, we've been hearing it for years: viruses are a Microsoft thing, and Macs CAN'T get viruses.

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  • This is only the beginning for Mac users. The long held belief is that Apple products are safer, more secure and don’t get viruses. However, a lot of that is due in part to their past lack of market saturation. Apple has started to cut into Microsoft’s heavy penetration into the desktop O/S market, and with that as their popularity in this market segment increases so will the number of threats specifically targeting Apple’s products.

    Mac Users, Beware.

    Posted on May 3, 2011 | No Comments
    This is only the beginning for Mac users. The long held belief is that Apple products are safer, more secure and don’t get viruses. However, a lot of that is due in part to their past lack of market saturation. Apple has started to cut into Microsoft’s heavy penetration into the desktop O/S market, and with that as their popularity in this market segment increases so will the number of threats specifically targeting Apple’s products.

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  • Some Windows optimization techniques are well known - others are not. Here is a short list of five common problems we see on a regular basis and how to avoid or resolve them.

    Five tips for Windows Optimization

    Posted on April 28, 2010 | No Comments
    Some Windows optimization techniques are well known - others are not. Here is a short list of five common problems we see on a regular basis and how to avoid or resolve them.

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  • One of my colleagues once phrased it as, “Going online without security software is like jumping into a shark tank wearing nothing but raw meat.” A colorful analogy, to be sure, but an accurate one.

    Viruses, Pop-Ups and Spyware? OH MY!

    Posted on November 19, 2009 | No Comments
    One of my colleagues once phrased it as, “Going online without security software is like jumping into a shark tank wearing nothing but raw meat.” A colorful analogy, to be sure, but an accurate one.

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