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Wednesday, June 22, 2005

About Antivirus Software: Netsky.P continues to dominate

 
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Arizona-based CardSystems has acknowledged a security breach that led to the compromise of as many as 40 million consumer credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Experts warn phishing scams may soon attempt to leverage consumer's fears by devising scams referencing the hack. Take a look at the phishing scams walkthrough below to familiarize yourself with the techniques used by these scammers.
 
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Netsky.P continues to dominate
Fifteen months after its intitial discovery - and 14 months after the author's arrest - the Netsky.P worm continues to dominate antivirus vendor prevalence charts. Find out what this wily worm does to keep infecting users over and over again.

 
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Phishing scams walkthrough
The recent hack of CardSystems resulted in the compromise of as many as 40 million credit cards. Experts predict an increase in phishing attacks that will attempt to leverage account holder's fears. Be on the defensive: familiarize yourself with common phishing scams to avoid being taken.

 
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Getting rid of adware and spyware can often be difficult. These tips will help you get the most out of your antispyware scanner, giving you the best chance of removing spyware and adware from your PC.

 
 
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