About Net Security: April 1st, 2009

Net Security In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP No. This is not a prank. It's funny that anything you do on April 1st which is remotely different than the normal routine has to be prefaced with "No. This is not a prank". At any rate, it is not a hoax or prank that brings the Netsecurity newsletter to you on Wednesday- this is the new delivery day for the weekly newsletter. But check out the other stories below to learn more about things you do need to look out for on April Fool's Day as well as some things which might be more hype than threat.   In the Spotlight New Conficker Threat April 1st No. This is not an April Fool's prank. Actually, I didn't write the malware, so maybe it is? Perhaps all of the computers infected with the Conficker worm will simply display a message on Wednesday that says "APRIL FOOL!!!" and that will be the end of it. OK, it is highly improbably, but it could happen. Bottom line, a variant of the Conficker worm...read more              More Topics New Day for Netsecurity Newsletter Using Parental Controls in Windows Vista What is ASLR? 5 Steps to Secure Windows XP Home Product Review: Norton Internet Security 2009 iPhone / iPod Touch Security Apps Book Review: Ending Spam Worm Turns Home Routers Into a Botnet The psyb0t worm is exploiting vulnerable home broadband routers and adding compromised devices to a botnet. Most home users have some sort of antivirus or more comprehensive security suite software running on the PC itself to protect against malware threats. Users also generally understand that it is important to create strong passwords in order to protect personal information and data, and many have some type of broadband or wireless router...read more   April Fool's Day PC Pranks The major holidays are well...they're the major holidays. Whatever those major events are for your respective faith or culture, people tend to have relatively consistent traditions and rituals related to those major holidays. When it comes to minor holidays though- some people don't even remember they are occurring, some people at least realize when they are, and some people go nutso overboard. You know who I am talking about. It's the difference between your co-worker that wore green on St. Patrick's Day and had a green beer after work, and the co-worker that came to work dressed as a leprechaun. It's the difference between ...read more     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Internet / Network Security Ads Security Guarding It Security News Password Security Networks Security Shareware Security Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Wireless / Networking Antivirus Software Focus on Windows Email internet   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Net Security newsletter as security.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=netsecurity&e=security.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.