Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Jotti's malware scan
Online malware scan: Jotti's malware scan is a free online scan service, utilising various anti-virus programs to diagnose single files.
I have tested this a pdf file that was just over 2MB (there is a 20MB limitation at this stage). It first allows you to upload the file from your system and then allows you to submit to 19 AntiVirus Scanners including the following:
See scanned result on TwitPic: http://twitpic.com/3bi6fk
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Drive-by ransomware attack demands $120 | Naked Security
Malicious hackers are spreading ransomware, which encrypts media and Office files on victim's computers, in an attempt to extort $120. The attack - which is being seen in the wild - appears to have hit computer users via a drive-by vulnerability on compromised websites. Read more now about how the attack works, and ensure your anti-virus protection is up to date..
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Lost laptop leads to first Data Protection Act fine for UK firm | Naked Security
Companies have been warned that they must wake up to the importance of encrypting their laptops, as the ICO issues the first fines to British organisations being sloppy with sensitive information, and breaching the Data Protection Act. Learn more now and ensure that your firm is taking data security seriously.
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Apple Mac malware: A short history (1982-2010) | Naked Security
The threat may be much lower than on Windows, but more and more people are choosing to protect their Macs against malware. Learn about the viruses, worms, Trojans and scareware that have affected Apple computers. Did you know that there were viruses on Apple computers before they existed for PCs?
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New Windows zero-day flaw bypasses UAC | Naked Security
A new zero-day exploit has been revealed in Windows that can lead to an elevation of privilege, enabling an attacker to impersonate the system account, which has nearly unlimited access to all components of the Windows system. Find out the details, learn what you might do to protect yourself and watch our exclusive video whilst waiting for Microsoft to create a fix.
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