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Weird things suddenly happening to my PC (XP Professional): I desperately need your expert knowledge and help here! Please do lend a helping hand if you know something about my problem as I don't know where to look for solutions. I'm just at a lost and don't know how to tackle the problem.Here is a description of the problem:...; Tags: keyboard, shutterpress@..., windows, software, virus, worms, malware, Caps Lock, Microsoft Windows XP, desktop, PC; Discussion threads 2007-02-01
Malicious code -- What to do! Government Action!!: Yes, Yes I know that no one wants anything to do with Govt. control of the internet!Let’s face it, we need to string these nuts up by their toes and give them a long time to think about what they do. No more bleeding hearts here. I have...; Tags: NSA, rpatton@...; Discussion threads 2007-01-30
Persistent zombie attacks target Symantec corporate software: Acknowledging persistent zombie attacksWorm attacks are hitting users of the company's corporate antivirus software, including older versions of Symantec Client Security and Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition. Unlike Symantec's consumer products, the corporate antivirus software doesn't include automatic product updates.What corporate antivirus software do you trust to protect your organization?eTrust Anti-Virus...; Tags: antivirus software, AV Product, Computer Associates International Inc., news, SAVCE Updates, security, software, Sonja Thompson, symantec, Symantec Corp., worms, zombies; Discussion threads 2007-01-17
Two years on, Netsky-P tops virus charts: Netsky-P retains bragging rightsAccording to a recent report by Sophos, the Netsky-P e-mail worm, ranked as the worst of 2004, retains bragging rights even though fixes have long been available. During August, Netsky-P accounted for 19.9 percent of all malicious software incidents reported.How has your organization been affected by Netsky-P?Yeah...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Netsky virus, virus; Discussion threads 2006-09-05
Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy: Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracyarticle rootMoneyYou say: "The fact that laws exist against releasing malicious code doesn't stop the majority of virus and worm authors from writing them. And their incentive to write an exploit has much more to do with bravado and bragging rights than money."This...; Tags: antivirus software, computer, incompetence, Odd H. Sandvik, profit, security, software, virus, viruses, worms; Discussion threads 2005-11-14

Simple Solution: I have a couple of simple solutions that would stop DDoS attacks, DOS attacks, worms, viruses, and spam:Firing squads for the offenders and banishing from the Internet any ISP that didn't cooperate with tracking down the culprits, along with life sentences for their CEOs and any employees involved for obstruction...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Internet service providers (ISPs), SECURITY, Viruses and worms; Discussion threads 2005-11-08
Sober.r prevention and cure: Sober.r is a classic mass-mailing e-mail worm that arrives in either English or German with a subject and text that references password changes. Since this worm spreads via e-mail, does not open remote access to your PC, and may not damage system files, it rates a 5 on the CNET/ZDNet...; Tags: E-mail, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Sober.r; Discussion threads 2005-10-07
Name that worm--plan looks to cut through chaos: Is a worm by any other name still a worm? Of course it is. However, the practice of labeling a single threat with more than one name has complicated security efforts. To solve this confusion, the Common Malware Enumeration CME initiative, which is currently in its test phase, will assign...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, worm; Discussion threads 2005-09-22
Employees don't care if the business fails: Employees don't care if the business failsTechRepublic own blogger extraordinaire HutchTech fired off this missive recently, which got me wondering whether everyone agrees that employees willfully ignore security precautions at work because they don't fear consequences."I recently came across this Trend Micro report in a SANS newsletter which claims that...; Tags: Blogging, SECURITY, Employees; Discussion threads 2005-09-22
Hackers, crackers, etc. - treated like heros?: Hackers, crackers, etc. - treated like heros?IT professionals are fascinated by hackers, crackers, etc. On the one hand, this is interesting coding. On the other hand it makes so many people's work more difficult, takes away from the time people can devote on other aspects of their work....; Tags: cracker, crackers, hacker, Hackers, Hackers Crackers, network, Peter Spande, Peter Spande - TechRepublic, security, virus, worms; Discussion threads 2005-08-18
New worms prevention and cure: If you've taken preventative steps to protect your Windows 2000 systems against the new variants of the Zotob and Rbot worms, were there difficulties that you encountered along the way? If your organization was already affected by these worms, were you able to successfully install the updates and remove the...; Tags: card, computer, New Worm, New worms prevention, rbot, security, Sonja Thompson, windows 2000, worm, worms, zotob; Discussion threads 2005-08-17
Windows worms knocking out computers: According to Trend Micro, network worms, including new variants of Zotob and Rbot, are shutting down computers running Microsoft's Windows 2000. These worms are exploiting a security hole in Windows 2000’s plug-and-play feature, which was identified in Microsoft’s security bulletin last week. The security issue also affects Windows XP and...; Tags: computer, cracker, hacker, Microsoft Windows, network, rbot, security, Sonja Thompson, windows 2000, worm, worms, zotob; Discussion threads 2005-08-17
Do I have a virus?: There was a time when I took calls at 1-800-PC-SAFET for Microsoft at a call center called Harte Hanks in Austin Texas. I had at my hand the latest information of Viruses and Worms and other nasties and how to get rid of them. Those days are gone, unfortunately...; Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, antivirus, virus, A/V; Discussion threads 2005-07-01
Sober worm variant makes the rounds: Sober worm variant makes the roundsarticle rootSober worm variant makes the roundsA new variant of the mass-mailing Sober worm, Sober.P, has been discovered and is spreading among consumer PC users. Sober.P, which operates in a similar fashion to other Sober worms, uses a subject header in an e-mail to try...; Tags: e-mail, security, server, sober, Sober worm, Sonja Thompson, spam, virus, worms; Discussion threads 2005-05-03

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Worms 4: Mayhem (exe): With bold levels, an improved 3D-camera and animation system, and a stunning arsenal delivering comedy kabooms, the loveable, customizable, yet entirely destructible worms are back in force with Worms 4: Mayhem.The multiplayer mayhem and single-player shenanigans are spread over five themed zones--Jurassic, Camelot, Arabian, Construction and Wild West. Throughout the...; Tags: Animation, Multiplayer, Strategy, Management; Software downloads 2005-06-23
Worms 3D demo 2 (exe): Worms 3D represents the third generation of the best-selling Worms action-strategy series. Worms 3D continues the history of turn-based strategy featuring a bizarre and outlandish array of deliciously explosive weaponry, mad animals, crazy speech, and laugh-out-loud events in a fully three-dimensional and destructible environment. This demo includes one multiplayer map...; Tags: 3D, Sega Corp., Worms 3D, Games, Strategy, Personal Technology, Management; Software downloads 2003-10-30
VACCINE: War of the Worms in Wired and Wireless Networks: The highlight of worm outbreaks in 2004 was a new phenomenon called 'War of the Worms' between NetSky, Bagle and MyDoom worm variants. Their aftermaths caused the record-high of 12 outbreaks in first quarter alone. This war created complex interactions among worms. This paper tries to answer following questions: how...; Tags: Vaccine, Wired Inc., Network, Worm, Wireless Network, Wireless, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security; White papers 2005-08-03
Funny Worms (exe): After starting this program you will see thousands of colored worms, fancy crawling on the screen and eating the surface of your desktop. This screen saver was developed with tight collaboration with experienced psychologists. Crawling worms allow you to relax and forget about your problems for some time. Watching worms...; Tags: Screen, Screensaver, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2007-03-13
The Coming Super Worms: Worms have proven to be among the most damaging types of computer attack tools. From the Morris worm through Nimda to the latest variations of SQL Slammer, worms have been an increasing challenge to information security professionals in defending their networks. However, only the tip of this iceberg is seen....; Tags: Information Security, Webcast, Computer Attack, SANS Institute, Hacking, Security, Productivity, Viruses And Worms; Webcasts
Worms Forts: Under Siege (exe): 'Worms Forts: Under Siege' puts you in command of a crack team of up to four fort-dwelling worms. Set in the cartoon environments that will be familiar to previous 'Worms' players, you direct your four strong worm garrison to quickly construct defenses to maximize your strategic advantage; expand your castle...; Tags: Opponent, Games, Strategy, Personal Technology, Management; Software downloads 2004-11-26

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