In the last quarter of 2006, the type of computer attacks changed course a bit, with the blending of old malware (trojans) with newer, more complex malware (Rootkits). This trend is increasing with viruses, adware, spyware and such into 2007. Phishing attacks have gotten more personal (they have to do with clubs you REALLY belong to), spam is increasing in numbers - as existing techniques are no longer holding their ground.
If you have not done so before (or even if you have), I recommend that you re-examine your online habits, computer security counter-measures, email procedures along with scanning all machines (computers) for Rootkits.
Today's web is really complex. We must continue to fight the bad guys who are holding the web ransom! We can overcome and take down the malware writers, website hackers, and bogus businessman around the globe pushing bad code to better their wallets.
As the founding member of CAAM, a consumer advocate organization designed to expose companies, that we have come to trust over the years, that employ malware tactics to better their bottom line (profits). I am also a proud expert member of ASAP - Alliance of Security Analysis Professionals, along with several other security related organizations and agencies.
However, you do not have to be a computer security professional, or spend the 65+ hours a week studying security attacks like I do to learn about this very serious problem. I started "M.I.C.A. ~ Machine Information Consulting Alliance" to bridge the gap between "expensive, complex computer talk and free help for the novice computer user." Since then, I have added dozens of web sites aimed at fighting malware, while educating consumers.
As a Network Administrator, Computer Builder, Software Designer, Web Developer and Computer Security Consultant - I have been at the heart of this hideous fight for several years. All of the information contained on my family of websites have been used by me to fix, clean and lockdown Windows based machines entrusted to me for care. It has worked on my machines and it will work on yours.
Go to the M.I.C.A. Lockdown page and scroll down to Rootkits and run the free scanners today!
If you have not done so before (or even if you have), I recommend that you re-examine your online habits, computer security counter-measures, email procedures along with scanning all machines (computers) for Rootkits.
Today's web is really complex. We must continue to fight the bad guys who are holding the web ransom! We can overcome and take down the malware writers, website hackers, and bogus businessman around the globe pushing bad code to better their wallets.
As the founding member of CAAM, a consumer advocate organization designed to expose companies, that we have come to trust over the years, that employ malware tactics to better their bottom line (profits). I am also a proud expert member of ASAP - Alliance of Security Analysis Professionals, along with several other security related organizations and agencies.
However, you do not have to be a computer security professional, or spend the 65+ hours a week studying security attacks like I do to learn about this very serious problem. I started "M.I.C.A. ~ Machine Information Consulting Alliance" to bridge the gap between "expensive, complex computer talk and free help for the novice computer user." Since then, I have added dozens of web sites aimed at fighting malware, while educating consumers.
As a Network Administrator, Computer Builder, Software Designer, Web Developer and Computer Security Consultant - I have been at the heart of this hideous fight for several years. All of the information contained on my family of websites have been used by me to fix, clean and lockdown Windows based machines entrusted to me for care. It has worked on my machines and it will work on yours.
Go to the M.I.C.A. Lockdown page and scroll down to Rootkits and run the free scanners today!