Important Security Issues

   Ransomware Strikes Again - Cryptowall. Making regular backups of critical data and keeping your software up to date is more important than ever thanks to the arrival of new, “improved” malware like Cryptowall 2. This update to a well-known ransomware exploit is making life miserable for business and personal computer users worldwide. Here's what you need to know...

   DOWNLOAD ALERT: Foistware Warning. Foistware is a term used for software that's "foisted" on you, typically without your knowledge or explicit consent. How can I avoid this?

    Downloading? Watch Out For These Danger Signs. A look at two other popular download sites, to see if they are also guilty of foisting garbageware on downloaders.

   How do I get rid of the ASK virus that hijacks my browser and configure my computer so I never see it again?

 from  Bob Brankin's website  http://askbobbrankin.com

Conficker Virus/ worm

Here is a test to see if you have the infection:

http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html


Here is information on removing it if you do
http://www.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/conficker-c-worm-its-not-over-yet-testing-and-removal-tool

Here is an update as of April 10, 2009 to check out what is happening and what to do:
http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2009/04/conficker_awakens_mutates_hust.php

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