China tries out a Trojan horse (The Malaysian Insider)
BEIJING, June 27 – In May, China told computer manufacturers that all personal computers sold in the country after July 1 must come installed with an anti-pornography software. While the Chinese government insists that the purpose of the Green Dam program was to block access to porn websites, critics say that the real purpose of [...]
Five step process for removing viruses and spyware from client machines (TechRepublic)
IT consultants must regularly remove stubborn, often regenerative and corrupting spyware and viruses from client machines. Erik Eckel shares his preferred strategy for quickly returning systems to stable operation.source
Finjan releases SecureTwitter as a free plug-in to fight malware in Twitter URLs (TechRepublic)
Security software maker Finjan Inc. has released a free browser plug-in to help users avoid clicking malicious links in Twitter that could lead to spyware and malware.source
Finjan releases free SecureTwitter plug-in to fight malware in Twitter links (ZDNet)
Security software maker Finjan Inc. has released a free browser plug-in to help users avoid clicking malicious links in Twitter that could lead to spyware and malware. by Jason Hinersource
First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials (CIO)
The beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials, a free program that fights viruses and spyware, is now available for download. The app, previously code-named Morro, replaces Windows Live OneCare and fights the usual rogues’ gallery of PC threats, including worms, Trojans, and other troublemakers.source