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India – The World’s Biggest Spam Source
Internet Security Firm, Kaspersky has recently honored India as the top source of spam in the whole world. The firm noticed that an average of 79.8% of global email traffic was spam during the third quarter of 2011. Out of these figures, 14.8% of the spam originated in India, while…
Sony Apologizes for the Break-in, Offers Compensation. What About the Stolen Data Dude?
Sony, Today announced that parts of PlayStation Network will be online this week and gamers will be compensated for not being able to use it. PlayStation Network, which enables users to play games with other users and friends around the globe and download movies and games over the Internet, went…
Sony Hacking Dilemma: 2.2 Million Credit Card Details Up for Sale
News are that, 2.2 million credit card details are currently up for sale to the highest bidder, worst case scenario. Unknown hackers tried to sell these details to Sony before listing them on underground credit card sales forums, reported by PSX-Scene. What really is frustrating that CCV security codes were…
Sony Admits Massive Data Breach, Including Credit Card Details
This is going to be the worse week for Sony. Earlier, Sony PlayStation Network was taken down by hackers and today the company has officially confirmed that Sony suffered massive data breach. Continue reading to know how worse it has gone. In a press release today, Sony confirmed that (PlayStation…
How to Remove Fake “Antivirus Live”
You might have heard of many fake Anti virus software. If you haven’t, its the right time to open your eyes. Antivirus Live is one of them. If you did not install any software and it pops up on the screen asking you to scan your computer, DO NOT DO…
Beware of Fake Antivirus Programs
Virus Creators and Malware Distributors are always looking for different ways to infect every computer and out of all these one of the best method they are using is by getting inside a user’s system through fake anti-virus softwares. This method is best because users keep searching for free anti-virus…
Avoid Email Scams and Website Phishing Attacks: Six Simple Ways
Almost ever one have been receiving emails like – a message from eBay or Amazon.com that your account has been suspended , or an important message from your bank asking you to login and pay your bills. These emails look real and the login looks the same as that of…
Block Web Ads with Ad Blocker – A Handy Firefox Extension
Ever wondered how to get rid of these annoying ads that persistently break off whatever you are doing while you work? These pesky ads will keep on coming and will try to break your concentration while you are working, perhaps reading a gripping article from Wikipedia or checking your emails….
How Software like Skype Bypass Firewalls?
Some smart and specially engineered applications like Skype is known to get pass through the majority of secure networks and firewalls. How? One of the worst nightmares for a network administrator is the P2P or peep-to-peer software application. These applications use some subtle tricks to by-pass the firewall so that…
Habib Bank Ltd. Official Website Rated Red by McAfee SiteAdvisor
McAfee SiteAdvisor is software that helps you stay away from potentially risky websites. The software also allows you to install browser plug-in, which immediately alerts you about malicious websites. Usually, the sites are rated Red, Yellow, and Gray. Today, when I opened Habib Bank Ltd. official website habibbankltd.com, McAfee SiteAdvisor…
