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What Do You Do With an Infected CD, DVD, or Flash Drive?

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May 26, 2011
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What Do You Do With an Infected CD, DVD, or Flash Drive?
Cyberknight asked the Antivirus & Security Software forum about safely handling infected external media. I've got some answers for him. - Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector
Security Alerts
No Rapture, But Watch Out for Apocalypse Attacks It seems apparent that the rapture is not going to happen today after all, but that won't stop malware attacks from preying on interest in the apocalypse.
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Three Ways to Secure Macs at Work: Lessons from 'MacDefender' Even in the face of more Mac malware activity, basic security education and common sense go a long way.
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Hotmail Targeted by Zero-Day Attack Researchers at Trend Micro uncover a threat targeting a zero-day flaw in Microsoft's Hotmail Webmail service.
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Newest MacDefender Scareware Installs Without a Password
Say Something, Sony
Sony Must Secure Networks, Analysts Say
The Real Mac Security Threat Isn't Malware: It's Apple
Mac Defender Malware: A Survival Guide for OS X Users
Google Patches Critical Chrome Bugs
New Sony Hack Nabs User Data of 2000 Customers
Lawmakers Question Obama Cybersecurity Proposal
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Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2011
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Pros Good interface; Strong malware detection Cons Scan speeds lag behind top performers
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Canon Pixma MG8120
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Pros Cool-looking control panel built seamlessly into top; Exceptional text output; Wireless connectivity Cons Expensive purchase price; No automatic document feeder
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Newest MacDefender Scareware Installs Without a Password Hours after Apple owned up to a fake security software scam campaign, the "scareware" gang released a new variant, with a new name and a streamlined installation process that doesn't prompt victims for their password, a French antivirus firm said today.
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A Malware-induced Rapture for Mobile Devices? May 21 didn't turn out to be the end of the world. But it did bring a reminder that the world is an increasingly risky place for mobile devices.
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Downloads: Editor's Collection
Power Up Microsoft Office With These Add-InsLike most of the PC-owning world, you likely use Microsoft Office to get a lot of your work done. And like most of the PC-owning world, you wish you could get more out of Office. Wouldn't your life be easier if you could use the interface more effectively? Or Sync Outlook contacts with your Google account? How about combining the power of Office with the power of Google Docs? Help is on the way. We've rounded up ten programs that will help you do all that and more.
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