Information Protection and Security

Aimed at everything from small- and mid-size businesses to enterprises, the new product includes protection against malware and spyware, as well as a firewall. It runs on OS X 10.4.6 or later, and it's available now.
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In an analysis of a rogue anti-spyware scam, AVG Technologies noted that just 24 hours after a news event, attackers had already gotten their malicious links into five of the top 10 Google search results. The incident highlights the challenges faced by search engines such as Yahoo, Google and Microsoft Bing.

IPS routinely notifies departments about systems of theirs which have become infected with various types of malware and which, as a result, are doing Bad Things to other Rutgers hosts or to other sites on the internet. Occasionally I'm asked if IPS has a recommendation for AV software other than Trend Mico. Here are some suggestions. Full comparisons of top products are available from av-comparatives.org which is where I go for my information (cross checked by reviews from cnet and others.)

Public beta of the much-anticipated 'Morro' (free antispyware) tool debuts June 23, replacing OneCare Live for consumers.
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The article quotes a senior intelligence official saying, "The Chinese have attempted to map out infrastructure, such as the electrical grid." The claim is also made that software left behind in electrical-grid controlling equipment could be used to destroy infrastructure components.

Spyware is programming that can be put into your computer to gather information about you without your knowledge as information to advertisers and other interested parties. Malware includes Viruses, Worms, Spyware, Adware, Browser hijacking, Web Bugs, and other software. If you are using a computer regularly you should become familiar with the wide expanse of malicious programs which can affect computers.