Some downloaded bargains can give you a lot more than desired. Would you like a slice of malware along with that free antivirus?
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Vodafone UK Hacked?
Vodafone is a giant when it comes to telecommunication, so it was only a matter of time for someone to try theirluck and get access to at least some of the customers’ data.
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Avira starts lawsuit against adware distribution site
Avira has filed a lawsuit against the German Freemium.com download site for unfair business practices and misleading consumers into installing unwanted programs (PUA). We’re the first security vendor to stick up for customer rights and go directly after a software publisher.
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Webcams: The modern rear-view mirror
This year the new TV series, “Scream,” was released. Not bad, but in my humble opinion, it has the same problem that a lot of movies have: it has a powerful beginning but deflates and loses strength gradually until the end. The question is, why am I talking about TV in a malware- and AV-related blog?
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Smile! Everyone is watching you.
Ever look at CCTV cameras and think, “Isn’t it great that someone is looking out for me?”
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Dissecting MKero, the premium SMS service subscriber trojan found on Google Play
Since Android already became the most used operating system among devices worldwide, it indirectly caught the attention of malware creators as well – around 97% of malicious mobile software is now targeting Android.
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Avira System Speedup: Welcome to the beta!
If you appreciate a fast and clutter free computer, you most likely already know Avira System Speedup, one of our most appreciated products.
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Hacker ‘Amped Attacks’ Takes Down Hateful Webpages
There are as many hackers as there is sand on a beach – so to get noticed you need to do something a bit out of the ordinary. If you’re not into hacking a big name like … say Sony, that probably means doing what a hacker called “Amped Attacks” has been up to lately: Taking down racist and homophobic sites (for a short time). One by one.
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Happy Back to the Future Day, everyone!
The future is now. At least if you were one of the kids who watched Back to the Future II when it was released in the 80s. Or once it came out on video tape. Or anytime between then and well … now.
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Teenager claims he hacked CIA Director’s mail
Brennans question what he wants was answered with a demand of a mere 2 trillion dollars – or “Palestine to be free and for you to stop killing innocent people”.
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