Keyword: malware

The risks of not updating Java on your computer immediately

The risks of not updating Java on your computer immediately

Update your Java today Like most people, when my computer wants to run any variety of updates, I click ignore and delay it until later. Later usually comes when I can’t take any more pop ups, but there are warnings being issued that Java updates should not be ignored whether you are on Windows, Linux or yes, Mac OS. If ...

Marti Trewe | 2011/12/04  | 54 Comments Social Media

Android malware up 472 percent – how viruses work and how to fight back

Android malware up 472 percent – how viruses work and how to fight back

Malware threats on Android devices Malware threats on Android phones have garnered a great deal of media attention as threats have been reported in high volume this year, including a major security flaw found in HTC smartphones that was repaired but not after HTC skirted the blame, as many providers and manufacturers are apt to do. According to a report ...

Marti Trewe | 2011/11/19  | 15 Comments Smartphones

Eyewonder- Digital Advertiser Throws Popular Sites Mashable and Icanhascheezburger into Malicious Spam Bin

Eyewonder- Digital Advertiser Throws Popular Sites Mashable and Icanhascheezburger into Malicious Spam Bin

Apparently, Digital Advertiser Eyewonder.com has been flagged for malware, sending Popular sites Mashable, Icanhascheezburger down the toilet. Eyewonder According to iab EyeWonder, Inc., is the pioneering interactive digital advertising provider, extending the reach of online rich media and interactive video ads to digital device displays. Through its superior technology, products and services, EyeWonder empowers advertisers, advertising agencies and content publishers ...

Benn Rosales | 2009/07/03  | 16 Comments News

Mashable.com Malware Detected? Breaking Story

Mashable.com Malware Detected? Breaking Story

I queued up Mashable.com at 10:50 am cst and received the above error.  According to Google, Malware is detected on Mashable.com. Warning: Visiting this site may harm your computer!  The website at mashable.com contains elements from the site cdn.eyewonder.com, which appears to host malware – software that can hurt your computer or otherwise operate without your consent. Just visiting a site that ...

Benn Rosales | 2009/07/03  | 19 Comments News