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How cyber-criminals steal money from bank accounts.
Published December 17, 2012
Here’s a great info-graphic from the security researchers at F-Secure that explains how cyber-criminals steal money from bank accounts. The original post can be found here.Read more
Microsoft Security Essentials fails to meet AV-TEST standards
Published December 02, 2012
Researchers at the independent anti-virus testing firm AV-TEST released their latest batch of tests in which they report Microsoft Security Essentials was only able to detect 64% of zero-day threats when running in Windows 7. Due to the pitifully low score, MSE failed to receive the AV-TEST Institute’s seal of approval, a certification granted to products that meet 11 of 18 assessment criteria. Those criteria consider the effectiveness of software at detecting and blocking threats, repairing…Read more
NRC launches website for Blacksburg law firm
Published November 02, 2012
New River Computing recently launched a new website for the new Blacksburg law firm, Brinckman and Brinckman, P.C. The Brinckman law team brings over 40 years of combined legal experience to clients in the New River Valley of Virginia. The newly-launched Brinckman and Brinckman P.C. website. Attorney Anne Park Brinckman practice areas include divorce, custody, and adoption, criminal defense, civil litigation, and employment law. Douglas E. Brinckman, attorney at law, practices general law with…Read more
Tips to help keep your computer safe online
Published October 22, 2012
Unfortunately, the Internet is not a very safe place. Online threats and scams are never too far away. With today’s never-ending barrage of information in cyberspace, it can be difficult to stay on top of the fundamental security procedures that we all need to stick to. Many users fall victim to flashy Anti-virus advertising that promises to offer “Complete Security or Total Protection” while surfing the net, banking, visiting social sites etc. But, no matter how much you spend on some of…Read more
ZeroAccess Botnet
Published October 13, 2012
ZeroAccess is a very large botnet, infecting millions of computers globally. According to researchers at Sophos Labs, ZeroAccess has been installed on computers over nine million times with the current number of infected PC’s topping out at over 1 million. That is a staggering number. Below are some images that will give you a visual sense of just how widespread the infection is, not only in the United States but, globally. The largest numbers of infected computers are found in the USA, Canada…Read more