Category Archives: Virus & Spyware
PC Viruses are on the rise! – CCW Technology Computer Repair & Virus Removal, Utah
There’s a new virus outbreak plaguing Durangoans these days. But this outbreak doesn’t affect the body. It’s computer-borne. “The new malware is so advanced that it’s now attacking virus-protection programs,” said Josh Hester, a computer technician for the PC Clinic … Continue reading
Why do hackers hack? – CCW Technology Computer Repair / Virus Removal – South Jordan, UT
Why do hackers hack? Why create a worm that sends out an email to everyone in your contact list, or a Trojan that deletes your term papers? Is it mischief, malice, money, or something else entirely? This is the question … Continue reading
Virus Security for Small Enterprises – CCW Technology Computer Repair & Virus Removal – South Jordan, UT
Virus Security for Small Enterprises by Chris Jackson last updated Feb. 28, 2001 ——————————————————————————– With the recent proliferation of .VBS exploits, virus protection for small enterprises has become increasingly important. After a recent outbreak of the VBS.plan virus … Continue reading
NYPD / New York Motor Vehicle Virus – By CCW Technology Computer Repair – South Jordan, UT
Subject: UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET Netlore Archive: Email spam purports to deliver a New York State Police speeding ticket to recipients, but in fact the attached zip file contains a virus. Description: Spam / Malware attack Circulating since: July 2011 Status: … Continue reading
Fake Computer Virus Earns Big Bucks – CCW Technology Computer Repair – South Jordan, Utah – Utah Computer Repair Experts
A fake computer virus scam is spreading in Vancouver right now, and Vancouver police Sgt. Jim Scott said it’s because the thieves are getting a lot of money. The scam starts with a phone call from someone claiming to be … Continue reading
Computer Viruses are going ballistic – by CCW Technology Computer Repair
While humans take vaccines to combat a virus like the flu, computers aren't as lucky, because there are no quick-fix vaccines for them, and even after hours of working to rid a computer of a virus, there's no immunity for … Continue reading
Invite a virus into your home? – CCW Technology Computer Repair – South Jordan, Utah
Computer users hit with infections like malware and viruses likely invited it themselves, according to a new internet security report by Microsoft. According to Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report, released Tuesday, 44.8 per cent of malicious attacks on computers worldwide … Continue reading
Computer virus was directed at home users, not drones – CCW Technology Computer Repair – Salt Lake City, Utah
The computer virus that hit the Pentagon's drone program last month was not directed at the military systems but was common malware used to steal log-ins and passwords used in online gaming, military officials said Wednesday. According to Air Force … Continue reading
Iphone 5s Virus – CCW Technology Computer Repair, South Jordan, Utah
While the tech world holds its collective breath for the Tuesday iPhone announcement from Cupertino, some unscrupulous hackers are taking advantage of the fact that we don’t know exactly what the new phone looks like yet — with a fake … Continue reading
Military Drones Infected With Virus – CCW Technology Computer Repair – South Jordan, Utah
A computer virus has infected the cockpits of America’s Predator and Reaper drones, logging pilots’ every keystroke as they remotely fly missions over Afghanistan and other warzones. The virus, first detected nearly two weeks ago by the military’s Host-Based Security … Continue reading
