Security

Troj/PHPShll-B malware in WordPress wp-config.php file!

21 September 2011 2 Comments

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Suspicious codes found in WordPress wp-config.php file

A Sophos Senior Threat Researcher, Paul O Baccas found a malware codename, Troj/PHPShll-B in a WordPress wp-config.php file that was installed in one of their IT department friend’s website.

This malware was first detected by SophosLabs automated systems as Mal/Badsrc-C from the downloaded index.html file.

Further analysis, Paul saw a suspicious piece of code written in base64 string format in the wp-config.php file. When translated, the code will only be served if the User-Agent is Internet Explorer.

What is the best antivirus software for Windows 7?

22 March 2011 42 Comments

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Kaspersky Ambassador, Datuk Lee Chong Wei – credit, Wirespot

In your opinion, what is the best antivirus software for Windows 7? What antivirus software do you use to protect your computer?

I am using Kaspersky Internet Security 2011. I have been using Kaspersky since 2005. From Windows XP and now using Windows 7, I still believe that Kaspersky is the best antivirus software that able to protect my computer and help me fight against the viruses very well.

Why I choose Kaspersky? First, it is light and does not use a lot of resources to run. Second, I can adjust the settings (advanced settings) and set it what I want. Third, it is compatible to run together with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware without having any problem. Lastly, because Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Jackie Chan are their ambassador (just kidding).

But yup, if you asked me what is the best antivirus software for Windows, I will say Kaspersky. How about you?

Hakin9 – Free IT Security Magazine

19 March 2011 4 Comments

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Hakin9 March 2011 issue

Today I would like to share with you a free, online IT security magazine called, Hakin9.

It contains a lot of useful IT security information which covers about practical guidelines regarding the latest hacking methods, as well as the ways of securing systems, network and applications.

Hakin9 is released every month and you can download it for free from their website. Follow them on Twitter (@Hakin9) to get the latest updates and issues.

Thanks to my friend, salawank for sharing this info. 🙂

How to Secure Your Wireless Broadband Internet?

2 March 2011 Leave a Comment

This guest post is by Techwriter of broadbandexpert.com.

A wireless internet is one of the most advanced forms of internet technology in today’s world and we all know that with improved technology comes improved responsibility and increased need for security. There is no doubt a wireless internet is very powerful and reliable but you should also consider and fix the major security problems you might experience. This post will be giving you some tips to help you secure your wireless broadband internet.

Make Sure You Have an Up to Date Antivirus Installed

One of the major concerns of using a wireless internet is the possibility of your computer being infected by a virus; a wireless broadband internet is very fast and a lot of things can happen before you know it, you can mistakenly download a file before you even realize you’re downloading the wrong file and in most occasions the wrong thing will have been done before you ever think of correcting it. Situations like this can be very dangerous and difficult, and the best option is to make sure they never come.

DontPhishMe – A Mozilla Firefox Addon by MyCERT

28 February 2011 4 Comments

DontPhishMe is a Mozilla Firefox addon developed by MyCERT, CyberSecurity Malaysia to provide a security mechanism in preventing online banking phishing threat specifically for local Malaysian banks.

DontPhishMe popups an alert when I clicked the link in a Spam email.

When you visit a website that appears to be a fake online banking web page, DontPhishMe will popup an alert with a warning message indicating suspected phising website has been detected.

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