All tag results for ‘security’

OpenOffice macro worm discovered BadBunny

Worm targets Windows, Mac and Linux computers - but poses low threat
Experts at Sophos, a world leader in IT security and control, have announced the discovery of an OpenOffice/StarBasic macro worm that drops scripts in several other languages. The worm attempts to download and display an indecent JPEG image of a man wearing a bunny suit performing a sexual act in woodland.

The SB/Badbunny-A worm first infects you when you open an OpenOffice Draw file called badbunny.odg. A macro included in the file performs different functions depending on whether you are running Windows, MacOS or Linux.

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Top 8 Windows Antivirus from About

Antivirus software is must-have protection. This review picks the best antivirus software based on its virus detection abilities, features, and breadth of protection. Whether you’re seeking total system coverage or an ala carte solution, each of the following products provides superb virus protection for Windows-based PCs. Because every system is unique, evaluate several of these antivirus products to find the software best suited for your PC and your level of experience.

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12 Ways to be a Security Idiot

That stupid firewall thing is so annoying. It’s constantly making it hard to use important software, like online games and file-sharing networks. Life is so much easier with the firewall turned off. Read the more »