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| Weekly Security Summary for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 |
 The latest virus and security news
by Mateo, MY Tech Dept editor
The MY Tech Dept Weekly Security Summary (WSS) is automatically generated every Tuesday to provide
you with the latest virus news and information about available Windows updates. Current virus threats,
the top viruses from last month, and current virus hoaxes are provided by Sophos Anti-Virus. Windows Update information
is provided by Microsoft.
At MY Tech Dept, we encourage you to take this time to ensure that your anti-virus software is up to date with the latest
virus definitions and that you set Windows Update to run automatically, or run it now to guarantee that your computer is
protected from any emerging or recent threats.
Sophos Top Ten Virus Alerts8 Dec 2009 Troj/PDFJs-ET 8 Dec 2009 Troj/VBKrypt-A 8 Dec 2009 VBS/SBear-A 8 Dec 2009 W32/MyDoom-CA 8 Dec 2009 Troj/BDoor-AXZ 8 Dec 2009 Troj/VB-EKV 8 Dec 2009 Mal/Clons-A 8 Dec 2009 Troj/Buzus-BT 8 Dec 2009 Troj/DwnLdr-HYX 8 Dec 2009 Troj/FakeAV-AJT Sophos Top Viruses Last MonthTroj/Invo-ZipW32/NetskyMal/EncPk-EITroj/Pushdo-GenTroj/Agent-HFUMal/Iframe-ETroj/Mdrop-BTVTroj/Mdrop-BUFTroj/Agent-HFZTroj/Agent-HGTSophos Top Hoaxes1 Hotmail hoax2 Budweiser frogs screensaver3 Bonsai kitten4 Olympic torch5 MSN is closing down6 A virtual card for you7 Meninas da Playboy8 Bill Gates fortune9 JDBGMGR10 Justice for JamieMicrosoft Windows UpdatesMicrosoft security updates for July 2009
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for July 2009. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Microsoft security updates for June 2009
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for June 2009. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Microsoft security updates for May 2009
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for May 2009. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: Tue, 12 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT What is a botnet?
Basic definition of botnets, and links to how to recognize and avoid computer infection. Keep your computer from becoming a zombie by installing a firewall, keeping your antivirus, antispyware, and software up-to-date
Published: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT What is spam?
Basic definition of spam and how to prevent it, recognize identity theft spams, and avoid phishing.
Published: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT What are Internet filters?
Basic definition of internet filters, and links to where to download Microsoft filtering services and programs.
Published: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT What is identity theft?
See a basic definition of identity theft and links to in-depth information about how to recognize and prevent it.
Published: Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT Microsoft security updates for April 2009
Learn about and download the latest computer security updates for March 2009. Read tips on protecting your computer by using anti-spyware and anti-spam programs.
Published: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT Protect yourself from the Conficker computer worm
Learn about the Conficker worm, how it spreads, and how to remove it from your computer if you're infected.
Published: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT How to prevent a computer worm
Find information on how to prevent computer worms and viruses and to improve your computer's security. Follow some best practices to keep your system up-to-date by maintaining an up-to-date antivirus software subscription
Published: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT
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