Windows 7 desktop enhancements.

A little demo i created on how easy Windows 7 desktop is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RIXvwKRpkk

Why Windows 7 is more secure than Vista an XP

Why is Windows 7 more secure than Vista and XP?

Standard Mode is a new User Profile in Windows 7. Standard mode allows users to still customize there own profile, but will protect against any security modifications. Any changes to system security (UAC settings), Protection programs modification (anti-virus/security programs) the user will prompted for administrator approval.

The only problem with standard mode will be convincing users to actually implement it. Here is an article in Technet magazine by Mark Russinovich that explains it further.

July 2009

Updating Java SE Runtime

Java exploits are widespread and spread a lot of malware.

Its very important that Java is checked weekly for any updates.

To update Java:
Open Control Panel
Double-Click on Java Icon

Here is a demo

Keeping Adobe Acrobat Reader up to date

How important is keeping Adobe applications up to date? Its extremely important because exploits distribute a lot of malware. Keeping Adobe updated can prevent so many infections!!!!!

Here is a video on how easy it is to keep adobe up to date.

New Rogue Anti-Spyware program "WinSpywareProtect"

You may receive popup ad's trying to lure you into purchasing this program. DO NOT INSTALL!!! Its not a legit Anti-Spyware program. Here is there very deceptive website.





Here are some additional screenshots.











For those who get infected with WinSpywareProtect, MalwareBytes Anti-Malware has been updated to remove WinSpywareProtect. You can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from here.

Google Groups spawning Malware

Recently Google Groups has been a growing place for malware and Google needs to clean this up soon. Please do not download anything from a Google Groups link.
Here is an example of a Hacked Google Groups link to download Ring tones






When you click on the link you are prompted to download a file named msetup.exe.

New Rogue Anti-Spyware Program

SpywareIsolator


Below is the pop up, you may receive in Internet Explorer. When you have a Trojan called FakeAlert you may receive this pop up too.





This pop up tries to lure you into thinking you are infected with dangerous spyware, however you aren't infected. Please do not install this program!!!!










For those unfortunate to get infected with Spywareisolator, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will completely remove the infection. You can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from Here for free.