02 May By Intsafety

Week in Reviews for Internet Safety and Security
 
This again has been an interesting week for internet safety. The first issue arrived when McAfee announced that a security was seeing a standard Microsoft program as a virus. The McAfee software would erases this critical files and forces the computer into a constant reboot cycle. All users can call McAfee to get help or you8 can find several easy to follow guides on the internet.
 
Fake Anti-virus software is 15% of all Malware
Google has announced that 15% of all malware released on the internet is in the form of fake anti-virus software. Users are still getting a message that the computer is infected with several pieces of malware, viruses, and trojan horses. The software tells you to install anti-virus software to remove the infection. They charge you between $70 to $90 and get nothing. If you get this message close the internet explorer out and restart it. Never hit install to any software they say to install.
 
Google, Adobe, and Microsoft Release Updates
All three software vendors have release software updates this week. Microsoft released an update for Windows while Google released an update for Chrome. Adobe has released two updates for the Adobe reader. Everybody should verify that Java script is turned off for Adobe.
 
Microsoft has also released an security announcement for Sharepoint. The security flaw is being exploited in the wild and system are infected. A patch is being worked on and should be released in the next week.
 
Microsoft has also announced this week that infected computers all across the world is growing. Microsoft has started to see an increase in computers that don't have anti-virus or malware software installed. They are also seeing an decrease in computers installing updates. Internet safety starts with installing security software and Windows updates.
 
Internet Safety for Kids
Facebook has announced that they will give private data of users to law enforcement personal. This raises a big security issue for kids on Facebook. Parents need to remember that information posted on the site is public domain. Internet safety for kids starts with verifying kids understand the dangers of the internet. We are also starting to hear school district telling parents to not allow kids on Facebook. If you haven't scheduled time to talk to kids now is a good time to start.