Why Should You Worry About A Malicious Code? by Johan Tengstrom
A malicious code can be a program. It can also be a part of a program. Further a malicious code can attach itself to a good program. In that way the malicious effect occurs first when the good program runs. The last time you installed a large software, let us say a photo program, you just... A malicious code is an undesired effect in a program or in a part of a program, caused by an agent intent on damage. ... How can you recognize a malicious code? ... What is a malicious code? ... A Trojan horse is a malicious code that besides its primary effect even has a non obvious effect.

Interpreting HTTP Status Codes by Tim Hodgson
HTTP status codes are a standardized set of numbers a web server uses to respond to a web browser in a concise manner. When a user enters a URL in the address field of a web browser and clicks “Go”, the browser is making a request from a web server. In response, the web server sends back a... In the monitoring of a website, HTTP status codes in this group should normally indicate success unless one is not expecting for example, “HTTP 204: no info to return” – an odd and rare HTTP status code. ... HTTP status code 300 should be handled as a failure, where as all other 300s should be handled...

Blogs Being Used to Transmit Malicious Code by Eva Gibson
The popularity of the weblog, or blog, on the internet has recently been exploited by hackers, making the blog the next in a long line of online elements of which to beware. If you've been following the Black Hat security event, you may have heard about the presentation in which spokespeople... In case you missed it, it goes a little something like this: According to an SPI Dynamics new release, Hackers have begun transferring malicious JavaScript code to a user's computer via RSS and Atom feeds through which popular blogs are subscribed.

Guide to Protecting Your Computer from Viruses by Michael Russell
Many people are paranoid about computer viruses and with good reason. Millions of dollars and hundreds of security leaks are propagated annually by these seemingly harmless codes hiding in various forms, from emails to games to download applications. ... The code is usually in an ".exe" form or a ".doc" file that the computer will try to open. ... Basically, a computer virus is a malicious program that impairs or destroys key components of your computer. ... First, always treat files or email with an executable code with caution.

Software Open Source Dilemma by Lance Winslow
Presently the European Union is requiring Microsoft to allow for more Open Source Code in its operating system so that software programmers can build add on products and continue to make money building software. Indeed this sounds like a very good idea for their businesses, which wish to build... Unfortunately it causes a huge problem for the future as malicious software writer’s design and build better; Spyware, Adware, Viruses and Malicious Software to steal your data. ... That’s nothing, as the NSA pretty much threatens up and coming software companies to make them put holes for them to...

PSP - Game or Brick ? by Mohamed Aas
The extremely popular PlayStation Portable game device has become the latest target of malicious software writers, with the discovery of a "Trojan horse" program that renders the machines inoperable. PSP is specially designed to run only approved programs and games but unauthorised codes or... "A hacker as destructive as this obviously isn't thinking straight." So basically once this malicious software has been installed you've got yourself an extremely expensive "brick" which could be used to build your dream house!

Computer Viruses by Sharon White
There’re viruses that don’t affect human body but are still really painful for mankind. It is computer viruses. A computer virus itself is a program that diffuses into the computer files and cracks them. The first acknowledged virus dates back to 1987 called the “Brain”. ... The source code writers argue that they should not be held responsible for their creations because the writing of the code does not cause any real harm, but the person who puts them into a program and sends it to others are the culprit.

3 Simple Tips To Make Your Computer Run Faster by Tim Lee
First of all, there are two ways to make your computer run faster: hardware and software. Hardware boosting involves upgrading and adding new components to the computer to increase its speed and performance. Typical upgrades include installing more memory, purchasing a better motherboard or... A well-infested computer will typically grind to halt as malicious code use and abuse precious computer resources. ... Defrag at all costs – Run a defragmenter application regularly. ... Data in a hard disk is not necessarily stored in a contiguous manner.

Spyware, Adware, and Other Malicious Softwares: What Are They? by Steven Adam
The world we live in today is mostly governed by high-speed in almost every aspect. From the cars we drive to the internet that we use. It's all about speed, fast and now. Technology has taken steps in keeping up with the phase of modern human life. Because of the steady climb of the internet... There are two distinct kinds of malicious software, one is the adware and the other one is the Spyware. ... On the other hand malicious software like spyware and adware are independently programmed applications and doesn't need the help of a webpage to trigger its effects.

Important - Severe Windows Security Flaw: What You Can Do Right Now To Secure Your Data by Olga Farber Becker
On 28 of December a severe Windows security flaw, WMF Flaw, was detected, in all Windows versions from Win98 to WinXP, no fixing patch exists yet. Using it, anyone can do any malicious action with your computer, steal or even erase your data. This article will help you understand what it is and... The company could not say how soon that patch would be available." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/29/AR2005122901456.html How severe it is: "This vulnerability can be used to install any type of malicious code, not just Trojans and spyware, but also worms, bots or...