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May 2009 - Volume 4, Issue 5
Rogue (Fake) Anti-Virus Software: How to Spot It & Avoid It!
Your PC May Be Infected!
Click here to clean it!

Have you seen this advertisement or similar pop-up messages? A free PC scan or an offer to clean your computer of supposedly infected files are often attempts by malevolent persons or organizations to install malicious software (malware) such as a Trojan horse, keylogger, or spyware. Such software is referred to as rogue (fake) anti-virus malware.

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Michigan Cyber Security SpotLight

• Malware: Worms, Trojans, and Viruses

• Protecting State of Michigan Sensitive Information (Video)

• Michigan Local Unit of Government Internet Vulnerability Scan

• How to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft (Video)

• Virginia.gov Video - The Duhs of Security

• Cyber Security Awareness Toolkit (Posters, Guides, and Brochures)


US-CERT Tips

• Tip ST04-002 -- Choosing and Protecting Passwords

• Tip ST04-001 -- Why is Cyber Security a Problem

• Tip ST06-009 -- Coordinating Virus and Spyware Defense

• Tip ST06-008 -- Safeguarding Your Data

• Tip ST06-007 -- Defending Cell Phones and PDAs Against Attack

• Tip ST06-006 -- Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files

• Tip ST07-001 -- Shopping Safely Online


Security Alerts

• Microsoft Security Updates June 2009

• Georgia Tech Information Security Center Emerging Cyber Threats Report for 2008 PDF icon

• Symantec Internet Security Threat Report

• Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

• US-Cert:US-CERT National Cyber Alert System Monthly Activity Summary PDF icon

• US-Cert Weekly Vulnerability Summaries

• US-CERT: Public Trends and Analysis Report PDF icon


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