Information & How to

Computer users should be cautious in the wake of a widespread spam campaign designed to infect users with fake anti-virus products.

If recipients open HTML files attached to the spam emails, their web browser will be directed to a hacked website containing a malicious iFrame that allows the fake anti-virus attack to be launched.

The rest of the article can be found at Help Net Security - Major fake anti-virus attack spreading

Malware continued to soar in Q2 2010, as there were 10 million new pieces cataloged in the first half of this year. Consistent with last quarter, threats on portable storage devices took the lead for the most popular malware, followed by fake anti-virus software and social media specific malware.

More info at Help Net Security 6 million malicious files found in the past 3 months.

Boot Up Securely with the Rescue CD
If your computer no longer starts due to malware corrupting the operating system, or you suspect the security software has been compromised, you can use the F-Secure Rescue CD to securely boot up the computer and check the programs installed. The Rescue CD can also be used for more advanced repair and data recovery operations.

The Rescue CD contains Knoppix (a derivative of Linux), an operating system that runs completely from the CD and allows access to your computer’s Windows operating system and hard disks.

Note: the Rescue CD cannot scan encrypted disks.

F-Secure Rescue CD – Main Page
Downloads
You can download the Rescue CD from:

• F-Secure Linux Weblog: Rescue CD

• Rescue CD User’s Guide (PDF, 36 KB)