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Mac users had been enjoying a virtually virus- and malware-free platform.  That was before.  Recent virus attacks have been targetting the previously-thought safe and immune Mac platform.  As the Mac gains popularity, it become vulnerable to malware attacks as creators of these softwares deviate their attention to this platform.

As experts say, this recent vulnerability of Mac OS has been due to lack of development of anti-malware products, not because of the inherent security of the OS.

The iServices.A Trojan horse is an attack being distributed via BitTorrent, where it’s disguised as a bootleg copy of the new iWork 09. Once installed, the malware takes administrator access and connects to remote servers over the Internet, where it can be given additional instructions as the author commands, from installing additional malware to stealing information off the Mac in question. The malware creator can also take complete remote control of any compromised machine.

Intego reports that 20,000 and more have been affected by the iServices.A Trojan horse and the number continues to increase.

Because these attacks come from downloading pirated software from Torrent sites or any warez sites, Mac users are therefore advised to avoid doing these illegal downloading practices.  As is true to Windows users who have also been having similar problem.

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Windows 7 is now officially available for public download for free.

Windows 7, a follow-up of Windows Vista is already available for public official download today, January 9, 2008.  This version is currently on Beta (Trial) period so people are warned about the possible instability and insecurity of the new Windows OS.A “illegitimate” copy of Windows 7 has been leaked to Torrent sites last December 2008.

Windows 7 is said to be built on the secure foundation of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 with improvements on performance, reliability, security, and compatibility.  Coud this be more stabler than Windows Vista? Will it outslash Windows XP for being the best Microsoft Operating System?

Download Windows 7 now for free.

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Recently, a Windows XP problem is bugging its users. It is deemed as a dangerous executable file – a malicious software, could be a virus or a Trojan horse. Besides being a malware, little information is available about Getmodule30.exe, Getmodule30, Getmodule32.exe, Gadcom.exe- how to delete, remove or disable it remains unknown. Also the cause of this problem is unknown, but similar to other malware, Getmodule30.exe, it may be come bundled from downloaded software, received e-mail, or browsing a prohibited website – maybe a porn, warez, or even from trusted software download sites. We still don’t know.

TalkActive Philippines, gives us some tips on how to remove Getmodule30.exe or Getmodule30, Getmodule32.exe and Gadcom.exe. Gadcom.exe is an executable file and obviously a dangerous Trojan/Backdoor virus. Getmodule30.exe may function or work as the same. The blogger recommends a software called “unHackme” that can remove executable files, including Gadcom.exe, Getmodule30 or Getmodule30.exe.

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A worm, which they named Koobface (taken after Facebook I presume) is currently creating havoc among Facebook users.  It is responsible for sending Facebook users malicious code that lets them download an .exe file containing the virus.

A deceiving e-mail reaches a Facebook user’s inbox.  It has a very catchy subject of “You look funny in this new video”.  The message contains a download link for the “video”.  Once on the video site, a message says an update of Flash is needed before the video can be displayed. The viewer is prompted to open a file called flash_player.exe.  An unsuspecting user will try to install the update, without him knowing that he was installing a virus or a worm.

If the viewer approves the Flash installation, Koobface attempts to download a program called tinyproxy.exe. This loads a proxy server called Security Accounts Manager (SamSs) the next time the computer boots up. Koobface then listens to traffic on TCP port 9090 and proxies all outgoing HTTP traffic. For example, a search performed on Google, Yahoo, MSN, or Live.com may be hijacked to other, lesser-known search sites. Cnet.com 

Facebook says that they are currently doing solutions for this security issue.  According to them, it has only affected a small percentage of Facebook users but if the threat continues, it might reach every Facebook user’s computer.

Koobface virus is like every computer threat, it is avoidable.   It is highly advised not to open a suspicious link or any e-mail, especially if it’s from an unknown sender.

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As the Christmas days are coming, people are flocking to stores, choosing for perfect gifts for their loved ones. Of course, searching for the best and cheap deals are always part of Christmas shopping. That’s the reason why bazaars always click on Christmas seasons. Online bargains and shopping are also hot during these days. They say that online shopping is way convenient and cheaper than “offline” shopping. This should be expected because people tend to get more practical nowadays.

One of the best deals that could be given to your loved one is the HP G50 104NR Laptop with a Canon 3-in-1 printer at Bestbuy.com.

The deal consists of the following:

- Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core mobile processor T3200, 2GB DDR2 memory, 120GB hard drive and high-speed wireless networking (802.11b/g); stylish HP Imprint finish
- Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with LightScribe, 15.4″ BrightView widescreen, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, 5-in-1 media reader and Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1
- Canon PIXMA all-in-one photo printer, copier and scanner with built-in card slots and PictBridge support for PC-free printing; support for 3 frame.
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If you’re like many and have had to go through a plethora of reformatting processes (mainly the case for Windows users), then you might be interested in three different services to help you back up your data in numeruous ways.

1. MozyHome

Mozy, one of the leading companies in online and remote storage/backup offers an excellent free service to those who are interested in backing up their important computer files to Mozy’s servers. What is most interesting about this service is that they provide you 2GB of storage to begin with, and for every 4 friends you refer to the service, you will gain an additional gigabyte for FREE! To me, that sounds like a more than generous deal and even if you don’t refer friends, 2GB of storage is enough for many of your important documents and pictures, along with some important music files you don’t think you could find anywhere else.

To get started with MozyHome, you must first visit the company’s site at this address. After you have registered and confirmed your email, you would need to download the software and install it on your computer. After the install is finished, just follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your own backup tool on your computer. Additionally, you could also schedule a certain time period to backup your files using the software, a great option for those with idle computer times that can be used to backup their files. Furthermore, Mozy creates a virtual drive on your computer (for Windows users only) that you can easily access to view and restore your lost files.

Now even though Mozy is a great backup service, it has one main drawback that I’d like to address. When using Mozy to restore your files, it could take an exorbitant amount of time especially if the size of the file is very large, say around 700 mb. Of course you could also purchase a CD of your files to restore them, but imagine you had an important file you had to attain today that you accidentally deleted yesterday, it would take days for the company to ship you the CD before you could even do anything. Therefore, if you are to use Mozy, be aware that it is not the best for backing up large files.

2. File Savr

The next service, File Savr, is not necessarily a backup tool, but it can be used to store large files, such as movies, images, or a music collection – to be downloaded later when truly needed. File Savr is a free file hosting service where you can upload files up to the size of 10GB. One of the many perks of File Savr is that unlike other free file hosting services like RapidShare or Megaupload, there are no counters to wait on nor overload of ads to the site.

Also, for the next four days, File Savr is giving away Gold Plan accounts for FREE! (I seem to have used that word a lot so far.) Their Gold Plan allows members to store their files online at a cap of 250 GB, which is rather a larger number seeing as how normal USB Storage devices of that caliber would cost around $100-200. Furthermore, it allows members to direct link images and share files with their friends and families.

3. Dropbox

Today, a service called Dropbox came out of Beta and began to offer a free secure backup, syncing, and file sharing service. What Dropbox actually does, is that it links your computer to several computers that you own and the Dropbox server to create easy file syncing to access your files from a remote location. Therefore, if you had two computers, one at home and one at work, you could backup your data from work to your home computer using Dropbox’s easy interface to sync your files between computers.

To use Dropbox, like Mozy, you would have to register for the service at its main site here. You then download the software they provide and install it on your computer(s). Next, you will have to link your computer to the Dropbox server using the software’s interface. After that, just copy and paste files or folders to the Dropbox icon located in your My Computers for Windows or hard drive’s window for Mac and Linux. Something interesting about Dropbox is that it also syncs across operating systems like Windows and Mac or Linux, providing you with an easy interface to backup your files and share with friends.

azngoHAPPY is a high school student who enjoys blogging about technology, computers, industry news revolving around the web, and fun sites or services to visit/try out. You can find more of his posts at myBunchies.

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