Free Antivirus and Antispyware Rounded up; Facebook Privacy; KSOD Bug; New Koobface; Holiday Cyber Theft Season

[PCMag.com Security Watch]

============================================================
------ Security Watch ------
------ for December 2, 2009 ------
============================================================
============================================================
********** Sponsored by Faronics **********
"New virus? I'm not worried..."
If that were true, you wouldn't need a security blanket.
Faronics Anti-Executable with application whitelisting
provides that missing essential layer to your security.
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?kYGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xP=110

************************************************************
============================================================
Welcome to the PCMag.com Security Watch Newsletter. Every week
we bring you an overview of the current viruses, worms, and
other threats, and the information you need to combat them.

We look at the best and worst of free AV and antispyware. The
growth of Facebook has forced the Founders to change the way
they manage your privacy. It turns out Microsoft's updates are
not responsible for the "Black Screen of Death" reported by some
users. A new variant of the Facebook attack Koobface tries to
look like a security program. And make sure to protect yourself
while shopping online this holiday season--we can help.

For more on these threats, vulnerabilities, and other issues,
visit the Watch.
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?qYGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xE=120




============================================================
Free Antivirus and Antispyware Roundup

Every computer needs protection. But what if you've got no money
for security software? Don't worry--there's powerful security
software and services that can keep you safe, for free. We tell
you which ones are a good deal, and which aren't worth using,
even for free.

http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?zYGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5w5=130


============================================================
Facebook Changes Privacy Rules

"Regional networks" to go away, users to get new controls over
privacy.

http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?gYGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5w-=140


============================================================
Microsoft Officially Denies Updates Responsible for "Black
Screen of Death"

Customer support at Microsoft also says that the problem is not widespread.

http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?t4GvZUyAp6yrT789Q5wz=150


============================================================
New Koobface Variant Asks for CAPTCHA, Offers Anti-Koobface
Advice

Irony abounds in this new malware, which combines many attacks.

http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?gYGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5wo=160


============================================================
Safe Online Holiday Shopping

Shopping online can save you a ton of headaches--and money--over
the holidays. But if you don't shop safely you could wind up
losing big. We've rounded up a ton of tips, products, and
services to help you stay safe online this holiday season.

http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?6YGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5wt=170


============================================================
Even More Holiday Cyber-Theft Prevention Tips

Once you've read the article above, check out Larry Seltzer's
additional techie tips you can add to your cyber-theft
prevention arsenal.

http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?6YGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5wi=180



============================================================

Questions, comments, tips about potential viruses, worms,
vulnerabilities? Send them here:
pcmsecur...@ziffdavis.com

============================================================

To find out more about what's going on in the world of
technology, check out www.pcmag.com throughout the day!

============================================================
============================================================
eNewsletter Information
============================================================
You are subscribed to Security Watch with
the e-mail: nanda...@gmail.com

To unsubscribe to this newsletter, click below:
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?74GvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xK=100&s=nanda...@gmail.com

To change your e-mail address, change your text/HTML preferences,
or to subscribe to other FREE PC Magazine Online e-mail
newsletters, visit:
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?w4GvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xh=50

If you'd like to advertise in our eNewsletters, visit:
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?k4GvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xm=60
============================================================
PC Magazine Print Subscriptions
============================================================
Start or Renew a subscription:
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?oYGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xb=70

Give a gift subscription:
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?84GvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xQ=80

Help with your subscription:
http://enews.pcmag.com/u.d?mYGvZUyAp6yrT789Q5xV=90

Copyright (c) 2009 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Ziff Davis Media Inc., 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016