Malware

3 On Your Side: Hackers Attacking Cell Phones And Tablets

More and more people are having their mobile devices hacked by viruses, malware and things you’ve probably never heard of. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan reveals how it’s done so that you don’t become a victim.

2013/02/13

How To Protect Your PC From JAVA Hacker Attacks

A security flaw has been uncovered in the widely-used Java software that analysts say hackers are actively using to infect computers with malware.

2013/01/11

3 On Your Side: Scammers Target Anti-Virus Software

As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, a consumer’s best intentions can end up being pretty costly.

2012/10/22

New Evidence In Bank Cyber Attacks

Major banks are still trying to figure out what hit them in late September when their websites were knocked offline by cyberattacks. There is new evidence that points to a sophisticated strike.

2012/10/11

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3 On Your Side: Malware Warning

On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people around the world could be knocked off the internet because of a malicious computer virus. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan shows you how to check to see if your computer is infected.

2012/07/08

Apple Computers Vulnerable To ‘Flashback’ Malware

Mac owners aren’t used to dealing with viruses. But that’s changing, now, with the biggest-ever threat, affecting hundreds of thousands of Apple computers.

2012/04/11

Mobile Malware Costing Smartphone Users Big Bucks

It’s no longer just your home computer that’s being targeted — malware is making its way to your smartphone, too.

2011/12/18

An ad on Facebook promises video of bin Laden's death.

Ads, Promising Photos Of Dead Osama Bin Laden, Deliver Viruses

The FBI says emails appear to come from your friends, claiming to show either photos of bin Laden dead or a video of his death. But it’s actually a virus or malware that could steal personal information or cause your entire system to crash.

2011/05/04

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