Hackers can gain access to your computer from Google searches

Sunbelt Software recently announced that many seemingly innocuous search terms may result in Google displaying sites that have malware that can infect your computer.

They reported some results on innocent searches that resulted in high ranking sites that would automatically push malicious software to the user's PC when selected. As always it's important to make sure your computer is up to date with antivirus software.

If you have any questions, please give us a call. Read more at: http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2007/11/breaking-massive-amounts-of-malware.html

Derek Rowan
President
HLP Associates, Inc.
http://www.hlp.net/

Seagate Hard Drives Ship with Virus

Seagate announced last week that an unknown number of it's Maxtor Basics Personal Storage 3200 hard drives have shipped with a virus on them. This virus is primarily designed to steal online game passwords, but still represents a risk to consumers. Seagate is offering a free 60 day trial of an antivirus program that you can download from their website to identify and remove the virus.

You can download the antivirus program from Seagate's website at: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/personal_storage/ps3200-sw

This reminds us of the virus that Apple shipped on their video iPod last year (http://www.apple.com/support/windowsvirus.) Remember, even though it's brand new doesn't mean you shouldn't run a virus and spyware check!

Derek Rowan
President
HLP Associates, Inc.
http://www.hlp.net/