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  from Mary Landesman
The first payload date for the Nyxem worm has come and gone. Fortunately, the number of reported casualties appears to be quite low, statistically speaking. (Though that's small consolation to those who were impacted). This week, Mozilla releases an update to resolve eight vulnerabilities in Firefox - one of which can impact Thunderbird users as well. Plus, tips for getting stubborn infectors off your PC, and why reading email in plain text bolsters security.
 
 In the Spotlight
Firefox: 8 New Vulnerabilities
The Mozilla Foundation published 8 security advisories for the Firefox browser, one of which is rated 'critical' and 4 of which are rated 'moderate'. The critically-rated...read more

 
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Removing Stubborn Infectors
Getting stubborn adware and spyware off your PC can be frustrating. If you've got a stubborn infection that keeps reappearing or your scanner simply cannot clean, try using these tips for removing adware and spyware.

 
Plain is Better
Colored fonts, embedded images, and stylized text are just a few of the reasons that HTML-rendered email has become popular with many folks. Sure, it makes email attractive and - in some cases - easier to read. But there are drawbacks to the glitz and glamor of HTML-rendered email.

 
 
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 Top Picks - Top Security Books for Home Users  from your Antivirus Software Guide
The Internet groups all of us into one big global neighborhood. In the interests of being a good neighbor - and keeping safe - these books should serve as required reading for anyone contemplating an online experience.

1) Internet & Computer Ethics for Kids
Written by Winn Schwartau, Internet & Computer Ethics for Kids: (and Parents & Teachers Who Haven't Got a Clue) is a must-read for connected familes and a great tool in any classroom. Teaching without preaching, the book provides an overview of common security issues and provides plenty of thought-provoking, conversation-inspiring discussion.

2) CyberShock
Winn Schwartau provides an excellent layman's guide to "surviving hackers, phreakers, identity thieves, Internet terrorists, and weapons of mass disruption". Laying out the perils we face online, CyberShock plays a valuable role in raising users' security awareness, helping to make the Internet a safer place for all.

3) Protecting Yourself Online
Written by members of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), this book covers everything from protecting your identity and privacy, to tips for protecting against hackers, viruses, and other malicious activity.

 
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