Tuesday, February 22, 2011
AutoRun Attack.

AutoRun and the companion feature AutoPlay are components of the Microsoft Windows operating system that dictate what actions the system takes when a drive is mounted.

AutoRun was introduced in Windows 95 to ease application installation for non-technical users and reduce the cost of software support calls. When an appropriately configured CD-ROM is inserted into a CD-ROM drive, Windows detects the arrival and checks the contents for a special file containing a set of instructions. For a commercial application, these instructions normally initiate installation of the software from the CD-ROM. To maximise the likelihood of installation success, AutoRun also acts when the drive is accessed ("double-clicked") in Windows Explorer (or "My Computer").

Until the introduction of Windows XP, the terms AutoRun and AutoPlay were used interchangeably, developers often using the former term and end users the latter. This tendency is reflected in Windows Policy settings named AutoPlay that change Windows Registry entries named AutoRun, and in the autorun.inf file which causes "AutoPlay" to be added to drives’ context menus. The terminology was of little importance until the arrival of Windows XP and its addition of a new feature to assist users in selecting appropriate actions when new media and devices were detected. This new feature was called AutoPlay and a differentiation between the two terms was created.[1]


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Scareware.

Scareware comprises several classes of scam software with malicious payloads, or of limited or no benefit, that are sold to consumers via certain unethical marketing practices. The selling approach uses social engineering to cause shock, anxiety, or the perception of a threat, generally directed at an unsuspecting user. Some forms of spyware and adware also use scareware tactics.

A tactic frequently used by criminals involves convincing users that a virus has infected their computer, then suggesting that they download (and pay for) fake antivirus software to remove it.[1] Usually the virus is entirely fictional and the software is non-functional or malware itself.[2] According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, the number of scareware packages in circulation rose from 2,850 to 9,287 in the second half of 2008.[3] In the first half of 2009, the APWG identified a 585% increase in scareware programs.[4]

The "scareware" label can also apply to any application or virus (not necessarily sold as above) which pranks users with intent to cause anxiety or panic.


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Monday, November 22, 2010
Internet Addiction.

There's different types of Internet Addiction.
Few examples are:

1)Obtrusive web-surfing.
2)Virtual dating addiction.
3)PC addiction such as Obsessive gaming.

Internet addiction is a non-chemical addiction, in other case, in other
case it doesnt lead to organism destruction like drug and alcohol.
These people that are part of this addiction usually needs social acceptance,
love and fun. For obsessive gaming they usually starts with simple desire to have fun and ends up hooked in cyber gaming world. Its not called fun anymore once youre totally hooked to these major obsession.

Symptoms Of Internet Addiction.

1)Using online services everyday without skipping.
2)Losing track of time after making a connection.
3)Going out lesser.
4)Spending less time on meals either at home or at work.
5)Denying spending too much time on the net.
6)Logging in to the internet eventhough your busy at work.
7)Lack of sleep.
8)Neglecting friends and family.
9)Physical changes such as weight gain or loss.

How To Prevent Internet Addiction.

Some experts say that the internet can become an easy, uncomplicated subsitute for socializing with real, live people. Start connecting with people through the phone or meet-ups as to prevent the first step of preventing internet addiction.

1)Connect friends and families through phone or meet-ups.
2)If you want to use the internet start controlling yourself such as set the time you need to end.
3)Do not loose you anger online as it might just be the start of a bad internet usage to yourself and people around you.
4)If you have personal problems look for an adult you trust and let it out to them.


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