Sign of the Times

March MVPS HOSTS File Now Available

I consider the MVPS HOSTS file to be a crucial element in the protection of my systems from the bad guys. It contains every known bad (as in Malware, Spyware, Rogue Programs, Viruses, etc.) web site and blocks them before they can get to my/your system.

As a reminder, before installing run an up-to-date Spybot scan. After that install the MVPS HOSTS file.



MVPS HOSTS File Update March-30-2012


The MVPS HOSTS file was recently updated [March-30-2012]
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
Download: hosts.zip (145 kb)
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.zip
How To: Download and Extract the HOSTS file
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts2.htm
HOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questions
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hostsfaq.htm
Note: the "text" version makes a great resource for determining possible unwanted connections ...
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.txt (588 kb)
Get notified when the MVPS HOSTS file is updatedhttp://winhelp2002.mvps.org/updates.htm

MasterCard, VISA Warn of Processor Breach

Here we go again. Be sure to check your accounts online daily!

 

"VISA and MasterCard are alerting banks across the country about a recent major breach at a U.S.-based credit card processor. Sources in the financial sector are calling the breach “massive,” and say it may involve more than 10 million compromised card numbers.

In separate non-public alerts sent late last week, VISA and MasterCard began warning banks about specific cards that may have been compromised. The card associations stated that the breached credit card processor was compromised between Jan. 21, 2012 and Feb. 25, 2012. The alerts also said that full Track 1 and Track 2 data was taken – meaning that the information could be used to counterfeit new cards."

Read more here or on your favorite news site.