What You Should Know About History Sniffing

History Sniffing is a term used for Web sites that run simple Javascript tricks to snoop into visitors’ Web browsing history. These tricks are nothing new, but they are in the news again, so it’s a good time to remind you about ways to combat this sneaky behavior.

Top Malware for November - Drive-by downloads and fake archives list

By far the biggest threat to users in November was drive-by downloads, attacks that result in malware being downloaded to users’ computers when they visit infected sites.

Facebook: False Rumors Spread About Cartoon Characters

There are a number of rumors spreading about the purpose of the new cartoon character meme on Facebook, including rumors that the trend was started by a “group of pedophiles” which used the technique to “get children to accept their friend requests faster”. This rumor and others are false.