The 1 Step You Need to Take to Prevent Getting the Mac Flashback Trojan


Updated 04/06/12 10:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Mac Virus Prevention

Come to find out, Macs aren't virus-proof. There's a new trojan virus spreading through Mac computers at an alarming rate — over 600,000 could be infected now, 57 percent of those being in the US. The virus disguises itself as an Adobe Flash Player installer, and after you've installed what you think is an update to Flash, the malware then seeks out passwords and log-in information stored on Read more

New Trojan Empties Your Bank Accounts on the Sly


Updated 08/12/10 5:50 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Trojan Virus Zeus3 Steals Money

There's a new trojan virus on the block, and instead of infecting your computer with malware or copying your data, it's actually stealing your money. Over 3,000 people in the UK have already been emptied of nearly $1 million dollars to date from the Zeus3 trojan, and while this sounds like the perfect time to panic, the only "silver lining" for the rest of us is that the trojan has affected Read more

Windows Users: Don't Fall For This "iPad Software Update"


Updated 04/27/10 2:00 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Windows iPad Malware Virus

Keeping up-to-date on all the latest gadget, website, and Internet scams and viruses can be a daunting task. And if you thought because you're a Mac-head that you're excluded from the fun, think again. The latest malware infestation to hit the tech world is aimed at iPad users. Specifically, the malware is targeting iPad owners that use a Windows computer to update their iTunes software. Here's Read more

Be Careful While Hiking: Airborne Fungus Spreading in the Pacific Northwest


Updated 04/26/10 4:58 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Airborne Fungus Spreading in the Pacific Northwest

In what might be seen as another reason to panic, public health officials have issued a warning about a "potentially deadly airborne fungus" spreading in the Pacific Northwest. The fungus was first seen 10 years ago in Canada and has since spread through Washington with recent cases in both Portland and Northern California. The "killer fungus" has triggered an infection in its victims that can Read more

Have You Been Attacked By an Embarrassing Virus?


Updated 12/15/09 2:14 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Have You Been Attacked By a Virus on a Social Networking Site?

The New York Times just reported on a new strain of viruses hitting the Internet, but not the kind that attacks your computer — the kind that could potentially attack your reputation. According to the article, which focuses on viruses that have attacked Facebook and Twitter users, 21 percent of web users say they have been the target of malicious activity on social networks. Usually, these Read more

Not Just for Toads: The Contagious Factor for Warts


Updated 07/08/10 12:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Are Warts Contagious

You don't have to worry about getting warts from kissing toads (not that anyone really does that), but you can definitely catch warts from touching another person. Common warts are caused by certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus causes rapid growth of cells on the outer layers of the skin that look like little bumps. They're mostly found on the hands or feet. These Read more

The Cold, Hard Facts of the Common Cold


Updated 10/04/07 10:26 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

The Cold, Hard Facts of the Common Cold

It is the time of sniffles! Cold and flu season is upon us. By some accounts as early as August, and others think there really is no such thing since we can catch a virus anytime of the year. Thought it would be good to review some of the cold, hard facts of the common cold. Source Take the Quiz Read more

Anti-Viral Tissues: Are They Worth It?


Updated 01/12/07 6:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Anti-Viral Tissues:  Are They Worth It?

So what's the deal with anti-viral tissues? They seem like a great idea - anything that kills those cold and flu-causing viruses has to be worth it, right? The good thing: Kleenex anti-viral tissues, with the little blue dots, kill the viruses that cause most colds and the flu. Within 15 minutes, the tissues kill 99% of them. The not so good thing: The tissue is made of 3 layers, which tend Read more