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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Simon on January 19, 2012, 21:44

Title: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: Simon on January 19, 2012, 21:44

Security firm McAfee has warned a flaw in one of its products could leave customers' PCs vulnerable.

The company, which was acquired by Intel, disclosed the flaw in a message to customers on its website, saying hackers could use affected computers to distribute spam.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/372301/mcafee-warns-of-flaw-in-own-security-software

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: sam on January 23, 2012, 09:50

Its simple, don't use mcafee.

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: Simon on January 23, 2012, 21:25

Never have, never would.  :)

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: sam on January 23, 2012, 22:34

We probably should suggest alternatives.
When I use Windows I use avast.

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: Simon on January 23, 2012, 22:43

F-Secure. 

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: chorleydave on January 23, 2012, 22:45

On my Windows XP desktop, which I use for banking and email amongst other things, I have Avira and Zone Alarm and have never had any nasties in fourteen years of a home internet connection.  On this laptop, running Windows 7 and used only for the internet, I use Microsoft Security Essentials and Windows 7 Firewall and so far have had no nasties - touch wood.

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: Simon on January 23, 2012, 22:53

Being sensible helps a great deal.  :)

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: chorleydave on January 23, 2012, 22:55

Well, errr yes, I don't go hunting for websites dedicated to Russian sheep shagging, if that's what you mean.   ;D

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: Simon on January 23, 2012, 22:57

:laugh:

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: daveeb on January 24, 2012, 10:35

Quote from: chorleydave on January 23, 2012, 22:55

Well, errr yes, I don't go hunting for websites dedicated to Russian sheep shagging, if that's what you mean.   ;D

no need to when Clive can simply supply the link  :peepsofa:

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: Simon on January 24, 2012, 10:49

;D

Title: Re: McAfee warns of flaw in own security software spam
Post by: sam on January 24, 2012, 12:01

and tell us if he has had any viruses recently