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Fake antivirus targets Firefox users

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Tweet Fake AV asks to be downloaded and then runs a scan designed to trick users into thinking that the fake AV is actually scanning their PCs Users of the popular Mozilla Firefox web browser have been targeted by a new scam that tries to load a user's PC with fake antivirus (AV) software. The software is found on a fake Windows Update page. This latest scam has been discovered by security firm Sophos who says that the attack triggers when encountering a Windows-based PC user using the Firefox web browser. When the page - which is a copy of the real Windows Update page - loads within Firefox, it offers users an ‘urgent' 2.8MB download, which if downloaded will load the fake antivirus software on the user's machine. This then runs a scan which is designed to make the user believe that the fake antivirus software is actually looking for viruses on the machine. "Users need to be more vigilant than ever before as bogus security alerts pop-up in their browser...

Create a feeling using Colors

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Different color temperatures evoke different feelings between warm reds and oranges and cold blues and greens. Of course, each colour has a different meaning or symbolism. For example, in western cultures, red is vibrant, passionate indicating love and danger while blue contrasts and indicates reliability. But you need to be careful about local interpretation. Complementary colors which are opposite each other on the color wheel need to be used carefully and may cause problems with accessibility. The primary complementary Colors are: red and green; blue and orange; and yellow and purple. Contrasting colors which are not necessarily opposite each other on the colour wheel tend to produce a vivid (If not garish) effect. Color Symbolism Chart Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all thi...

Introducing OS X Lion.

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Tweet I have got this from Apple on my Mailbox. Enjoy !! OS X Lion. The world's most advanced desktop operating system advances even further. The Mac App Store is available only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries; see www.apple.com/support/mac/app-store/ww/ for a list of countries. Requires compatible hardware and software, and Internet access; broadband recommended (fees may apply). Terms apply . Apps are available on the Mac App Store. Some applications are not available in all areas. Application availability and pricing are subject to change. TM and copyright © 2011 Apple Inc. 1 Infinite Loop, MS 96-DM, Cupertino, CA 95014. All Rights Reserved / Keep Informed / Privacy Policy / My Apple ID If you prefer not to receive commercial email from Apple, or if you've changed your email address, please click here . Tweet http://abopress.blogspot.com/2011/06/email-etiquette-golden-rules.html

Create your own 3D video

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Tweet I read the below YouTube help in how to create a 3D video. This may be interesting for people want to create their own 3D videos. I will try these steps very soon, so good luck for you and tell me your experience. The process of creating 3D videos without a 3D camera usually involves sophisticated editing software and a lot of manual work. Our new 3D video creator tool makes combining two side-by-side videos into a new 3D video a simple and often fully automatic process. Step 1: Place two video cameras side by side against each other, and record your videos. Step 2: Upload both videos to YouTube. Step 3: Go to www.youtube.com/editor_3d . Step 4: Select the 'left' and 'right' videos. Step 5: Choose the time synchronization and vertical alignment options. Here are a few tips for getting the best results with this tool: Use the same kind of camera for both videos. If possible, attach the cameras together. Avoid moving cam...

How can your web site help your customers?

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Tweet ● Help them buy something they need. ● Help them find information. ● Help them to save money and time. ● Help them to talk to the organization. ● Help them to enjoy a better web experience. These are the 5Ss Sell, Serve, Speak, Save and Sizzle , as seen from the customer perspective. Site design can help achieve the 5Ss as follows: ● Sell – Growing sales can be achieved through effectively communicating a crystal clear online value proposition and through making e-commerce and lead generation easier. ● Serve – We can add value through designing easy-to-use interactive services that help customers to find relevant, up-to-date information quickly. ● Speak – We can use the site to converse with and get closer to customers by providing tailored content and designing interactive facilities to create a dialogue or even a trialogue when customers talk to each other, as well as learning about their needs. ● Save – Costs are saved through delivering online conten...

10 Ways to Help You Raise Kids Who Love Reading

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Tweet I read this article on About.com for how make your kids to love reading. You may like it, please read and share your opinions. 10 Ways to Help You Raise Kids Who Love Reading Resolutions for Parents on Raising a Reader By Elizabeth Kennedy , About.com Guide 1. Raising a Reader: Read aloud to your children every day. According to Put Reading First: The Research Building Blocks for Teaching Children to Read , "The more models of fluent reading the children hear, the better....Reading to children also increases their knowledge of the world, their vocabulary, their familiarity with written language ('book language'), and their interest in reading." If you have young children and want to learn more about the joys of reading aloud, read Mem Fox's Reading Magic : Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever . Many families enjoy a 20-30 minute read-aloud time just before bedtime. Start reading aloud to your children on a da...

Site design

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Tweet ‘ Unless a web site meets the needs of the intended users it will not meet the needs of the organization providing the web site. Web site development should be user-centred, evaluating the evolving design against user requirements ’ . Bevan (1999) Web site design = Function + Content +   Form +   Organization +   Interaction  Reference: eMarketing eXcellence BOOK Tweet