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AutoRun
A feature in personal computers that runs a program on a CD/DVD or USB drive. AutoRun is considered a security risk because a virus could be unleashed when the medium is inserted, which is why it...
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Definition: AutoRun
A feature in personal computers that runs a program on a CD/DVD or USB drive. AutoRun is considered a security risk because a virus could be unleashed when the medium is inserted, which is why it is no longer the default in Windows. The Mac AutoStart equivalent was also dropped in Mac OS X.
AutoPlay
AutoPlay is the Windows dialog box that appears when an external medium is inserted, offering the user options to play, run or view the content. The terms AutoRun, AutoPlay and autostart are used synonymously; however, autostart may have other meanings. See autostart routine and AUTORUN.INF.
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Report: Conficker and AutoRun infections proliferating
According to ESET's most recently released ThreatSense Report, two of the most prevalent threats for the year of 2011 remain AutoRun infections, followed by Conficker infections.
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AutoRun malware infections declining
Microsoft is observing a 59% decline of AutoRun malware infections on XP, followed by 74% on Vista.
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Microsoft disables AutoRun on Windows XP/Vista to prevent malware infections
Microsoft has decided to disable the AutoRun feature on Windows XP. The "non-security update" doesn't affect shiny media" such as CDs or DVDs that contain Autorun files.
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Why is Apple meddling with my Windows AutoRun?
Costin Raiu says Apple's iTunes has started to meddle with the Windows AutoRun feature, making Microsoft's operating system less secure.
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TR Dojo: Disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista with a quick registry hack
There's a way to change Windows default AutoRun behavior. In this TR Dojo video, Bill Detwiler demonstrates a handy registry hack the will disable AutoRun on Windows XP and Vista.
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Windows AutoRun gets a makeover to combat malware
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US-CERT warning: Windows does not disable AutoRun properly
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) has issued a technical cyber-security alert to warn that Microsoft's guidelines for disabling AutoRun in the Windows operating system "are...
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