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- How To Prevent Macro Viruses
When it comes to preventing the spread of viruses on the Internet, most people think that a strong firewall and a good anti virus program will take care of everything and that their behavior, by and l...
- Tips for improving Internet Explorer Security
There is no question that Internet Explorer is the most popular web browser in the world, but with great popularity comes great responsibility. Since one program is used by approximately 75 percent of...
- Spotlighting the best free online virus scanners
Every computer owner knows that having an up to date anti virus program installed on their computer is an absolute must. However, there are sites set up that can provide you with a second opinion, or ...
- What are XP and Vista Rootkits?
With every new year comes a new batch of malicious computer viruses for us to all be aware of. One of the most common types of viruses are known as XP and Vista rootkits. These viruses allow a third p...
- 11 Ways to Prevent Computer Viruses
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been on the Internet for five minutes or five years, you’ve probably thought about ways in which you can prevent a computer virus from entering your machi...
- 11 Most Common Computer Viruses
No matter how careful you might be, chances are, at one time or another, you will find your computer infected with a virus. If you are a frequent Internet user and you often download videos, music and...
- How to Manually Remove a Computer Virus
If you’ve been on the Internet for more than a minute or two, you should know that good anti-virus software is worth its weight in gold. This is doubly true if you find yourself on a broadband o...
- Is Free Antivirus Software Worth It?
If you are planning on hooking up your computer to a network or to the Internet, an anti virus protection program is an absolute must. Along with a firewall, these two programs are the only real line ...
- How to Scan Your Computer For Viruses
As important as it is to ensure that you have an updated anti virus software package installed on your computer, it isn’t going to do you much good if you don’t use it on a regular basis. ...
- 11 Ways Computer Viruses Are Spread
It is the worst nightmare of every computer user: you wake up one day and realize that you have a virus, and you don’t know quite how to get rid of it. Most people these days understand what a v...
- How to detect phishing scam sites
Phishing sites/scams are designed to trick you into thinking you are at a legitimate website hoping that you will enter your login information, credit card information, or other personal information. ...
- Be Aware of Phishing Scams
If you surf the web, purchase products over the web or use the many financial services offered by your credit card company, bank and even Paypal and Ebay, then you should be aware of Phishing scams and...
- How to Remove Trojan Horse or the Top 3 Ways to Get Rid of Trojan Virus
The good thing about Trojan Horses: It’s not that difficult to remove them. But the bad thing is that Trojan Viruses are quite difficult to find. Although they will not corrupt fil...
- Firewall Protection - Why You Need It?
If your house has an alarm system, surveillance cameras, or any type of security equipment to prevent burglars, then you can compare it to a firewall. A firewall will monitor and limit connections to ...
- Seven Steps to Take When Your Computer Catches a Virus
Sometimes it's difficult to tell when your computer is infected with a virus. If you suspect your computer is infected, here's what to do. Disconnect your computer. If your computer is connect...
- XP Antivirus - Dreading Security Software Removal
The year 2008 definitely showed its benevolence for Internet scammers: they found a way to get paid for their illegal activity.And that way includes wild promotion of fake security software via aggres...
- Internet Viruses Can Target Your Computer
No matter who you talk to, everyone has either had a computer virus or knows of someone who has gone through the agony of trying to get rid of the problem. Computer viruses are a hot topic that seem t...
- Better Secure your MAC
Until recently, Mac users have been mainly free from bad viruses and worms. This could be attributed to the fact that, as a UNIX application, Mac OS X is fairly secure, and it could also do with the f...
- Where In The World Is Windows Update Agent 5.8.02469?
Ha! Alas, those who choose not to regularly update their software got a rather nasty surprise when trying to install one of the latest versions of Windows Live Messenger. If you do not have your compu...
- Protect and Survive
Back in 1986, a graduate programmer in Lahore, Pakistan wrote a program that copied itself from one floppy disk to another. His name was Amjad Alvi and together with his brother, Basit, he entered com...
- Fighting off Viruses: Advancements in Antivirus Software Suites
Remember how it used to be, prior to the introduction of downloadable and Internet programs? Remember those, "good old days"? The computer virus scene then was comparatively simple. Since th...
- Protect Yourself Against Malicious Internet Spyware and Trojans
Even with the advent of the new powerful OS like Windows Vista and Apple Leopard, people must be very cautious when visiting malicious websites. You could think that only surfing, without downloadi...
- Antivirus Software - Protecting Your Investment
When you buy a new computer you must protect your investment from malicious software programs such as viruses, worms, spyware, and trojans. These programs can cause serious damage to your computer sys...
- Antivirus Malware and Software
Warning: most antivirus programs will not protect you against all forms of malignant software (often called "malware") on their own. Find out how to protect yourself. Sure, your antivirus s...
- Computer Viruses : China's Electronic Gadgets are the Latest Sources
Some of our favorite new electronic gadgets are now known to be causing serious problems with our computers. These gadgets, such as iPods, digital picture frames, and navigation gear, are being sold w...
- Google Jumps On The Phishing Bandwagon
How much do you trust the information you get off the Internet? Even better, how about the emails you receive? With identity theft rising out of control you would be well off to say "hardly ever ...
- What Is Farming?
Most everyone has heard of phishing, but what is pharming? Pharming is far more sinister then phishing in that hackers get into Domain Name Servers to redirect visitors to a look alike site or change ...
- How To Keep Your Digital Content Confidential
All potential clients, customers, people interviewing for jobs within a company, suppliers, product reviewers, potential investors, bankers, accountants, auditors, technical providers, and testers can...
Specific Viruses:
- Remove Blackworm Virus
Blackworm is a nasty internet worm which can delete DOC, XLS, MDE, MDB, PPT, PPS, RAR, PDF, PSD, DMP, and ZIP files. In addition to Blackworm,...
- MyDoom Virus & How YOU can help!
We have been monitoring stories and technical information that is available on this Virus that is Spreading like Wildfire! We believe that starting Feb 1st, we...
- CMOS Virus & BIOS settings
If your motherboard keeps losing its' clock settings and other BIOS options the first thing to do is change your CMOS battery, of course. However if...
- Protect Your Computer from Latest Virus
A deadly new virus under the name of W32/Nyxem-D which spreads via email attached file is set to strike on the 3rd day of every month...
Tips/Tutorials:
- Ten Ways Not To Use Email
Email is such a super tool! It has changed the way we communicate. I can easily stay in touch with people all over the world instantly...
- Setting Up Your AntiVirus Software
There is far more to antivirus software than just opening the box, inserting the CD and installing software. To be properly protected you may actually want...
- 6 Essential Steps to Protect Your Computer On the Internet For
Free
Recently one of my friends asked me to check out if his computer was infected by virus. He suspected because occasionally the computer was shut...
- Protect Your PC from Viruses, Worms & Trojans
Each of the items in the checklist below is part of a broad and easy to implement security policy. If you create a similar program,...
- Internet Safety Tips
You have permission to use this article in a newsletter, website, blog, so long as you DO NOT edit text. And that my website and name...
- Top 8 Tips for a PC Clean and Safe From Viruses
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- The Newbie's Guide to Personal Computer Maintenance
When you turn on your computer, does it act like it needs a coffee to wake up? When you surf around the Internet, are you bombarded...
- How To Recognize If Your Computer Has A Virus Or Trojan On It.
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- Dirty Little Computer Viruses and How To Protect Yourself
Whether you have learned your lesson from a past experience with a nasty computer virus or have been pressing your luck by surfing the web...
- 10 Easy Steps to Speed Up Your Computer - Without Upgrading
10 Easy Steps to Speed Up Your Computer - Without Upgrading By Jim Shutes Lapeer Tech Group It seems that the longer you own your computer,...
- A FEW SECURITY TIPS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
OVERVIEW With the inherent stresses that come with running a business, there is often little time to digest the complex intricacies of security software. According to...
- Keeping it Clean: Virus Removal Basics
The day you learn your computer is infected with a virus or spyware is a lonely yet aggravating day. You’ll be angry that you fell victim,...
- How to Protect Yourself from Viruses, Adware, Spyware and
Hackers
Spyware/adware is a new major concern for PC users everywhere. Infecting your computer silently (usually installed with programs that seem harmless), spyware and adware can collect...
- 5 Critical Steps to Protecting Your Computer on the Internet
Spyware, viruses and worms... oh my! If you are connected to the internet, you need to make sure you get your computer set up properly if...
- Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Computer Viruses
As more and more people are becoming comfortable using their computers at school, home or in the office it's only a matter of time before they...
- Tips for preventing VIRUS, WORM and TROJAN HORSE infections
Methods that guarantee a computer or network is safe from computer viruses, worms and trojan horses simply do not exist. Users can take several precautions, however...
- How To Prevent Loss Of Data And Hard Disk Crashes
When it comes to hard disk recovery, the best method is to insure that you will never need it. Besides making frequent backups, the following measures...
- 10 Steps To A Safe, Smooth Running PC
10 Steps To A Safe, Smooth Running PC By Michael A Silva These ten steps will help you increase your computer's security. >From discovering viruses to..
- Tips to protect your PC files from external attack
Essential to peace of mind is protecting the PC and your online privacy. When connected to the web, your work and data is open to attacks...
- Top 10 things everyone must know about computer viruses
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- Maintain Your Computer - Keep Your Business Running
Maintaining your computer is extremely important – especially if you are an Internet Marketer. As you know, without your computer, your business can come to a...
- Discovering The Best Antivirus Software For You
Antivirus software refers to computer programs or tools that are used for identifying, blocking, and removing malicious applications such as computer viruses and malwares from the...
- Computer Help: Make Your Computer Run Faster!
What the heck is Spyware? Spyware is a generic term for programs that install themselves on your computer without telling you that they are there....
Security:
Keeping Your Internet Business Safe From Hackers
If you owned a restaurant, you'd lock the doors after closing, right? If you owned a nightclub you'd hire bouncers to keep rowdy people out, right?...
- A Note On Microsoft Security
I've been reading a lot of postings to various message boards, newsgroups and talkback boards on how evil Microsoft (often spelled as Micro$oft or more simply...
- Internet Security Basics 101
The explosive growth of the Internet has meant that thousands of people are today experiencing the joys of being online for the first time. With...
- Personal Firewalls for Home Users
What is a Firewall? The term "firewall" illustrates a system that protects a network and the machines on them from various types of attack. Firewalls are...
- Home Business PC Security for Dummies
The Internet is a powerful tool for home-based businesses. If used effectively, it can be your best friend; but if you don't secure your...
- Your anti-virus is not the answer to your total Internet
Security.
MicroWorld focuses on new generation e-security threats with its new product eScan Web and Mail Filter for Windows Do you think your anti-virus software is all...
- Identity Theft: The Perfect Victim - Your Child
Many of us work hard to protect our identities, but fail to think about protecting the identities of our children. The fact that they are...
- Is My PC Vulnerable on the Internet?
Think about this: Is a simple antivirus application enough to protect your PC against all threats? No longer are viruses the only threat on the internet....
- Firewall Protection - Does Your Firewall Do This?
The first thing people think about when defending their computers and networks is an up-to-date antivirus program. Without this most basic protection, your computer will get...
- Hacking AntiVirus
Our operating systems are insecure. They are protected to a certain extent, but still insecure. The reason of this lies in the fact that they were...
- Web Surfing Security
Too many computer users neglect to do the basic maintenance of their computer. The result is a clear path to their personal information. Hackers are diligently...
- Computer Speed N Security
In this article you will learn ways that Microsoft actually prevents computer speed up. I promise at the end of this article I'll provide you with...
- A Basic Guide To Internet Security
The internet is a wonderful place; many of us use it on a regular basis for a multitude of functions. Email helps us to keep in...
Miscellaneous:
- Virus Hoaxes
Have you ever gotten an email message like this? BIGGGG TROUBLE !!!! DO NOT OPEN "WTC Survivor" It is a virus that will erase your...
- Cyber Warfare
In these days of all-out combat in Afghanistan, terrorist attacks in New York and Anthrax in Washington, it's easy to lose one's perspective. I know I've...
- AntiVirus Warning
It is a sad day when the antivirus software messes up your computer more than the @#$& virus you got in yesterday's email. The more complex...
- Virus Protection
One of the saddest things in the entire world is hearing the words, "I think I've been hit by a virus" or "my computer was destroyed...
- Help! There's an Intruder in my Computer
Do you have passwords, love letters, naughty pictures or sensitive business information stored on your computer's hard drive? If you have a continuous Internet connection...
- Cyber Fraud & Identity Theft Prevention
There are many people out there that have DSL or cable connections that don't have proper firewalls or up to date antivirus programs in place. Too...
- What Is Malware How Do I Remove It?
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- How Antivirus Software Works and What it Does
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- WHAT IS ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE AND WHY DO I NEED IT?
Anti virus software is important for your computer's (and your) wellbeing and the Internet can help out with some free utilities. How long have you...
- Why use antivirus software?
Why use antivirus software? Eric Koshinsky http://www.antivirus-report.com This is a really simple question to answer – you need to use antivirus software to protect your...
- Are You Well Protected?
Fall is synonymous with the start of the cold and flu season. Though technically speaking, things got started a little early. Close to a million computers,...
- Sober up! Fast-spreading Sober.i virus spotted by BitDefender
Labs
BitDefender Labs have detected a new viral threat, in the shape of a mass mailer called Sober.I (a.k.a W32 / Clonz.a). The virus spreads via e-mail,...
- The computer virus that could take advantage of you
Do you know there's a brand new computer virus that can get into your computer without you knowing even if you have AntiVirus and AntiSpyware installed?...
- The Top 5 Effective and Cheap Security Solutions (All Under
$30.00!)
Computer security software is essential for surviving the world wild web, but it can cost the common pc user quite a small fortune for the basic...
- Antivirus Software
Nowadays more and more people are using a computer. A lot of them use it at their work place, but an increasing number of computer...
- Viruses and Worms: The Problems and Their Solutions
History and Background The virus was one of the first ever threats to computer security. It brought a whole new fear upon computer users. Bugs and...
- Antivirus Software - Get The Bugs Before They Get You!
You turn on your computer, and it doesn't look quite right. Maybe your icons have changed, or the background picture is wrong. Some options are disabled....
- The Future of Cell Phone Viruses
Worms, hackers and spam, oh my! Could they be invading your cell phone? Antivirus experts say it is possible and are questioning whether personal data entered...
- Does Your PC Have Worms?
Worms aren't just for dogs anymore. Find out how to inoculate your computer against these nasty parasites. What Are Worms? Worms are descended from viruses and...
- Is That PC Still Worth Keeping?
Computers... We love 'em and love to hate 'em. But before you trash that old PC and buy a new one, you may only need some...
- Why use costly software when alternate is available at free
Can you imagine world with out computers? Our tasks, businesses, communication and what not will be mashed. Right!? To run software we use various kinds of...
- Do The Media Spread Computer Viruses?
Summary: Could the mass media hype about computer viruses actually make the problem worse? If you believe what you hear in the media, there are an...
- Three Software Applications That Will Surely Surprise You.
When you think software, you probably think e-mail, backup, antivirus and other technogeek stuff. Belive it or not, software can be fun. Here is the proof....
- Malware Quiz
Most people who think they know all about spyware, Trojans, viruses, and other malware really don't. Take this quiz to make sure you know who your...
- Traditional antivirus programs useless against new unidentified
viruses!
The new Panda Titanium Active Scan Anti Virus 2005 , contains TruPrevent Technologies: a new system designed to protect your computer against unknown viruses and intrudersEvery...
- MicroWorld announces the release of its eScan range of
Anti-Virus & Content Security software products in Italian &
German language.
Sep. 27th 2005: MicroWorld Technologies, Inc., developer of Information Technology, Content Security and Communications Software announced the release of its eScan range of Anti-Virus & Content...
- It's War I Tell You!
As you may or may not know, a new computer is extremely vulnerable when you first get online with it. There are ways to insure security...
- What are Viruses - Worms - Trojan Horses - Adware - Spyware -
Firewalls - Spam - Popups
What are viruses? Viruses - A virus is a software program that is capable of replicating with little or no user intervention, and the replicated programs...
- Even Google Ranked Pages Aren't Always Safe
I recently wrote an article "Use This Formula To Have Pleasurable And Safe Internet Access" for Home Business and Small Business owners about protecting yourself from...
- Virus or Spyware - What's the diference?
This month's article is one of the things I still find comes up as a frequent question, "what's the difference between Viruses and Spyware"? I will...
- Data Protection And Hard Disk Recovery Go Hand In Hand
When it comes to hard disk recovery, the best method is to insure that you will never need it. Besides making frequent backups, the following measures...
- Computer Viruses: The Nasty Truth
The term, "virus", in computer technology, refers to a self replicating application that spreads by making copies of itself by inserting into other programs, other executables...
- Are You Protecting Your Computer?
Do you know what to look for in anti-virus software? You just bought yourself a new computer! Can't wait to get it out of the...
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