Malware comes in many forms- viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, rootkits, botnets, etc. There are a number of basic precautions you can take, and some common sense security threats you should be aware of. With a little knowledge and a tool or two, it is possible for you to avoid most, if not all, of the malware threats out there.
What can you do to help prevent the spread of rogues and make sure that rogue software vendors stop profiting from their unscrupulous business? Follow these tips below to tell what’s real and what’s not when it comes to security software – and share them with friends and family who may be vulnerable to...
Read more →You may not be familiar with the term ‘rogue software’ but there’s a very good chance that you or someone you know either has experienced it, or will in the near future. As malware writers inundate the web with rogue anti-malware programs, this kind of trickery is becoming more and more common, and now...
Read more →Cyber thieves are constantly adapting their techniques to get inside of users’ computers, and to ultimately get hold of private or secure information. This year has been no different. To help computer users make sense of what the past year has brought in terms of online security, Andrew Browne, team leader at Malware Labs...
Read more →What do you do if you’ve spotted an online scam or fraudulent activity, like a phishing message? Online security company, Lavasoft, has put together the list, below, of initial steps you can take to report the scam, in order to warn others and keep the unwary from getting duped. Take a look – your...
Read more →The Main Security Center Console The main window of the McAfee Internet Security Suite 2005 (v 7.0)provides a good overview of the current state of your system’s security. On the left side are buttons to allow you to view, change and administer the various products that make up the Security Suite including the virus...
Read more →A description of the various features and functions commonly found in antivirus software so that you can understand their use and know what to look for when making an antivirus software purchase
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Read more →Tips and tools to help you block pop-up ads while browsing the Web. Using these techniques can help you to reduce or eliminate pop-up ads and other Web-surfing annoyances.
Read more →Pop-Up windows often appear to look like normal message windows. Users may feel that simply clicking "No" or "Close" or clicking on the "X" in the upper corner of the box are sufficient to make it go away. But, doing so may unwittingly download the very malware you are trying to avoid.
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