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  • How to protect your PC against Browser Hijacks

     When you want to visit a website, in most cases, you simply type in the address, and take a look at your site. What if the address you typed in, though, didn't take you to the site you wanted to visit? What if you were suddenly staring at a very different site? Situations like these are called browser hijacks. More

  • The XP Antivirus Program: Is it legitimate?

     The temptation to buy XP Antivirus can be very high when you are fearful of a spyware infection. Don't give in so quickly though! Make sure that you know what you are getting into, or rather what you are getting your computer into, before you purchase XP Antivirus as the bubble at the bottom of your screen is prompting you to do. More

  • Protecting Your Computer From Conficker

     Microsoft just put a quarter of a million dollars out as a bounty for the individuals who created Conficker. The entire French Navy spent days offline as a result of Conficker. The New York Times and other sources have reported that 9 million computers worldwide have fallen victim to Conficker, so it's likely you've heard about it at some point. Also called Downup, Conficker can interrupt your typical Windows processes, including Windows Update, so until this worm is put to rest, it's likely to be a news story in the weeks to come. More

  • Roundly Problematic: Antivirus 360

     Spyware continually tops the headlines for most computer users, but unfortunately, that's not the only thing people have to worry about these days. The situation is increasingly more complex than a spyware or adware application, because a different class of programs is more concerning - rogue security software. Designed to look and act like actual security software, rogue programs uses aggressive advertising methods and other tactics to convince users they need to purchase the full version of the program. Antivirus 360 is just one of the many rogue antispyware programs online today, and if it's installed on your machine, removing it is your best bet. More

  • Protecting your PC Against Dialers

     Software exists for almost everything under the sun. There is an application or tool for just about any intent or purpose a computer user has. Programs are continually being written, developed and released to the public. Most are useful and safe to purchase or download but some aren't quite so safe. The word "virus" is most often used to describe these programs but not all dangerous software is truly a virus. Some fall into another category called "malware". More

  • How a Firewall Protects Your PC

     A firewall is one of the most common means to protect your PC against dangerous malware and other risks to your system. It is essentially a barrier between your PC and the Internet, a guardian or gatekeeper against invasive or malicious programs. A firewall is a system (or a network of systems) that can be thought of like a doorman operating a swinging door. The door swings one way and information is allowed in. It swings the other way and information is allowed out. A firewall is set by its owner or system administrator to obey certain rules regarding what is allowed to transmit in either direction. It is the doorman, both operating and guarding the system.More

  • Protect Yourself against the Keyloggers

     Keyloggers are one of the fastest-growing and most concerning threats on the Internet today. Keyloggers are a bit worrisome because they were first written as legitimate programs, designed to monitor and catalog the use of the keyboard, and they continue to masquerade as harmless programs. Because of this, many antivirus or anti-spyware programs only report them as "potentially" dangerous or do not recognize them at all. The true danger also lies in their ability to not only catalog information, but to relay it to other machines without your knowledge.More

  • Protect Yourself Against Internet Scams

     Going on-line is like being a small-town guy going to New York City. You don't blink for fear of missing something amazing. You've got access to anything you want, but it seems like there's someone around every corner, just itching to pick your pocket. For nearly every opportunity on-line there is a corresponding internet scam. More

  • Protect your PC against Unwanted Toolbars

     Browser toolbars can be very helpful. They can make short work of internet searches and keep some of your favorite utilities close at hand. However, some toolbars are not what they seem. While some are helpful amenities, others can compromise the security of your PC.More

  • How to avoid Identity Theft

     These days, it seems everyone is discussing the problem of identity theft. Statistics have shown that more than nine million Americans have fallen prey to this crime, and worldwide statistics are much higher. What's at stake is fairly important. If your identity is stolen, you could not only lose quite a bit of money, but your credit rating as well, and that can be seriously damaging. What's more, though, is that you'll have to deal with the time and hassle of restoring your identity once it's gone. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to avoid identity theft before it happens to you. More