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Watch Out For This Malware

September 18, 2008

A new kind of malware has been detected as spreading across the internet. Do not fall victim to it.

clipped from www.marketwatch.com

Panda Security, a leading
provider of IT security solutions, today announced that PandaLabs, Panda
Security’s laboratory for detecting and analyzing malware, has noted an
increase in cyber-crooks’ use of malware under the guise of fake [...]

New Software in the Fight Against Spyware

September 16, 2008

Download the latest in antispyware at Spyware Fix.

clipped from www.cio-today.com

Long gone are the days when vital defense, financial and energy systems could be protected simply by locking doors and checking nametags. As cyberspace has spread, governments and institutions have adapted accordingly, relying on vast Internet-based networks to serve as the central nervous [...]

1 out of every 1000 websites have deadly spyware and viruses

September 11, 2008

It seems like the spread of viruses and spyware are getting worse and worse. Make sure you have a firewall and the latest antivirus and antispyware protection.

clipped from www.lemarssentinel.com

About one out of every 1,000 web pages has the possibility of infecting a computer with some type of Spyware or [...]

Speed Up Your Computer and Keep It Safe

September 9, 2008

Some tips everyone can follow to keep their computer running like lightning. Make sure to keep your Antivirus program updated!

clipped from www.lansingstatejournal.com

1. Remove unused programs to boost startup speed. Just because you aren’t using a program doesn’t mean it isn’t consuming resources and affecting your PC’s performance.

2. Update antivirus software. Antivirus [...]

Next Generation of Antivirus

September 3, 2008

Cool article about the latest in antivirus

clipped from osysnews.wordpress.com

“Antivirus software on your personal computer could become a thing of the past thanks to a new “cloud computing” approach to malicious software detection developed at the University of Michigan. The researchers’ new approach, called CloudAV, moves antivirus functionality into the “network cloud” and off [...]

Avoid Facebook Spam

August 30, 2008

Facebook spam that sends out malicious viruses and spyware seem to be all the rage. Read the tips to avoid them below. If infected scan your computer for free at Spyware Fix

clipped from www.download.com

I’ll admit to being tricked the first time I read a Facebook Wall spam message, and clicked the [...]

How to best secure your computer against all threats

August 29, 2008

In order to fight the latest threats on the internet you need a multi pronged effort. This includes antivirus, antispyware, firewalls, and website filtering. Don’t leave your computer vulnerable to future attacks. See what program I consider the best spyware remover

clipped from www.networkworld.com

According to NIST, securing a mobile PC includes [...]

How To Remove Spyware – That won’t let you remove it!

August 26, 2008

Many of the newer strains of spyware have built in protections making them extremely hard to remove. Often times they pop up in random directories under random names. They can attach to your startup files and simply regenerate themselves every time you reboot. You can follow the instructions below and [...]

10 quick security fixes you can do right now

August 25, 2008

Here is a list of some great security fixes you can enact right now. For a free spyware and virus scan please visit Spyware Fix.

clipped from www.computerworld.com

Fix 3: Let the latest browsers fight for you

The most insidious hijacked Web pages are nearly impossible to spot. Tiny snippets of inserted code that don’t [...]

Antispyware Bills Being Caught Up in the Senate

August 23, 2008

As many experts have been able to see for years now the government is way behind in passing proper anti spyware legislation to properly punish those vicious companies that create spyware. But legitimate arguments emerge on what constitutes spyware. The discussions continue.

clipped from computerworld.com

The House of Representatives passed two antispyware [...]