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2010 was a busy year for scareware, and 2011 is prepped for similar growth. According to Panda Security, over 5 percent of computers worldwide are affected by rogue antivirus programs. How do you know if yours is one of them? Rogue programs like Palladium Pro have distinctive calling cards which they leave all over your computer. Learning what these are can help you avoid them in the future, and avoid spending money on ineffectual scareware.
Posted: 2011-03-06
Category: Software
Optimal functioning is crucial, whether you use your computer for work, for school, or for financial transactions. When it isn't operating as smoothly as possible, we look for answers. Unfortunately, the loudest answers typically come from rogue antivirus or optimizer programs like Memory Fixer. They offer threat resolution and protection, but, in the end, they are able to deliver little to no security for your computer.
Posted: 2011-03-04
Category: Software
On any day that you check your email it’s almost guaranteed that there will be three to four phishing emails on the list. Learning to recognize them and reporting them is detrimental to someday putting a stop to it.
Posted: 2010-12-15
Category: Computer
In this day and age where nearly 89 percent of Americans own a home computer, most people who spend time online are aware of the internet term 'Spam'. Basically this is a term for unsolicited emails which are duplicated and sent to multiple recipients. In most cases, the person receiving these messages would not have initiated action to warrant delivery. They are unwanted, and sometimes to the unsuspecting person potentially dangerous.
Posted: 2010-12-15
Category: Computer
Have you ever visited a site on the web only to later find your browsing experience captive to advertisements and prompt buttons you can't seem to get rid of? The odds are you allowed an adware toolbar to be added to your web browser.
Posted: 2010-12-10
Category: Software
Browser toolbars have become a popular way to make information easier to utilize for an internet consumer. These toolbars are typically add-ons that are downloadable for browsers and are viewable when operating the browser. While some are helpful, others raise questions about their utility. In addition there are several variations of browser toolbars. Some are there to help with web searches, some monitor malicious content, and some even provide weather information.
Posted: 2010-12-07
Category: Software
Many people give a PC Tools Spyware Doctor review on a regular basis to inform others of its main functions. The software cost $30. The manufacturer claims the software was created to get rid of malicious adware and other spyware applications. Here is a more in depth analysis in a PC Tools Spyware Doctor review:
Posted: 2010-12-04
Category: Software
In today’s corporate and business driven world, using email and surfing on the web is more common than ever. Millions of sites are visited everyday and thousands of emails can be sent each day by just one company. The vast number of people that are surfing the web and sending emails greatly increases the number of spammers using the web. To thwart off their spam, it is crucial to use only the best spam filtering programs.
Posted: 2010-12-01
Category: Software
To the average computer user, it can be a very frustrating situation in having to deal with a machine that has been infected with spyware. Not knowing what measures to take that will eradicate unwanted malware can add to the frustration. That is why an anti-spyware program can be a very valuable tool. The following XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware Review should help determine how this program can be of help.
Posted: 2010-12-01
Category: Software
Spyware is a type of malicious software that can steal information off of your personal computer without you knowing. It is extremely difficult to detect because it is often hidden so very well. A lot of people who use personal computers believe they are immune to spyware. In other words, they do not think it will happen to them.
Posted: 2010-11-28
Category: Software
Surfing the internet has become an activity of everyday life, however it also brings many perils. The worst fear of most internet users is the fear of obtaining a computer virus. Computer viruses, such as a Trojan Horse, are very malicious. Malicious software, also know as malware, can easily gain access to your computer from the inside, rendering it nearly useless.
Posted: 2010-11-22
Category: Software
Sometimes there are instances where one does not have full control over the computer. The user will not know what is actually happening in the background of the computer without his knowledge or consent. This is the activity of the Malware. Definition of Malware.
Posted: 2010-11-22
Category: Software
When surfing the internet, there are many ways for you to feel insecure, even intimidated by ads or "too good to be true" offers. Many people fall victim to unaccredited businesses or online schools, get rich quick scams, and even just spam and pop ups.
Posted: 2010-11-18
Category: Software
When choosing the best firewall software, there are several items to consider. The top considerations should be: Price, quality, easy to install and easy to use, and what does the product come with. You can rate these items in a personal order of importance.
Posted: 2010-11-18
Category: Software
Cyberbullying has become a major issue facing today’s youth. With the evolution of technology, bullying has moved from the schoolyard to the internet. Several cyberbullying incidents have received national press, causing several different states to pass legislation to handle the onslaught of cyberbullies.
Posted: 2010-11-15
Category: Software
