Its Halloween! Spooks, Specters and Spyware!

It was late, I had put off going to the Software Convention till the last minute. I just had to watch my favorite show on TV, "S-Files".  Its that episode where the Computer Salespeople all turn into Pod People and ,,,,well never mind. Its really scary!  So I'm...

How to Protect PC from Vundo

Unlike viruses, trojan horses such as Vundo do not replicate on your machine. This is certainly good news, but it doesn't mean they're any less malicious...

Goldilocks and the three Anti Spyware Products

Once apon a time, there was a young lady who became lost while traveling.  She decided to pull over at a rest stop and get online with her laptop to find directions. As she booted up her trusty laptop, she remembered her AntiVirus was about to expire. Well, she thought,...

How to thwart the Barbarian Spyware

Today, on most internet user's computers, we have the ability to employ software, along with our intelligence, to prevent viruses and spyware. To put this article about online safety into proper perspective, we'll use Medieval defense tactics.  This is accomplished by 3...

Virus writers target web videos

When you click on a video and a pop up comes up saying you need to download a codec to view, don't trust it." Security firms are reporting more and more instances of booby-trapped Windows codecs - file compressors - required to play some video formats. Some of the codecs let...

SpyZooka Your Ultimate Spyware Solution

Spyware can be a confusing subject for the regular pc user (those that don't speak geek). If you're dealing with a spyware problem and you need to <a href="http://www.spyzooka.com/">remove spyware</a> from your pc here is some helpful advice on how to blast that...

Throw a Coat over It: Teacher's Porn Conviction Debate

This is a follow-up to my earlier post. If I may correct Mark Steinmentz, throwing a coat, or any other article of clothing, over a computer will not remove malware. The machine must be erased and the operating system reinstalled, which is beyond the DIY comfort level of most...

Substitute Teacher, Not Adware, Convicted in School Computer Porn Case

Fascinating story, as the defendant's alibi is far more plausible than the prosecution's assertion. Also, the "expert witness" is incorrect in his description of how browsers highlight URL's. "A substitute teacher in the Norwich school system is facing up to 40 years in...

Trojan Horse….Greek Myth or Computer Nemesis?

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Lock Down Your Pc From Hacker Attacks!

Did you know that SPYWARE is the number one threat to personal computing? Also, 9 out of 10 PCs that are hooked up to the INTERNET are infected with SPYWARE or ADWARE, and in most cases both!Read More Here

How to Avoid Suspicious Web Sites

No matter how you arrive at an unsafe Web site, much can go wrong when you do. Phishers will attempt to coerce you into disclosing sensitive information--such as your address and social security number--and adware engines may sprout pop-ups over your screen like a field of...