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  • CDC / H1N1 Vaccination Scam Infects VictimsCreated: 2009-12-01 @ 19:13:06 EST     Updated: 2009-12-01 @ 19:28:01 EST
    Attackers are sending email disguised as correspondence from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The email claims an H1N1 vaccination registration is required. Those who comply with the request …
  • G Data InternetSecurity 2010Created: 2009-11-19 @ 12:12:46 EST     
    If all you're concerned about in security suite is signature detection, then G Data SecuritySuite 2010 is a safe bet. Combining two engines (AVAST and BitDefender), G Data SecuritySuite 2010 has ac…
  • What is Malvertising?Created: 2009-11-17 @ 16:02:28 EST     
    Malvertising is malicious advertising that contains active scripts designed to download malware or force unwanted content onto your computer. Here's how to block it…
  • IObit: Trusting Your Antivirus VendorCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 14:22:35 EST     
    Antivirus software has full rights to your system, full access to your data, and full access to the Internet. For many users, antivirus software has more rights and abilities on their computer than…
  • Setting Up Password Recovery Via EmailCreated: 2009-11-11 @ 12:33:29 EST     
    Many online accounts let you enter an email address that will be used if your password is ever forgotten or is changed. But improperly managed, the email recovery option can leave you at greater ri…
  • Secret Questions for Online Accounts: Choosing the Right Secret Answ…Created: 2009-11-11 @ 12:20:13 EST     
    Most online accounts include a 'secret' question to assist in password recovery, the correct answer to which is supposed to validate that you really are the legitimate owner of that account. The pr…
  • Avoid Computer Viruses - How to Avoid Computer Viruses Video…Created: 2009-11-06 @ 10:53:47 EST     
    Computer hackers are always looking for new ways to install viruses on vulnerable computers. The good news is that with a little bit of vigilance you can avoid computer viruses. Check out these tip…
  • How to Remove SecurityTool ScarewareCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:31:55 EDT     
    securitytool scareware rogue scanner process explorer safe mode registry editor securitytool rogue scareware regedit blocked task manager security tool…
  • Trend Micro Internet Security Suite Pro 2010 ReviewCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 06:59:38 EDT     
    Trend Micro Internet Security Suite Pro 2010 offers all the latest buzzwords, but how well it delivers may be a mixed bag. …
  • How to Enable Windows Automatic UpdatesCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 23:37:13 EDT     
    Microsoft provides an automatic update feature for Windows - but unfortunately malware often disables it. Make sure Windows automatic updates are configured properly by following these steps…
  • F-Secure Internet Security Suite 2010 ReviewCreated: 2009-10-07 @ 02:19:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 02:25:10 EDT
    Review of F-Secure Internet Security Suite 2010. Families that need to control Internet access for younger children and teens will find much to like about F-Secure Internet Security 2010. Parental …
  • ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 ReviewCreated: 2009-10-06 @ 13:13:26 EDT     
    ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 takes a holistic approach to security - combining malware and intrusion prevention with online backup and full drive encryption to protect data in the event of a los…
  • Understanding Antivirus TestsCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 13:42:38 EDT     
    It can be difficult for consumers to tell which antivirus product is legitimate, much less which of the legitimate antivirus products are best suited for their own needs. The problem can be exacerb…
  • Twitter Safety: How to Tweet and Twitter Without Spam, Phish, or Sca…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 15:41:12 EDT     
    The micro-blogging Twitter phenomenon has captured global fancy and provided an instant platform for expressing your every thought in 140 characters or less. Unfortunately, Twitter has also capture…
  • Help! My Email was Hacked!Created: 2009-09-22 @ 14:49:21 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 21:35:02 EDT
    Do you suspect your email account has been hacked? Can't login to your email account? Are you getting undeliverable and bounce messages for email you never sent? Are friends and family complaining …
  • Antivirus: There to Help You Help YourselfCreated: 2009-09-11 @ 13:29:25 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-11 @ 13:31:12 EDT
    Is antivirus software dead or dying? Some say yes. Others believe that antivirus can and will offer great protection - if users are open to change…
  • Wire Transfer ScamsCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 13:17:54 EDT     
    Small businesses in the U.S. are having their hard-earned funds stolen by cybercriminals and transferred overseas, all thanks to the willing gullibility of scam victims engaged in illegal wire tran…
  • Online Virus SandboxCreated: 2009-08-19 @ 13:31:57 EDT     
    Years ago, if your antivirus detected a virus, chances are you'd find a pretty complete description of that threat in any number of virus encyclopedias. Today, however, with a few tens of thousands…
  • Immunet: Free Cloud and Community Based AntivirusCreated: 2009-08-19 @ 11:23:20 EDT     
    The free Immunet Protect antivirus is community-based in-the-cloud antivirus for PCs. …
  • Malware: A Never-Ending RaceCreated: 2009-08-12 @ 14:21:49 EDT     
    It took 20 years (1986-2006) for malware to reach the one million mark. Since then, the rate of malware has been doubling every year, and is now threatening to double every six months. Being proact…
  • Antivirus Firewall SoftwareCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 13:31:05 EDT     
    My antivirus software disabled my existing firewall and I don't know which is better to use. Should I use antivirus firewall software, the operating system firewall (i.e. Windows of Mac OS firewall…
  • How to Safeguard Your Privacy in FacebookCreated: 2009-08-10 @ 12:52:46 EDT     
    Facebook might seem like a "friends and family" social network, but it can expose your personal information to the whole world if you're not careful. Be smart about what you reveal online…
  • Free Virus Removal Tools, Tips, and TricksUpdated: 2009-12-03 @ 11:02:27 EST
    A list of free tools, tips, and tricks to get rid of viruses and keep them from getting back on your system. …
  • Gearing up for college: How to keep your computer safe on a tight bu…Updated: 2009-08-12 @ 16:40:46 EDT
    Whether you're going off to college for the first time, or are a returning student, chances are you're on a tight budget. Fortunately, that doesn't mean your computer security has to suffer. While …
  • Antivirus FAQsUpdated: 2009-08-12 @ 13:58:02 EDT
    Answers to frequently asked antivirus questions…
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