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  • Quick Heal Technologies - Antivirus Vendor Created: Monday, January 31, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    Quick Heal Technologies - Antivirus Software Vendor
  • CA Technologies - Antivirus Vendor Created: Monday, January 31, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    CA Technologies antivirus software
  • AVAST Software (formerly ALWIL) - Antivirus Vendor Created: Monday, January 31, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    AVAST Software (formerly ALWIL) - Antivirus Software Vendor
  • Updating Internet Explorer Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    This tutorial will show you how to upgrade your Internet Explorer (IE) browser to the latest version using a variety of methods.
  • iLivid Virus Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    The iLivid virus presents itself as a tool called "iLivid Free Download Manager." The virus tricks people into thinking that the application will assist with media downloads. Learn more about the d...
  • IE Security Add-ons Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Learn the best security add-ons for Internet Explorer.
  • Drive-by Download Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Drive-by Downloads are malicious attacks that can infect your computer. Learn more about this threat.
  • Trojan:JS/Seedabutor.B Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Seedabutor.B is a malicious drive-by download attack. Learn how to remove this malware.
  • Configuring Internet Explorer 10 Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    Internet Explorer 10 is the newest web browser from Microsoft. Learn how to configure IE10 for best results.
  • What is a Logic Bomb? Created: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    Logic bombs are malware that are executed in response to specific events. Learn more about logic bombs and how you can avoid this attack.
  • Firefox Redirect Virus Created: Sunday, March 24, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    Firefox Redirect Virus causes unwanted results by redirecting your Internet searches. Follow these steps to help you remove the Firefox Redirect Virus.
  • Top 5 Malware Threats Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013
    Learn about the top most dangerous malware and how to protect your PC from being infected.
  • What is Malware? Created: Monday, February 18, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
    A detailed explanation of malware, which includes viruses, trojan horses, logic bombs, spyware, worms, and rootkits.
  • Disk Antivirus Professional Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
    Disk Antivirus Professional is a FAKE antivirus application. Learn how to detect and prevent it from infecting your computer.
  • Fake Antivirus Software Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
    Fake antivirus software will conduct false virus scans on your computer. Learn how to detect these threats.
  • How to Remove the FBI Virus Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
    The FBI Ransomware can take your PC hostage by forcing you to pay a ransom in order to free you computer. Avoid from becoming a victim and follow these step-by-step instructions for removing the FB...
  • 5 Ways to Keep Your PC Safe from Suspicious.Emit Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013
    Suspicious.Emit; computer virus; new computer viruses; malware; Prevent Suspicous.Emit
  • How to Avoid the Loyphish Phishing Scam Created: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
    Learn about the Loyphish Phishing Scam and find out how you can avoid from being scammed.
  • What is Sirefef Malware? Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 07, 2013
    Learn about the dangers of Sirefef (ZeroAccess) Malware and how to prevent it.
  • Contact Information for the About.com Antivirus Guide Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013
    Find out how to get in touch with the About.com Antivirus Guide.
  • Is Google Play Safe? Created: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013
    Is Google Play Safe from Malware?
  • Tips for Mac Safety From Viruses Video Created: Thursday, November 01, 2012 Updated: Thursday, November 01, 2012
    Keep your Mac safe from viruses can be pretty simple, as long as you follow these steps. Watch this About.com video for tips for mac safety from viruses.
  • Overview of Best Free Mac Antivirus Software Video Created: Friday, October 12, 2012 Updated: Friday, October 12, 2012
    Can Macs still get infected with viruses? Of course they do! Watch this About.com video to learn 5 free antivirus programs that will keep your Mac safe and give you peace of mind.
  • Using PC Tools iAntiVirus for Mac Video Created: Monday, October 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, October 01, 2012
    iAntivirus for Mac is a great free software to protect your computer from viruses and malware. Watch this About.com video for tips on using PC Tools' iAntivirus for Mac.
  • What Does Mac Antivirus Software Do? Video Created: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, August 07, 2012
    Macs tend to need more antivirus protection these days than they used to. This video from About.com will explain how Mac antivirus software works to protect your computer.
  • Notable Mac Viruses and Malware to Look Out For Video Created: Friday, August 03, 2012 Updated: Friday, August 03, 2012
    Though Macs have a reputation as being impervious to viruses, there is some malware that you should always be on the lookout for. This About.com video will explain what Mac viruses and malware you ...
  • Overview of Best Free Windows Antivirus Software Video Created: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, August 01, 2012
    Antivirus software for Windows is available for free. Before you commit to one software, watch this About.com video to find out which Antivirus software is best for your Windows PC.
  • Best Antivirus Software for Macs Video Created: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
    Looking for some antivirus software for your Mac? This video from About.com will offer a couple suggestions for great antivirus software for Macs.
  • How to Disable AutoComplete in Netscape Video Created: Thursday, July 12, 2012 Updated: Thursday, July 12, 2012
    AutoComplete in Netscape Navigator can make entering information online a breeze, but sometimes this feature is best when disabled. Watch this how-to video from About.com to learn different ways to...
  • Best Antivirus Software for Windows Video Created: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
    The best antivirus software for Windows comes from the three best know programs: Norton, McAfee and AVG. Learn more about what these antivirus softwares can do for Windows computers in this About.c...
  • How Antivirus Software Works Video Created: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
    Antivirus software is made by developers and programmers create codes to wipe malicious codes from your system. Learn more about how antivirus software works and how it can save your computer with ...
  • Guide to Online Virus Scanners Video Created: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
    Virus scanners will help search your computer for viruses, but they work best in conjunction with installed antivirus software. Watch this video from About.com to learn how to use online virus scan...

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