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What is the purpous of a computer virus?



Why do people create computer viruses?

As a computer technician, my clients frequently ask me “Why do people create computer viruses?”, especially after I have been called out to remove a virus from their computer. This is what I tell them.

There are hundreds of thousands of viruses out there (if not millions) and they often designed for different objectives. Most of them... Read More

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An " Apple" a day keeps the virus away!.



Mac OS X doesn’t get PC viruses. And its built-in defenses help keep you safe from other malware without the hassle of constant alerts and sweeps.


Defense against viruses and other malware.

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With virtually no effort on your part, Mac OS X offers a multilayered system of defenses against viruses and other malicious applications, or malware. For example, it prevents hackers... Read More

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This is one wall you want to keep up.



How to boost your malware defense and protect your PC

To help secure your computer against malware:

Build up your malware defenses

Install antivirus and antispyware programs from a trusted source

  • Never download anything in response to a warning from a program you didn't install or don't recognize that... Read More

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A new virus to worry about.




Beware of Real kamasutra.pps.exe computer virus

London, Jan 15: The Kama Sutra virus, which affected millions of computers in 2006, is back again. Many security experts have warned about the spread of new Kama Sutra virus in the form of a Powerpoint presentation


Experts added that it's very difficult to remove the virus once it is infected the computer. The virus spread... Read More
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War is declared on the virus



Virus war

Stay connected — but be aware of bogus e-mails


By Trevor Stokes
Staff Writer

Published: Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:27 p.m.

The past year reached a new record high for bogus e-mails that clog people's inboxes and can release damaging and costly viruses on computers.

Nearly 90 percent of sent e-mail is a ruse... Read More

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A different take on computer viruses


New Computer Virus List

OPRAH WINFREY VIRUS: Your 200MB hard drive suddenly shrinks to 80MB, and then slowly expands back to 200MB.

AT&T VIRUS: Every three minutes it tells you what great service you are getting.

MCI VIRUS: Every three minutes it reminds you that you're paying too much for the AT&T virus.

PAUL REVERE VIRUS: This revolutionary virus does not horse... Read More

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Firewall protection and what you should know.


What You Should Know About Firewalls

It's 2 a.m. Do you know what your PC is doing? If not, you're probably not running a firewall to protect your system from hackers and malcontents.

By Michael Desmond, PCWorld

Nov 25, 2004 1:00 am

Scott Rolf knows trouble when he sees it. An IT director for a law firm near Cleveland, Ohio, Rolf was asked by a friend to check out the new Web... Read More

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Oh no another new virus to worry about!



'Here You Have' Is a Windows Problem

Every time a virus like the current "Here You Have" worm comes around, people shake their heads, wring their hands and wonder how "computer security" can be improved.

The assumption, for many, is that malware like this is simply part of having a computer. Thank... Read More

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Who would of thought Malware could be so smart?.


New malware attack laughs at your antivirus software

how do you get a malware exploit to bypass antivirus protection? By making it work the same way the antivirus software does.

A new exploit outlined this week is so effective, say researchers, that it can slip by “virtually all” antivirus protection undetected.

It works the same way an antivirus app does,... Read More

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How come Mac never gets sick?

Why are there no Mac viruses?


Image: Apple Inc.

Image: Apple Inc.

There are, as far as we know, no Mac OS X viruses in the wild.

To prove that assertion wrong, you only have to name one.

Academic proofs of concept and theoretical vulnerabilities don't count. Neither do computer worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, spam or any of the other... Read More

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Windows 7 firewall and you.

Introduction

Since the introduction of the first firewall built into the operating system (Internet Connection Firewall) of Windows XP, Microsoft has steadily improved the firewall in each subsequent incarnation of Windows. While the Windows Firewall included in the newest client OS, Windows 7 is more evolutionary than revolutionary, it does provide some nice tweaks to make... Read More

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Keeping your computer healthy!

What Are the Symptoms of a Computer Virus?
Antivirus

computer viruses can cause a variety of symptoms, or like cancer, a computer virus may produce no symptoms at all. Some symptoms that seem like a virus may be from something relatively harmless.

Best advice, if you see symptoms unusual to your computer, find professional help. If you are operating without... Read More

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How Firewalls Work

How Firewalls Work

by Jeff Tyson

Why Firewall Security?

There are many creative ways that unscrupulous people use to... Read More
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