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The difference between Virus and Worms. |
| 6/24/2010 7:42:21 PM |
What is a computer worm?
A computer worm is a software program that is designed to copy itself from one computer to another, without human interaction. Unlike a computer virus, a worm can copy itself automatically. Worms can replicate in great volume. For example, a worm can send out copies of itself to every contact in your e-mail address book, and then it can send itself... Read More |
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Who would of thought Malware could be so smart?. |
| 5/21/2010 6:11:16 AM |
 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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This is a threat to your computer! |
| 3/10/2010 8:00:14 AM |
Do you have Internet Security 2010 on your computer system and you do not know what it is? Well I can tell you what it is. I also can also tell you that if you computer is infected; you will have lots of problems. Internet Security 2010 is rogue anti-spyware application, which is a complete scam [...] More » |
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How come Mac never gets sick? |
| 3/7/2010 6:37:57 AM |
Why are there no Mac viruses?September 2, 2009 10:53 AM
 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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Keeping your computer healthy! |
| 1/31/2010 6:40:43 AM |
What Are the Symptoms of a Computer Virus? Maryan Pelland 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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Now you see me, now you dont; Virtual credit cards. |
| 1/24/2010 6:51:32 AM |
Before buying from potentially unscrupulous merchants, call up your credit card company and ask for a virtual credit card number. The disposable numbers expire after a single use, preventing merchants from signing you up for added or recurring charges. Virtual numbers are... Read More |
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Be the master of your own world! |
| 1/13/2010 8:30:39 AM |
Enable Windows 7's Hidden "God Mode" As indicated by enthusiasts around the Web, there is a simple way to access a hidden "God Mode" in Windows 7 and Vista. With a name like that, your expectations might be a little high -- and no, Windows is not... Read More |
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How did this end up on my computer! |
| 11/9/2009 5:55:41 AM |
Of all the sinister things that Internet viruses do, this might be the worst: They can make you an unsuspecting collector of child pornography. Heinous pictures and videos can be deposited on computers by viruses — the malicious programs better known for swiping your credit card numbers. In this twist, it's your reputation that's stolen. Pedophiles can exploit virus-infected... Read More |
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Beware of bogus software! |
| 10/27/2009 5:35:15 AM |
It's become an all-too-common scam: A legitimate Web site pops up a window that looks just like a real security warning. It says there's something wrong with the computer, and click here to fix it. A few clicks later, the victim is paying out US$40 for some bogus software, called rogue antivirus. Rogue AV scams have become a big problem in recent months, but according to... Read More |
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Are you really protected completely? |
| 10/19/2009 6:23:26 AM |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tens of millions of U.S. computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime. Cyberthieves are increasingly planting fake security alerts that pop up when computer users access a legitimate website. The "alert"... Read More |
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