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Four Ways To Make Online Computing Safer

June 13th, 2011 0 Comments

Four Ways To Make Online Computing SaferThe use of web applications from doing the most basic things like checking emails to social networking makes the internet as a whole a prime target for malicious viruses and cyber crimes. As surprising as it may seem, it is estimated that the majority of the PCs get infected because of clicking on a nasty website address as compared to viruses residing on a local computer. Here are four ways in which online computing can be made...

How Do I Know If I Have a Virus on My Computer?

June 10th, 2011 0 Comments

How Do I Know If I Have a Virus on My Computer?Getting a virus on your computer is every computer user's number one nightmare. Often an inexperienced computer user simply thinks that their computer is doing the things, when in actual fact, there is a virus causing havoc in the background. If more people were aware of the symptoms of a virus, the problem could probably be solved earlier and cause less stress. The best way to know if your computer has a virus or not is to get yourself...

How to Make Sure Your Emails Are Safe

June 8th, 2011 0 Comments

How to Make Sure Your Emails Are SafeLet's go into the mind of a hacker for a minute. They will play on your fears, and your greed. Listed below are the two most common types of email that can scam you out of your personal information and money. The "I need your help" Email. A lawyer looking for Heir to large Estate Exiled Royalty from Another country Wife of someone important that is in desperate need of help. Winning the Lottery The email from the Lawyer...

How Viruses and Spyware Attack Your PC!

June 5th, 2011 0 Comments

How Viruses and Spyware Attack Your PC!You must have known of the importance of having an anti-virus protection and spyware removal tool on your PC. But did you know how viruses and spyware actually attack your PC? This is crucial in appreciating the role and importance of installing essential software protection on your computer. What Malicious Software Programs Are Viruses and spyware are also referred to as malicious software programs or malware that can attack your computer at...

Five Anti Keylogging Techniques to Keep You Safe

June 1st, 2011 0 Comments

Five Anti Keylogging Techniques to Keep You SafeKeylogging is one of the most serious threats to your identity in the digital age - any website you visit, any attachment you download, or any stranger you allow to use your computer could potentially install a piece of keystroke logging spyware that could record your every keystroke you type as you're using your computer; this includes credit card numbers, banking information, and important personal information. If you do have a keylogger on...