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Computers » Security » Web Site | By John Pawlett @ Sunday, 7th January 2007 @ 3:58 AM

Removal programs can sometimes seem hard to find. You click on a link that promise free removal, but end up on a site with programs that eventually turn out to have a lot of strings attached. You might only be able to try out the program for a very short time, such as a few days, before you must purchase an expensive version of it. A few days is usually not enough to find if you are comfortable with you removal or not. Another disadvantage with this system is that when you purchase an exp... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By John Pawlett @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 9:17 AM

If you use the internet, There is over 90% chance your computer is infected with spyware - Source CNN. Just think about it. You probably have at least one, if not more computers in your home. Most computers today have internet access. And if you receive email from others and surf to a couple of sites can you be almost completely sure you have some kind of spyware installed in your computer. How dangerous are spyware? Let me give you a short list of things spyware can do, ... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By John Pawlett @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 9:15 AM

Most Internet users recognize the need of protecting their computers against viruses, as the vast majority of us sooner or later become painfully aware of these nasty little programs when they shut down our PC, spam our mailbox or delete our files. Viruses are, however, not the only malicious software programs out there. The newest addition to the evil software family is the so called Spywares and a good anti-virus program or firewall is not enough to safeguard against these clever progra... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By John Pawlett @ Friday, 5th January 2007 @ 8:16 AM

Bundling software applications together is a practice much abused by purveyors of adware. The potential for sneaking unwanted software into a bundle of desirable software is obvious. The benefits of bundling software aren\'t so obvious. Isn\'t it time to consider dumping the practice of bundling software altogether? Bundled Software: When Is It Not Adware? If a user wants a piece of software, why can\'t he or she be allowed to install it separately? If the bundled so... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By John Pawlett @ Wednesday, 3rd January 2007 @ 5:04 PM

Spyware is the virtual plague of the new Millenium. You no longer have to receive emails with viruses in them or even click on dangerous links on websites. Simply surfing the web can now leave you wide open to the scourge of spyware. You may also hear spyware referred to as malware. What is spyware? Spyware is when a program is placed on your PC without your consent. The most common way for this to happen is when you install a separate application such as a file sharing program or free... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By Michael Hehn @ Tuesday, 2nd January 2007 @ 4:31 PM

Too many computer users neglect to do the basic maintenance of their computer. The result is a clear path to their personal information. Hackers are diligently at work everyday trying to find the weakness in your system so that they may be able to steal your personal information. Others would simply like to create trouble and destroy your hard drive. There is a wide variety of protective software available, such as adware removers, antivirus tools, keypatrol agents, spyware blasters and s... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Tuesday, 25th July 2006 @ 6:57 PM

Becoming a victim of Internet fraud unfortunately is increasing in 2005 consumers spent more $65.1 billion. Everyday more and more people enjoy purchasing items online. The Internet National Fraud Centre Watch reported that the average loss to fraud victims for just the first six months of 2005 was $2,579. This is compared to the $895 average for all of 2004. Complaints relating to general merchandise purchases (goods never received or misrepresented) accounted for 30% of Internet fr... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By Anthony Hetherington @ Monday, 22nd May 2006 @ 6:31 PM

This case study features a stalker that would pretend to commit suicide. One can only imagine what perverted pleasure he got from this act, nor how often his plan succeeded but his act was extremely well rehearsed and he used it as a softener to extort money. He would take his time getting to know a potential victim looking especially for someone with a nurturing or caring nature and over several weeks he would befriend them dropping a few hints that all was not well in his life but he ... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By David Dwight @ Friday, 28th April 2006 @ 8:07 PM

Adware removal is actually one of the most important aspects of keeping your computer running safely,securely and free from all outside intrusions. There are many people who think that adware and spyware does not indeed cause a great deal to worry about, this could not be further from the truth. The plain fact is that anything that infiltrates the inner workings of your computer must without fail be treated with the upmost distrust and caution. Adware or spyware by its very nature will m... more...

Computers » Security » Web Site | By Dwight Brown @ Friday, 28th April 2006 @ 7:24 PM

Just 3 out of 100 Internet users are able to sniff out sites ready to drop spyware or adware onto their computers, security company McAfee said Wednesday. In an online quiz run by McAfee\'s recently-acquired SiteAdvisor, a service that alerts users of possible spyware- and adware-infecting sites via search results at Google, Yahoo, and MSN, 97 percent of more than 14,000 consumers were fooled by one or more malicious sites. \"We know it\'s not easy to judge a site\'... more...