Guide to Norton Antivirus 2007 by Cedric Price
Norton Antivirus 2007, or shortly NAV 2k7, is the latest product to come from Symantec, the industry leader in the field of security software. Norton Antivirus is well known to pc users around the world and it’s designed to protect computers against spyware, adware, worms, viruses and other... According to the definition given by Wikipedia.org, a computer virus is a 'program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user.' This self-reproduction is now made even easier with the popularity of the Internet, because a virus can spread easily across the...

Searching For Free Antivirus Software by George Royal
These are some of the best, completely free antivirus software and add-ons available on the internet for download. Avast Home Edition: This is a completely free but one of the best antivirus applications available anywhere, which is intended for non-commercial use. ... It features a resident Virus Guard which monitors file movements automatically such as downloading of data from the internet. ... AVG Free Edition: The free edition is available to home users for personal and non-commercial use on a single computer.

The Peer-to-Peer Fiasco – A Tax Time Warning! by Greg Richburg
It has been almost 2 years since I last visited this topic, and to my amazement, this problem has grown to enormous proportions. Napster, Morpheus, Bearshare, Kazaa… Sound familiar? Well the originals are still available, but the new kids on the block that are really making a stir are Shareaza,... Luckily damage was limited due to somewhat of an anti-virus infrastructure. ... And if your anti-virus programs are not up to date, or your firewall systems are not secure enough, you better watch out.

Basic Spyware Tips by Steve John Cowan
Nowadays, it's a sad but true fact that spyware and adware programs are a far greater threat to your internet security than the dreaded computer viruses. Indeed, spyware, adware and other so-called malware (such as key loggers and trojan horses) actually constitute the biggest single online... The simple answer is that the best approach is a combination of the two, and, unlike anti-virus programs, you can run more than one anti-spyware program on your system without any problems. ... Spyware comes in various guises and forms, but basically, it is a program or piece of information that is...

Linux Network Monitoring Software by Jennifer Bailey
Are you looking for an all-in-one solution for monitoring your network? The answer to your question is using Linux networking monitoring software products to check the performance of the other computers in your organization. Software like Nagios offers simplicity and effectiveness to help you... Many businesses today use Linux network monitoring software and software for spyware removal, anti-virus programs and firewalls to prevent sabotage. ... Linux networking software that helps you sniff out the Internet traffic is more advantageous than any other server used for networking monitoring...

How A Personal Firewall Helps To Protect Your Home Computer From Hackers by Richard Rogers
There are two types of firewall available to the home computer user. A hardware firewall is a device which sits between your computer and the internet. At home for example it could reside on a broadband router which is used to share your internet connection with a number of computers. ... It is important to remember that the firewall is only part of your computer security and does not negate the need for a good anti virus solution, a spyware removal tool and a degree of caution / common on sense on the type of websites a user visits.

Adware Protection – My Big Lesson by Kelvin Watersford
Working in an office all day, connected to an open network I need to be very protective of my computer. I don’t look at those sites I shouldn’t be looking at, I don’t download music, and I have an adware and virus protection plan I stick to religiously. ... Anyway by the time I pulled myself out of sushi mode, up the stairs, and back to the office my weekly spyware scan was complete, and was congratulating me on having a “spyware and adware free computer.” Working on the net all day every day, competent adware protection software is important.

What You Must Know About Spyware Right Now by Jon Davis
Spyware is like the new technological nuclear weapon on the internet. Spyware can not only damage the health of your computer but it can also steal your personal identity other personal information. Spyware is software that is hidden inside legitimate downloads that you come across on the internet. ... The software is programmed to scan deep into your computer in search for any spyware parasites it has a record of in its database, this is why it's important to keep you software updated as many new spyware threats are being released every week.

3 Must-Ask Questions When Purchasing a Spyware Remover by Kevin Nelson
Spyware is one of several threats that can cause a surprising amount of damage to your computer. Along with that, spyware can help criminals carry out identity theft or other malicious activity. Since spyware is becoming more and more of a problem for computer users, many people are taking steps... Therefore, the anti-spyware program should have a feature, similar to what’s found in most anti-virus programs, which allows you to schedule periodic scans of your computer. ... When spyware infects your computer system, you don’t have time to be fumbling through a 30-page manual or in contact...

SpyBot.Com (SpyBot Search & Destroy Version 1.4) by Darren Miller
What Is Spyware, Adware, Grayware and Malware? ------------ SpyBot.com - To put it simply; spyware, adware, greyware, and malware, are files and programs, typically installed on your computer without your consent, and range from annoying to quite dangerous. ... How SpyBot-S&D Can Help You ------------ If you are concerned about being spied on, your Internet usage tracked, computer performance problems, people tracking what you type, and the possibility of become the target of fraud, then you need a tool that can pick-up where your anti-virus software drops-off.