Does Microsoft Show Hackers How To Attack? by Jim Edwards
After another security hole recently surfaced in Microsoft's Windows operating system, the software giant released a patch this past Friday to plug the possibly devastating "back door" which allows hackers to potentially seize control of any pc running Windows. ... (I won't even get into how many people don't operate up-to-date anti-virus protection.) Whenever Microsoft publishes a security update, especially for a highly publicized and obviously widespread security breach, thousands of people will not immediately download the update.

The Opera Alternative by Jakob Jelling
Security flaws have long plagued Internet Explorer (IE), the market-dominating web browser from Microsoft. IE won the early browser wars, not only because it was free and bundled with Windows, but because it had some features and capabilities that its only real competitor, Netscape, didn't have. ... While Opera does have a paid version, you can also download a sponsored version (with ads unobtrusively placed in the browser control area), which is free. ... (You should of course always use anti-virus software to protect your PC, regardless of browser.

Computer Security Tips for Privacy and Identity Protection by Debbie Jacobsen
Anti spyware software, anti virus software, and a good personal firewall provide the best protection against the majority of internet security threats that exist today. Although everyone using the internet should be using these products, I find that most casual internet users are only running an... If you do download free software, only download from developer’s site. ... Without the added protection of a software firewall and anti spyware software, there are still some things you can do to help ensure your personal information doesn’t get stolen by malicious spyware and you don’t become...

How To Use Spyware Elimination Software by Philippa Smith
Spyware elimination software is designed to detect and eliminate spyware. A large number of spyware elimination software products are available. Some of them are available as freeware and some as shareware. Shareware can be used for a specified period, usually 30 days. ... It also provides you with anti-virus and anti-Spam capability and prevents malicious software from entering your PC. ... * The right spyware elimination software will ensure your privacy and keep your computer free of advertisements.

Adware Can Cause Real Stress and Data Loss - Scan as Quick as You Can by Keith Larraby
Free adware and spyware scans are something that you should certainly take advantage of if your computer is running slow and you do not presently use an adware program. They can easily be utilized in one of 2 varying ways. Firstly you can actually get an online scan without downloading any... You will find that a free scan software will carry out what is called a deep system scan and the adware that has locked itself in the deepest and most intricate workings of your computer will easily be located in order for you to destroy it.

Viruses and Malicious Software - How to Protect Your Computer by Eldon Martin
Malicious software, or malware, is likely the most widespread problem faced by computer users today. As a computer technician, I find that about three out of four jobs I do for home computer users are to remove malware in one form or another. Malware programs come in several forms: Spyware and... Many computers with up-to-date anti-virus and firewall software arrive at my door infested with malware to the extent that they are unusable. ... Many computer users try to protect their computers by installing anti-virus and firewall programs.

Microsoft Blues by Tony Dean
With the advent of 'Service Pack 2' for Windows XP operating system, Microsoft have really made the forums hum. Every forum on computer problems is replete with complaints that since downloading and installing 'SP2', many 'third party' applications don't work. ... Virus scanning software by McAfee, Sourcenet, Sonic Wall, Command Anti-Virus, either give error messages, or crash the computer. ... Some of the applications that need ports to be opened for them include the following:- "Visual Studio.Net", "SQL", "Backup Exec 9", "Ghost Server Corporate Edition 7.5", "Symantec Anti-Virus...

Peer To Peer File Sharing - How it Works by Peter Nisbet
Peer-to-peer (or P2P) file sharing systems connect users (called nodes) directly together. Some are true networked systems while other contain an element of the client-server structure. That is they contain an element of the original Napster centralized server system where clients are fed by a... The majority of free download programs comes with bundled adware and spyware (also free of course!). ... Free Downloading The P2P networks such as Gnutella and BitTorrent are free. ... Spyware and adware can be removed using software similar to anti-virus programs.

Home Computer Repair - Got Junk In Your Trunk? by Travis Klein
Unfortunately I'm not talking about someone who has nice "ass-ets," but rather I'm talking about home computer repair and the unnecessary junk that wastes space therein. I'm talking about spyware, junk that affects your home computer repair by installing programs that slow down your operating... Spyware components are hidden in software that you would download, like free game programs from mainstream companies. ... Fortunately, there are several free programs that you can download, that when used simultaneously, can be very efficient; programs like Lavasoft's Ad-Aware, Hi Jack This, and...

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,... And if your anti-virus programs are not up to date, or your firewall systems are not secure enough, you better watch out. ... Luckily damage was limited due to somewhat of an anti-virus infrastructure.