Malware: The Enemy Within by Drew Pilton
Malware is now a common plague of computers these days and has become more common than the conventional virus. In this article you will find explanations of the different types of Malware, how to remove an infection and how to prevent an infection in the first. ... It is not advisable to use free anti virus software as these don’t tend to be as effective and can also be Malware disguised as anti virus software. ... Emails If you receive any email from unknown or unexpected senders make sure that you scan it before opening it with your anti virus software and if you have any doubts do not...

Few Steps To Prevent Data Loss And Preparing For Disaster by Ali Bokhari
Prevent Data loss and Preparing for Disaster You know that computer security is important to you and your business. But do you know exactly what you need to do today to protect your home/business computer? Sooner or later, disaster will strike. It does not have to be anything as dramatic as... Using anti-virus software is as important as keeping backups. ... And the anti-virus software must be updated regularly. ... Scan for viruses. ... Take the time to scan the computer and any unknown media storage that will be used on your computer.

Beware of Spyware by Nowshade Kabir
One day, you suddenly realize that your computer started to work noticeably slower than it used to. You decide to run de-fragmentation of your hard drive and add more virtual memory to the system. No luck! May be, it’s probably some viruses, you reckon turning on your virus scanning software. ... Major anti-virus companies are planning to integrate anti-spyware programs to their existing products very soon. ... This makes identifying and blocking a Spyware difficult for an Anti-virus program.

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. ... There are lots of both paid and free anti-spyware programs out there, and, like all things in life, some...

How Tenebril SpyCatcher Works by Ben Sikes
Spyware is a danger on any computer with access to the Internet. Software to detect and remove spyware is readily available and should always be installed, along with anti-virus software, to protect the computer and the user. Spyware, as it's name suggests, spies on PC user habits. ... The paid version, currently called SpyCatcher 2006 includes several additional features: • automatic updates • background scans • submit reports for analysis • anti-phishing protection • Hosts File Analyzer • AD (Active Directory) and workgroup compatibility • option to buy multiple licenses • one or...

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...

Spyware Remover - Protect Your Computer from Spyware by David Chandler
Spyware - this is one of the biggest threats to security and privacy in the internet today. Spyware intrude, break and enter our computers and pose a great threat especially with more malicious spywares. Leaving a home or business computer unprotected from spyware is just like leaving the front... Spyware remover, just like anti-virus software require regular updates of its database of threats as new spyware programs are released all the time. ... Anti-virus firms have also introduced spyware remover functions in their respective products.

Increase Your Internet Speed Fast by Andy Mangano
I'm sure you've come across tons of articles and even suggestions from some of your friends on how to get your computer to work faster. Everyone seems to give you advice, but your still having issues and your fed up! Relax, take a deep breath and let me give you some basic pointers. ... If you don't have anti virus software, get it! ... Most free computer software will bombard your computer with spy ware and other terrible stuff which will eventually bring your Internet speed and computer to a screeching halt!

Advanced Personal Adware Programs Available from Lavasoft - for Free! by Jason Frovich
Why use Lavasoft Adware 6 0 Personal? There are several good reasons to protect you computer from Adware and Spyware programs by using Lavasoft Adware 6 0 Personal or similar programs, depending on your specific needs and requirements. If your computer is connected to the Internet, the risk of... However, a Firewall and a standard Anti-virus pram is not enough to protect you from involuntarily installing Advertising-supported Software, so called Adware. ... If you start buy downloading a free version of Lavasoft Adware, you can always upgrade it later.

Adware and Spyware - A Dangerous Mix if Overlooked by Jennifer Charleston
Although many people don’t realize it, adware and spyware can be just as damaging to a computer’s performance as viruses or worms. Besides performance issues, both adware and spyware can also be dangerous to a user’s identity and privacy -- each communicates personal information from a user’s... Another element that can be attached to that list is overconfidence -- people tend to think that anti-virus programs have the ability to eliminate all risks that can possibly be encountered on the Internet.