Spyware by Markus Wahlgren
Spyware is programming that is put in someone's computer to secretly gather information about the user and send them to interested persons. Spyware can get in a computer as a software virus or as the result of installing a new program. Most often this information is a record of a victim’s... But these anti virus softwares do not give protection against Trojan horses and spywares. ... A Trojan horse is program that sends the personal information of from the victim’s computer to another computer. ... The difference is viruses are attached to other programs whereas Trojan Horses are...

PDA Anti Virus - Do We Really Need Them And How To Find The Most Suitable? by Ron Heller
Just a few short years ago a PDA anti virus was not necessary. The viruses, worms, Trojan horses and the like were the concern of PC owners only. But as we all know things in the online world change very fast, and these days all PDA's surf the web frequently. ... You'll want to update your anti-virus every day through the live update option that most anti-virus software products have. ... If the information you beam and receive in not encrypted, a hacker can read your e-mails and attachments, see what websites you visit, and even worse, steal your personal and financial information.

Software - Norton Security by Michael Russell
You turn on your computer and hit the Internet and the next thing you hear is the sound of your hard drive coming to a screeching halt. You've just been another victim of a back door Trojan, or more likely, worse and your PC is now dust. Okay, maybe it doesn't happen just that way, but it could. ... Norton Anti Virus is a protection against files that you may download off the Internet that may contain viruses which ultimately can either shut your computer down or steal information from it, which is done with Trojan type programs.

Internet Security For Newbies by Flavius Saracut
The Internet is full of information and data, we can use it at work and at home, for increased productivity or for a great source of fun. Unfortunately, the Internet has also many dangers inside. I’ll try to explain the basic things that can be done to keep away those dangers from your computer. ... Because, that’s what most of viruses and trojans do : they spread, and if one of you gets away from such a virus, this means that many more were saved, because the virus could not get any further to others, maybe other one, but, much more likely, other thousands or even more.

Protecting Your Computer by Courtland Santos
Protecting your computer is an important step to keeping your computer and information safe and secure. One of the most important steps in protecting your computer is regularly updating your software, in particular your Windows Operating System. Protecting your computer is another vital way to... With over 5000 Trojan viruses, Trojan worms and back door Trojan's on the internet, protecting your computer is essential. ... The second step in protecting your computer is to keep your anti-virus program updated by downloading the latest virus definitions.

Why Do I Still Get Viruses? by Darren Miller
Viruses & Anti-Virus Software ------------ Many people have Anti-Virus software installed. Many of the major Anti-Virus software company's now promote what they call "Security Suites" or packages. These Security Suites contain everything from Anti-Virus, Firewall Protection, SPAM and Pop-Up... Non-damaging virus usually do not need activation; Identification - Once the virus has infected computers and activated themselves in the wild (on your computer), they are isolated and documented and sent to the anti-virus companies; Recognition - The anti-virus companies then develop the...

Choosing Anti-virus Software by Eric Koshinsky
There are a number of companies that provide software solutions to virus, Trojan, and internet worm attacks. It can be really confusing when you compare three different software packages from five different companies trying to find the one that is right for you. ... The big 3 will provide automatic updates to new threats usually within days of a new virus being found. ... However, most of the smaller players in this market don't have the resources (yet) to keep up with constantly changing virus threats.

Spyware Is Not the Only Malware Threat to Your Home Computer by Richard Rogers
Given the huge amount of press and industry attention to “Spyware” it is easy to forget there are other types of malicious software or “malware” out there. Viruses, Worms and Trojans are still being developed to steal your personal data or damage your computer. ... Most computer users are familiar with the term “computer virus.” A Virus is usually hidden within another program or executable file. ... - Install an anti virus program and keep the virus definitions up to date. ... A Trojan masquerades itself as a legitimate program or file.

The Need for Anti Virus Software by Michael Russell
With the pace at which the Internet is growing, the need for anti virus software is increasing. Anti virus software is crucial for anyone that owns a computer, whether it is used for professional purposes, personal reasons, or both. Not having the proper anti virus software, can find people in a... Bear in mind that individuals that have a high-speed connection and do not have anti-virus software installed on their computer, run a higher risk of getting a virus than those individuals that access the Internet through a dialup connection.

Virus or Spyware - What's the Difference? by Dave Fraser
This month's article is one of the things I still find comes up as a frequent question, "what's the difference between Viruses and Spyware"? so I will try and answer that here. One of the biggest slowdowns of a PC is caused by viruses, adware or spyware as it's often called. ... Adware is usually dowloaded and installed along with some other program without your knowledge and unlike a virus doesn't spread by itself. ... The name comes from the story of the Trojan horse where the Greeks hid inside the wooden horse left as a peace offering and were wheeled in to the fort by the Trojans...