No matter how careful you may be, most people will get a computer virus at some point in their lives. Viruses are just too prevalent on the Internet to be avoided forever, regardless of how good your antivirus software may be. Because of this, you should always take great care to avoid putting yourself in […]
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You can’t open up a newspaper or visit a media website these days without seeing a story about the latest company that has had its computer systems hacked. Usually these stories are accompanied by big numbers detailing either financial impacts or numbers of customers affected. You can be sure that those customers are no long […]
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Although computers and their operating systems are far more reliable than they once were, problems do still occur. Even though the dreaded blue screen error message followed by a system lockup is a rarity in more recent versions of Windows, you may still encounter them from time to time, particularly when making major system modifications […]
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In Windows 8 and 8.1, software can sometimes change a PC’s settings. Such changes usually aren’t malicious or criminal in nature. Plenty of programs have legitimate reasons to modify a computer. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case, and malicious programs do compromise a computer by changing certain settings. Microsoft included software to protect users from […]
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Hackers need ways to install malware on your computer. They use email, shady executable files and Internet web pages. A drive-by download is one method that uses the Internet and web pages to install malicious software on your computer. Drive-by software can be installed several ways on your computer, but you can avoid having viruses […]
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In early 2015, Lenovo released a statement to its customers about SuperFish, a piece of software that came preinstalled with some laptop and notebook computers. For over half a year, the adware had been on users’ computers, and while Lenovo thought it was helpful, SuperFish actually used fake SSL encryption and other methods that left […]
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If you haven’t come across a virus named “ransomware,” consider yourself lucky. Ransomware is a new type of malware that encrypts your files and takes them hostage for a fee. This fee isn’t insignificant for most people either. The fee ranges from $300 to $1000.
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A RAT is malicious malware software that runs on your computer. It gives access to a hacker when he wants to steal information from you or install other malicious software. RATs are difficult to detect, but you can take measures to ensure that you’re protected. This article describes RATs and five ways you can detect […]
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All computers need antivirus protection to avoid security threats. Otherwise, computer users open themselves up to various issues and consequences. Microsoft packages Defender, an antivirus program, with each copy of Windows 8 and 8.1 today. The software isn’t perfect, but it provides basic protection for systems. Like any program, Defender features its benefits and disadvantages […]
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Social media is a great place to meet people or talk about your favorite TV show with a large group of strangers, but you should be wary of others on social media sites/apps such as Twitter. There is a large number of people engaging in sociopathic behavior, making your trip into social cyberspace risky. Here […]
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Microsoft originally introduced Windows Defender in Windows Vista. The program was included with Windows 7, too. For both operating systems, Defender provided antispyware features with real-time protection. Antivirus protection wasn’t included until Microsoft Security Essentials replaced Defender in Windows 7, though. It might confuse users that Windows 8 includes Windows Defender once again. Plus, most […]
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Adware is more annoying than dangerous, but you’ll still want to avoid it. Here’s how! Always Use an Anti-Virus Although adware isn’t technically a virus, most anti-virus suites look for adware in addition to other types of malicious software. Ensure that this program is running and has updated virus definitions whenever you’re using any program […]
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Hackers create viruses to run silent malicious programs in your computer’s background. The virus’ purpose is dependent on the hacker’s intent, but the result can be devastating. Some viruses corrupt data or delete files on your hard drive. Others send hackers private information, which leads to identity theft. You might not be able to identify […]
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From creating popups to redirecting your searches and collecting information about your browsing history, adware is an invasion of privacy. But how does software like this get on your computer?
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Registry cleaners are designed to fix registry errors in Windows systems. Typically, these programs are touted by third-party companies that create them. Owners of these programs will tell users that their machine is in grave danger without a capable registry cleaner. Most users are led to believe that they need these programs. However, users would […]
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By now, most computer users know the importance of utilizing an antivirus program. PCs with security measures won’t succumb to viruses regularly. Unprotected machines are guaranteed to pick up a virus or two, though. Unfortunately, a single virus can wreak havoc on a system and even steal personal information from users. It’s important to utilize […]
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In Windows 8, the Action Center is a security and maintenance console. It provides security and other notifications in a centralized location. Users can access the console at the touch of a button to address concerns. Fortunately, notifications are given in a simple and manageable list view. Windows XP featured an early version of this […]
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Most people know that you need some kind of antivirus software to protect from computer viruses. There are millions of computer viruses in the wild, and antivirus software intercepts and protects your computer from infection. You know antivirus software runs in the background, but how does it work?
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Most people have some kind of antivirus running on their computers, but what do you do when a virus isn’t detected and evades antivirus defenses? If you don’t update your virus definition files, it’s possible that you could accidentally install malware on your computer. Once you install malware on your computer, you need a way […]
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Laptop computers today are popular because of their portability and convenience. Part of that convenience is being able to connect to the internet wirelessly. Unfortunately, several things can keep you from connecting wirelessly, some of which you might be able to correct.
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