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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Due to the increasing integration between consumers’ financial lives and online technology, the subject of hacking has never been more important than it is today. Although the word has now entered our common jargon, hacking remains a mystery to most. In our culture hacking is revered as a difficult process reserved only for tech-savvy geniuses, […]
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Doing everything by the book is no guarantee that you will see there is a malware infection. A virus or Trojan that is sufficiently new can still get in the past all your defenses. How exactly do you go about removing it and setting your computer free again? It’s always a good idea to follow […]
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if you reinstall Windows 8 system after your computer is infected with a virus, malware, spyware,etc.you should have your Windows 8 Product Key. We won’t judge you for whatever reason you could possibly want to find your Windows 8 product key, but chances are at some point during the life of your computer, you may […]
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by:Nina Isis Forget everything anyone has ever told you about how to save your files and fix your PC after a Virus. There are too many misconceptions out there which may lead you to believe that your problem is in-salvageable, or that one nifty windows program will fix your virus forever. The truth is, no […]
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There’s no question that Mac computers have a good reputation when it comes to durability and features. In fact, many businesses today prefer using the Apple computer OS instead of Windows by Microsoft. Despite its excellent performance however, the Mac is not really exempted from virus attacks.
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Any number of things can cause you to lose data stored on your computer hard drive. A virus or other calamity could affect certain segments of your hard drive, causing you to lose entire folders filled with important content. Your hard drive could also crash, which could potentially cause you to lose every last bit […]
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Few things are as panic-inducing as the thought of some unknown prowler – human or computer code – in your personal PC. How can you tell if your computer has a problem? And what should you do if it does?
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The importance of having updated virus definitions cannot be overstated enough. A program like McAfee Total Protection doesn’t just use these definitions during scans of your hard drive, but it also uses them as you browse the Internet under regular conditions as well. Having outdated virus definitions may cause the program to miss a malicious […]
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Keyloggers are programs which record each keystroke on the computer they are installed on. This provides a complete log of text entered such as passwords, emails sent and websites visited.
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Running and maintaining an antivirus program is an unfortunate but necessary expense for many computer users. The problem comes from the fact that you have to buy not just the program itself but also a subscription package that updates the program’s virus definitions. Outdated definitions mean insufficient protection, which means that your computer is vulnerable […]
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Running a virus scan on your computer with outdated definitions is essentially as useful as not running a virus scan at all. Virus definitions contain information that allows your computer to identify and remove all of the latest viruses from your computer. If your definitions are out of date the program will miss newer viruses […]
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Viruses are a nuisance, but usually a quick scan with an anti-virus program will take care of it quickly and efficiently. New types of rogue infections are learning to hide themselves from even the best online scanners, making deleting the file manually the only way of getting rid of them.
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Every computer which is connected to the internet has the possibility of being attacked by virus or spy ware or by hackers. People also face many other internet threats such as phishing, worm and internet scams. A virus attacks your computer when you visit certain malicious websites or when you download any infected files. There […]
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Internet is often misused by people for gathering certain personal information or for erasing certain important contents. Online fraudulent activities have become more in the recent years. In order to protect one from such scenarios it is necessary to take some initiatives. The tool used for these malpractices are known as PC virus.
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Malware refers to any malicious software which is programmed to interrupt the computer operation or exploit the data stored in any computer system. Any program or software which affects the working of a device can be called as a Malware. This includes the computer virus, spyware, internet worms, Trojan horses and few adware. It is […]
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The basic difference between a Trojan and worm is in their functionality. Trojan horse is: An imposter that claims to be something affordable but actually is malicious. The main difference between virus and Trojan horse is that the former can’t replicate itself. Trojan virus comprises of malicious codes that when it is triggered it often […]
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New viruses are being developed all the time and they keep creeping into your system. Another virus is added to the ever growing list, and this the Windows firewall unit virus, which make way into your system by installing itself and then results into various damages to your system. The technical world this virus is […]
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Windows 7 is the new operating system from Microsoft that has turned out to be the best one that they have released so far. There are a lot of improvements in many different aspects of the system. From the internals of the kernel to the user facing UI, the many improvements are very noticeable and […]
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