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Sticky Thread How to Detect and Remove Trojan.Win32.Agent.azsy

The Trojan.Win32.Agent.azsy program is one of the newer variants of the Trojan.Win32.Agent malware group. It penetrates systems through flaws in firewalls and small security vulnerabilities.... Read more
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11,361 07-03-2009 08:21 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Sticky Thread Secure your computer from viruses and spyware for free
By Sajid

One of the hazards of using a computer online today is the danger of infestation with a variety of malware, viruses, trojan horses, spyware.
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23,454 05-15-2007 08:47 PM by Unregistered Go to last post
 
Virus Response Lab 2009 Manual Removal: Windows Vista and XP

Virus Response Lab 2009 (also known as Virus Response 2009) is a fake anti-malware and spyware security program. It is of popular belief that this program is a recent clone of Virus Lab 2009. ... Read more
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5,717 04-22-2009 03:57 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Windows: How to Remove the Vundo Trojan

What is the Vundo Trojan? The Vundo Trojan is malicious code that installs itself into a computer, launches pop-up advertisements, and secretly downloads other harmful files into your... Read more
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4,839 04-13-2009 01:04 PM by KarlM Go to last post
 
How to Remove the Raila Odinga Virus

What is the Raila Odinga Virus? The Raila Odinga virus causes this pop-up to appear: “Vote Raila Odinga, the Hummer (Nyundo) for President 2007.” All infected machines have the... Read more
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17,663 04-01-2009 10:30 AM by lurkswithin Go to last post
 
Windows Vista: IE7 Security

How IE7 Security Works Theoretically, the Vista: IE7 security platform protects the system against ‘exploiter’ programs embedded in some websites. These programs initiate malicious code... Read more
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4,604 03-03-2009 04:04 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Windows Vista: PatchGuard

The Vista kernel (64-bit) is supposedly impenetrable to modification. This is very significant as kernel-mode rootkits are becoming increasingly widespread. What is a Kernel Mode Rootkit? ... Read more
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3,877 03-03-2009 04:03 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Remove Antivirus 360: Windows XP and Vista

What is Antivirus 360? The Antivirus 360 is a type of software labeled as ‘rogue anti-spyware.’ It infects a computer system, and then persuades the user to purchase the product by... Read more
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23,086 02-21-2009 03:11 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Remove Antivirus 2009: Windows XP and Vista

What is Antivirus 2009? Antivirus2009 - Scanner.com is a bogus security website which disseminates Antivirus 2009, a malicious anti-spyware software. The software self-installs without... Read more
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6,044 02-19-2009 07:52 PM by KarlM Go to last post
 
How Adware is bad for your PC... and how to get rid of it once and for all!

You download a nice P2P program and with it some software you don’t know. You don’t even bother researching it on the net. Then you work pleasantly on your PC, only to find something popping up... Read more
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4,446 01-20-2009 01:18 AM by squirrelnmoose Go to last post
 
Infection Types to the Computer System

In the present scenario of technology, computers play the most significant role. Whether you are working in an income tax department, a private firm or any of the other organization, storing data on... Read more
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5,574 05-03-2008 08:14 AM by Andrew Watson Go to last post
 
Why spyware scanners are better than normal antivirus software

Spyware scanners an effective way to get rid of spyware and adware
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5,566 01-21-2008 03:02 PM by Sajid Go to last post
 
The best approach to removing spyware from your Pc

It’s always a good thing to work on the final removal of all Spyware from your computer, but how do u know that you have Spyware? And how do you remove it?
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5,622 01-21-2008 02:55 PM by Sajid Go to last post
 
Vista Parental Control

Worried about the kids spending too much time on the internet and too little on homework? Microsoft Windows Vista has a solution to that. They have what they call time limits for each... Read more
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4,447 06-05-2007 01:42 PM by hvios2007 Go to last post
 
Virus, Worms and Torjan Horses: The difference among the three

Virus, Worms and Trojan Horses: The difference among the three In one way or another our computers at home may have been infected by either of a virus, worms and Trojan horse but we... Read more
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6,977 05-24-2007 02:54 AM by paula_cute Go to last post
 
Password Management
Benjamin Corll

With all of the systems that require passwords and all the sites that require accounts to access it is impossible to remember all of the username and password combinations without either using the... Read more
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4,914 05-17-2007 01:17 AM by Sami Go to last post
 
Malicious Programs - Prevention Is Much Easier than the Cure
James Hurst

This article briefly explains how most computer viruses compromise vulnerable computers and how you can make your computer and valuable data much less vulnerable to a malicious executable or... Read more
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5,031 12-05-2006 02:52 AM by Sami Go to last post
 
Computer Safety for Kids
Rob Pirozzi

Start With the Basics - Protect Your PC
Guarding Access to Your PC - Get a Firewall
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7,499 11-22-2006 02:29 AM by Sami Go to last post
 
Good Security Habits
Mindi McDowell, Allen Householder

There are some simple habits you can adopt that, if performed consistently, may dramatically reduce the chances that the information on your computer will be lost or corrupted.
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3,848 03-07-2006 11:41 PM by Sami Go to last post
 
Keep Your Passwords Safe on Public Use Computers
by G.L. Bailey

As you no doubt realize, passwords are the keys to our resources, our belongings and our online accounts, including our finances.
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3,778 02-28-2006 12:34 AM by Sami Go to last post
 
Debunking Some Common Computer Security Myths
By U.S. CERT Cyber Security Alert, Mindi McDowell

There are some common myths that may influence your online security practices. Knowing the truth will allow you to make better decisions about how to protect yourself.
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3,718 02-24-2006 09:10 PM by Sami Go to last post
 
A Basic Guide To Internet Security
by John Rivers

The internet is a wonderful place; many of us use it on a regular basis for a multitude of functions.
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4,433 02-20-2006 12:22 AM by Sami Go to last post
 

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