We are hearing about vulnerabilities, viruses and spyware all the time. The debate continues if an antivirus you pay for is the same quality of an antivirus that is free. I am not sure of my opinion but would really be interested to hear yours, if you would like to share it with me.
03.9.10 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
I use Symantec Antivirus as my primary virus protection software. Like any other antivirus tool, Symantec Antivirus is dependent on a virus definitions database in order to be able to recognize virus signatures that sneak up on my computer system. In this post I will show you how to use the LiveUpdate window to update [...]
06.16.09 | Computer Tips And Tricks | admin
Panda Security has released a public beta of a new cloud-based antivirus offering that the company says provides advanced protection against new and unknown viruses. Available for a free download, Panda Cloud Antivirus consists of a lightweight AV agent that resides on the user’s PC and connects in real time to the company’s cloud-based servers. [...]
05.29.09 | Software Review | admin
The most common approach used by malware is to block the infected computer from connecting to the Web sites of antivirus and security companies. This block is a way to prevent you from getting help from your antivirus program in removing the infection. A group called Conficker Working Group is an industry formed to fight [...]
05.1.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Chasing enormous profits, offenders have unleased a flood of rogue antivirus programs that attempt to trick or scare unsuspecting PC users into spending money for an app that does nothing at all. According to the Antiphishing Working Group, the number of fake security programs increased dramatically from average of around 2,500 per month to 9,287 [...]
04.17.09 | Computer News | admin
It definitely would not….NO! You do not need to install 2 or more antivirus on your laptop. What you need to do is to install a combination of security/privacy softwares on your laptop to protect it. An antivirus will only protect you from viruses and some rootkits or malware. All you need is a combination [...]
03.16.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
To protect your PC from threats you will need the functionality of 3 main components (plus the 4th of a “safe browser): 1. Antivirus – to keep viruses away with real time protection. 2. Firewall – to monitor and block network based attacks. 3. Web Browser – Must be fast and secure. A basic suggestion [...]
03.11.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Windows 7 will pester you to install security and point specifically to security providers AVG, Kaspersky and Symantec. Kaspersky has announced that their technical prototype of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7 will “provide greater efficiency and complex anti-virus protection for the new operating system”. Microsoft mentions that there won’t be any compatibility problems in going [...]
02.18.09 | Windows 7 Tips | admin
Antivirus Software Your computer should always have the up-to-date antivirus software. New viruses are continually being programmed and released. This vital software has definitions for the more than 100,000 viruses, worms and trojans that have been identified. It actively scans your files and downloads for these and similar viruses. Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Phishing and Pop-ups [...]
01.12.09 | Computer Safety Tip | admin
Lavasoft Anti-Virus Helix is Lavasoft’s first full-fledged antivirus application, pursuing the tracks of the company’s popular adware and spyware-sniffer, as well as a lesser-known file
12.17.08 | Software Review | admin
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