Malware tool of the week: HiJackThis
Trend Micro HijackThis (HJT) is a free utility that generates an in depth report of registry and file settings from your computer. HijackThis makes no separation between safe and unsafe settings in its scan results giving you the ability to selectively remove items from your machine. In addition to this scan and remove capability HijackThis...
AVG Explains the Different Components of Internet Security Software
Let’s take a look at what would normally be included in a security package. “Basically there are seven typical components of an online Internet security suite and depending on what you do online, you may, or may not, need them all,” Borrett continues.
The Difference between Adware, Spyware, and Viruses
Adware, spyware and computer viruses share some similarities. The largest one being that all three are major nuisances for computer users. But I guess that might be a bit simplistic so let’s differentiate the three a bit more.
Where do viruses get their names?
Have you ever wondered how a virus gets its name? Generally speaking the individual responsible for the discovery of the malicious program gets the honor of naming it. In theory the name is supposed to be related to the virus and what its intent is, however it is obvious by the bizarre names...
The very first viruses: Creeper, Wabbit and Brain.
Generally accepted as the first virus is the Creeper Worm. In 1974 the Wabbit Virus, was created. In 1986 the Brain Boot Sector Virus showed up. The Brain virus is responsible for the first IBM PC virus epidemic.
Malwarebytes Review. We eat malware for breakfast.
My number one recommended malware tool? Well, it does change from time to time, but for a while now I've been a huge advocate of malwarebytes. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect.
Limewire loses in court: Pirates!
P2P software company Limewire finally lost in court vs. major recording companies. Mark Gorton chairman of limewire has been found liable for inducing copyright infringement. But LimeWire won't be shut down right away. First the record labels and LimeWire will meet with Judge Kimba Wood in June to determine what next steps...
Online scam targest FIFA fans
fifa2010They say FIFA 2010 could be one of the most watched sporting events in history, and it is anticipated as perhaps the biggest sporting event ever! For this reason, it comes as no surprise that it is being used by cyber criminals as a foot in the door for a new scam. Two separate...
Current threat levels
Trend Micro supplies a widget that reports on the current global threat level of malware, malicious websites, and the percentage of world-wide IP addresses that are sending spam. Interesting information to keep you in the loop of current global threat levels is provided on Trend Micro's TrendWatch website. You can also get...
Must have malware tool of the week, #1
Dr.Web CureIt! detects and neutralizes viruses, rootkits, Trojan horses, spyware, and other malicious objects that have gone undetected by your anti-virus software. I have been amazed at the effectiveness of this product, it is able almost every time to detect viruses that traditional scanners can not.
Speed up your firefox, for real.
I test drove this, and it works well, I've had no problems with the operation of firefox since. So don't just take my word for it, configure firefox yourself.