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What is Malware and What does it Mean?
Malware (short for MALicious SoftWARE) is a prominent threat in our increasingly connected world. In short, malware is any program created with the purpose of causing damage to a computer system or compromising the security of a computer system. Pretty much all the “internet nasties” you’ve heard of fall into the broad category […]
What to Do When Spyware Cripples Your Computer
If you’ve never fallen victim to it, then you’re lucky…
But the surprising fact is that around 90% of computers are infected with spyware, making this the most common problem for most technical support staffs, including major software companies. Spyware can have several different effects on your computer, from just plain annoying (like popups, slow […]
What Kind of Anti-Spyware Program is Right for You
If your computer becomes infected with spyware, it’s critical that you take quick action and get rid of the problem immediately. Not only can spyware lead to poor system performance but the effects it causes can become worse over time. In addition, certain spyware programs might leave your system vulnerable to other types […]
What is Spyware
I bet you never would have guessed it either…
But the shocking truth is that industry experts estimate that around 90% of computers are infected with spyware! Most of the support calls handled by Microsoft have spyware infection as the common theme and suspected cause of the problem. And while that might be the […]
The 5 Minute Guide to Preventing, Detecting and Removing Spyware
If you don’t periodically scan your computer for spyware, you may unknowingly be leaving your personal information at risk or causing damage to your computer.
Spyware is a growing threat that all of us have to face as computer users in our more connected world. However, there are a few things you can do to […]
Stop Leaving Your Personal Info at Risk And Protect Your Computer From Spyware Today
If you’re not running an anti-spyware program then your computer and your personal information could be left wide open for hackers to get their hands on…
Unfortunately, most computers have spyware on them or at least they’ve had it in the past. Your computer is most vulnerable if you frequently download free programs such as […]
Anti-Spyware Tips for Safe Computing: Spyware Prevention
Just when you thought you were finally comfortable with the computer, along comes another thing to learn…security. With more and more people online, it’s no surprise that we have to be increasingly careful about what we do and where we go online. In addition, we need to understand at least a little about […]
Anti-Spyware Tips for Safe Computing: Spyware Detection
As use of computers and the internet continues to grow, so do the myriad of threats prevalent out there in this so-called “cyberspace”. These issues can range from the annoying advertisement that you can’t seem to get rid of on the low end of the spectrum to incredibly serious issues that could impact the […]
How to Remove Spyware
He just couldn’t believe that it really happened…
And I didn’t want to say, “I told ya’ so”, but even though my buddy practices pretty safe computing and doesn’t frequent “bad neighborhoods”, he still got infected with spyware. Here’s what I told him regarding his options for how to remove spyware and get his computer […]
How to Protect Yourself from Malware
Malware is the broad term that computer security experts use to describe any type of software created to cause specific damage to a computer system or circumvent the security of a computer system. This includes the wide array of software types that we occasionally hear about in the press such as viruses, worms, Trojans, […]
