In the early days, computer viruses were known to be difficult to spread. It was impossible without the use of something like a floppy disk,
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Programs That Slow Down Your Computer
These days, we use and store a variety of programs on our computers. We have a multitude of programs for everything from analyzing our financial
Antivirus and the FBI Virus Explained
Super-hot topic right now is the FBI virus and its evolving variants. Also how do I prevent an infection and what anti-virus (AV) should I
The Hazards Of Internet Security Breaches On Social Networking
As most of us understand by now, social networking websites are designed for human interaction enabling users to meet up with other people; connect with
5 Tips To Speed Up A Windows 7 Laptop
There are many ways to speed up your laptop computer, but let’s check out some of the most useful and important ways in which you
Beware! Bogus Anti-Virus Software On The Rise
Image via Wikipedia Recently, there campaign group, Get Safe Online, issued a warning to Internet users about the rise of Internet cold-callers who offer to
Essential Guide to Online Banking Protection
Image via Wikipedia As the use of virus attacks to target online bank accounts by cyber criminals increase, it is important that online banking customers
Removing McAfee Anti-Virus From Your Computer
Image via Wikipedia A lot of brand new computers and laptops come with pre-installed anti-virus programs such as Norton and McAfee anti-virus software. Unfortunately for
Protecting Cloud Data
Image via Wikipedia Cloud computing involves the use of servers that are located far away (in clouds) for storing and managing data. It is fast
Beware Of Fake Anti-virus Software
A recent study, presented by Google at the Usenix Worshop on Large-Scale Exploits and Emergent Threats in California, warns that “fake software security programs are
How To Tackle Botnet Attacks (Part Three)
It is extremely important to understand the meaning and effects of botnet attacks before considering the how to deal with it. The following are five
Microsoft Release Critical Updates
On Tuesday, 13th October, Microsoft released its biggest software patch on record since June 2009. This latest release is meant to deal with a wide