Anti-virus Articles

1). The danger behind peer-to-peer file sharing By : Migz Mon
File sharing is very common nowadays. You can get a P2P (peer-to-peer) program for free, and soon start sharing stuff like music, videos and programs. We use these applications freely and most of us don’t know the risks involved when using them. Questionable reliability of files – Once we get our hands on a P2P program, we download everything we want like crazy.
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2). Bird Flu – Answers to 10 Important Questions By : Brian McGregor
Find out the answers to the 10 most frequently asked questions about bird flu.
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3). PC Threats Everyone Is At Risk By : Glenn Munn
Every single computer on the internet is at risk from PC threats which include viruses, Trojans spyware, adware, key loggers, the list goes on. Most people genuinely try by buying an anti-virus program or an anti-spyware package which will help but there are still many other problems that need to be addressed. More and more people are using PC’s these days for internet banking, paying bills, online shopping, using programs to manage financial information, and much more.
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4). Adware is a Pain but you Can Deal with Fast By : Carol Hansonly
Adware is one of those things that many people simply do not worry about until the ghastly stuff actually does some damage. Yes it can cause damage and sometimes this is too late to fix. The plain facts are that adware or spyware can number one effect your computers functionality and two this can lead to system failure and ultimately data loss. Now without putting the fear of god into you the data loss scenario is certainly a possibility but in the most extreme of cases.
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5). Don't be a victim of Cybercrime By : Xperior
When you access the Internet through the world wide web it is extremely important that you safe guard your personal information. There are literally thousands of people around the world that make a living exploiting the security loop holes by accessing your personal identity, passwords and bank accounts. There are many more daily who are the victims of these crimes.
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6). 6 Steps To Get And Keep Your Computer Running At Full Speed By : Guru Of Info
Viruses are everywhere. They run ramped across the internet and your computer just might be a virtual playground for these computer bugs. But it simply does not have to be that way. There are certain measures you can take that will stop almost all viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, and worms dead in their tracks. In fact if your computer is running slower than when you first got it, you should start practicing what I am going to tell you about immediately.
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7). Avast Antivirus Home Edition By : Danny Wirken
Prior to trying the Avast 4.6 Home Edition, I was very much a Norton user. I knew there were a lot of free antivirus software out there but I wanted to be on the safe side and use something tried and true. However, with the increase of spyware and virus attacks, my computer was not always spared and there were times I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with it.
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8). 4 Smart [and Free] Programs For Your Computer By : Matthew C. Keegan
One of the fun parts of owning a computer is, of course, access to the internet. The worldwide web is chock full of useful information, readily available at your fingertips! It is also home to potentially lethal viruses, many of which can wreak havoc on your system within moments. The following four programs can help you avoid trouble; best of all they are absolutely free.
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9). What to Look For In Anti-Virus Software By : David McKone
Of all the software products that are installed on our computers, from the web browsers and email programs, to word processors, database and spreadsheet programs, none has a higher importance than a quality anti-virus program. Without a good quality, frequently updated anti-virus program running on your computer, your valuable data, and even your personal financial information, is at constant risk.
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10). Computer Virus And Internet Worms Explained By : Jordi Shoman
Is your computer sluggish? It won't open programs and you can't get into anything? Well, maybe you have a sick computer. Just as people get ill from viruses, so do computers. When this happens, you need to have a computer technician look at the computer to re-format and get rid of the virus. If you know something about computers, you might be able to do this yourself.
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11). How to Protect Your Files From a Computer Virus By : Doran Roggio
How safe is your computer? Could you be in danger of getting a virus on your system? Just how real is the danger? What steps should you take if any? While visiting with a one of my students, I became aware that her anti-virus software was over seventeen months old and had never been updated. Upon informing her that she should update her anti-virus software regularly, she was totally surprised.
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12). Adware scare you much? This gremlin can get anywhere By : Monty Cordello
Adware is on of those things that most internet users don't even think about until its too late. More often than not the majority of us do not even realise the existence of spyware until the damage has been done. Each and every day thousands of hidden applications are trying to gain access to computers all over the internet. The amazing thing is that only a small percentage of people protect themselves from this kind of adware parasite and most only seek protection once the damage has been done.
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13). 14 Household Ways To Protect Your Computer From Viruses By : Marv Ko
Computer viruses are deadly. They often spread without any apparent contact and can be a nuisance, or even worse, fatal to your computer. Individuals who create these viruses, estimated at 10-15 new ones a day, are the electronic version of terrorists. Their goal is to inflict havoc and destruction on as many people as possible by disabling, stealing, damaging, or destroying computer and information resources.
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14). The Top Twelve Threats No Computer User Should Ignore by Kai Chandler By : Kai Chandler
The Top Twelve Threats No Computer User Should Ignore The internet is undoubtedly a fantastic resource for families and offers a rich vein of educational content. However, there are potential dangers - welcome to the seedy world of viruses, spam, trojans, pornography, spyware and other nasties. Here are the Top Twelve Threats No Computer User Should Ignore: 1.
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15). The Spy Who Robbed Me: What You Need To Know About Spyware By : Mark Sandquist
With the exception of those who are competing in reality TV shows, who wants to be watched? Who wants to be seen in their most vulnerable and private moments? Who wants to be deprived of his privacy and his freedom to keep things for himself? Most importantly, who wants to jeopardize his security by unwittingly exposing the things he should be keeping.
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16). Several Common Ways That Viruses Spread By : Jordi Shoman
In addition to the common methods of spreading through email attachments, boot infections and program infectors, there are other ways by which viruses spread to your computer. These include: Infection by Disk(Floppy, Zip, CD's, Tapes, etc.) Floppy disks, though not as commonly used as in the past, are still a very common way viruses being spread from machine to machine.
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17). The Removal Of Sin: Post-Infection Cleaning By : James Monahan
Computers have long surpassed the age when it was just a calculator for big number operations and a typewriter for memos and other short documents.
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18). Adware tale of the computer hijackers By : Monty Cordello
When we think of adware, what comes to mind are those annoying and pesky ads that pop up out of nowhere whenever we are surfing the net. Anybody who has surfed through the net has encountered those irritating pop-up adwares advertising everything from computer software down to Viagra. Adwares are some of the most derided objects in the web alongside viruses, spyware and other malicious softwares and programs.
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19). 10 Tips To Buying Software Online By : Aurel Radulescu
Buying software online can be tricky, especially if you are new to shopping via the internet. Whether you are upgrading an existing software package or looking for a specific program to install, the process will be a lot less complicated if you know what to look for. Software Buying Tip # 1 Read customer reviews. Many popular online stores, such as Amazon, allow users to leave their comments about a particular product.
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20). Protecting Your Computer By : Jeff Usher
In today's world there are a lot of individuals that are ready to gain advantage of any weakness.
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21). What You Should Know About Anti-Virus Protection By : Amy Hansen
The average PC is checked for its presence or weakness about 17 times per day. One in four computers will be hacked this year alone. Learn how to protect yourself online from viruses and spyware.
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22). Know Spyware: List What Dangers It Can Cause By : John Porter
Understanding how it can affect you is a very important step in prevention. This will offer a brief look on what the dangers really are.
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23). Safe Surfing By : Edward Olsen
If you’re going to connect to the internet, you need to protect your computer, otherwise it’s like leaving your front door wide open with a big ‘Robbers Welcome’ doormat on your front step. You’ve probably heard all the terms – such as virus, hacker, firewall, spyware and a million more – but perhaps think that the anti-virus programme that came with the computer, or that your PC-savvy mate downloaded for you is enough to keep you safe, right? Wrong … First of all, you need a firewall.
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24). Computer Viruses: The Nasty Truth By : George Royal
The term, “virus”, in computer technology, refers to a self replicating application that spreads by making copies of itself by inserting into other programs, other executables or documents, and when executed begins to perform harmful actions on the system. All computer viruses are deliberately created, not always malicious and some of them may be benign and simply annoying.
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25). A Guide to Computer Security By : David McKone
As the number of people connecting to the Internet continues to increase at a rapid pace, so more and more of us anaware of the dangers we are exposing our computer to. Find out how to protect your computer.
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