If you’re ever had a virus or Trojan on your computer, then you likely understand the need for high-quality security software on your computer. Criminals can use these types of programs to see your … [Read more...]
PC Tools Antivirus Protects From the Dangers of Spam
January 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Spam email has existed almost since the Internet went public. Shortly after AOL opened accounts to the general public, the company started cracking down on individuals sending pirated software over … [Read more...]
Cleaning Up an Infected Computer
November 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Image by Bon™ via Flickr Viruses happen to everyone, even the pros. Sometimes the anti-virus software didn't update like it should have and something slipped past. Or the anti-viral did find the … [Read more...]
Be Careful Clicking on Those Links
November 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The one thing most responsible for defeating a computer's security is the user, strange as this may seem. All it takes is clicking on a link that contains a trojan or a keylogger to mess up a system. … [Read more...]
A Firewall May Not Be Enough Protection on Its Own
November 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A firewall can only do so much for protecting a computer. Certainly it keeps the outside world away from an individual system by being a passive form of security. Malware that tries to infect a … [Read more...]
Computer Ills: Viruses and Protection Against Them
November 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
It is common knowledge that a hot forehead indicates a fever, a runny nose is symptomatic of a cold, a headache can denote dehydration. Everyone can recognize simple symptoms of human illnesses. Less … [Read more...]