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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Spyware and Adware viruses have rapidly become the number one threat to your computer with a report sighting over 90% of computers being already infected. These include “Popup Ads”, “Trojans”, “Worms”, Web Bugs, Monitoring Software and more.
The typical Spyware and adware are malicious softwares that enter your computer without your knowledge and [...]
