Spyware and Viruses Articles

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Musa Aykac @ Monday, 1st December 2008 @ 11:33 PM

There is no denying the fact that technology plays a very vital role in our daily lives. Irrespective of where you are put up, it catches up on you. There are hardly any days, where we don't use technology for our needs. Among many technologies that have managed to alter our style of living is our own personal computer. They are used widely in our homes or in offices. Lots of man hours are spent working on these machines that it becomes very important to have something in place to protect u... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Miles Stewart @ Thursday, 20th November 2008 @ 3:30 AM

So your registry is corrupted right? The lack of speed, the crashing are getting on your last nerve right? All you want to do is clean your registry so it can speed up your darn computer, but the thing is you do not have a clue where to start, there are like a million registry cleaners on the web. Reg this and Reg that, but which one is the best to purchase huh? You do not want to buy one and still have computer crashes, registry problems and your computer is still running as slow as e... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Wednesday, 19th November 2008 @ 11:11 PM

If you've seen a message popup on your computer claiming that "You have a security problem", then you absolutely do have a problem - it is called Antivirus 2009 and it is a rogue antispyware program. What you are experiencing is the slick attempts of Antivirus 2009, which are designed to get you to purchase their bogus software. And while there are a large number of manual fixes and claims that completely free tools like Ad-Aware or Search and Destroy can clean this nasty... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Jules Peters @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008 @ 8:44 AM

Although Outlook Express was known to be rather vulnerable to online attacks, viruses and spyware, recent updates have improved Outlook Express security a lot. Considering that many use Outlook Express for e-mail and news reading, it is reassuring that Microsoft has addressed most known security holes. As with most software though, security can be harmed when users get sloppy in how they use the software and how they configure the software. This is especially true with online applications... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Miles Stewart @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008 @ 6:47 AM

So your computer is telling you, that you have Registry problems right, and the real fact of the matter is that you, want to speed up your system, and permanently get rid of these registry problems pronto. You may think hey, Do I even need a registry cleaner : THE ANSWER IS YES YOU DO Registry cleaners optimizes your PC's performance, Without the use of a good registry cleaner, the Windows registry becomes a mangled web of unused applications, drivers, shortcuts, incomplete comman... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Hani Masgidi @ Monday, 17th November 2008 @ 12:24 PM

Every new technology occurs involving its positiveness and negativeness as well. Despite of all benefits we get from using personal computers to manage information and contact with other via the web, we are facing many dangerous issues. One of those harmful issues is the spyware. As a basic fact, spyware is considered computer software, which may be installed surreptitiously on your computer in order to take some controls over your interaction with it free of your satisfaction. To know h... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Joel Gray @ Sunday, 16th November 2008 @ 12:03 PM

Malicious Software is not something that you want to hear when discussing your computer security system. Better known to most as Malware, this can be any program that is initially designed to cause harm to a computer, website, or blog. Everything from Viruses, Adware, Spyware, Trojans, Pop-Ups, and even Spam can be considered Malware. Depending on what you are expecting you may be disappointed after you download that cool new software program that shows up attached to an email. Adwaremore...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Kristi Ambrose @ Sunday, 2nd November 2008 @ 7:39 AM

It seems like every single day there is a new virus being created by individuals that can completely destroy are hard drives or just plain old annoy us. A few years back I ran into one of these hefty little problems while downloading something on a trusted or supposedly trusted site. It seems that even though it was a trustworthy site, a hacker had "cracked" the site and installed a virus which enabled anyone visiting that site or downloading from that site to be infected. It was absolut... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Richard Lang @ Tuesday, 28th October 2008 @ 2:17 PM

Whether we like it or not, our computers are bound to run into problems. Whether it is running slower or your computer has picked up a malicious file or program, it is essential you look into purchasing a registry cleaner and some type of spyware remover. There are many problems that can arise from a registry problem or malicious programs. Your computer may begin to run slower, you may experience a borage of pop-ups and advertisements, or at the most extreme case your computer may crash... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Gregg Brown @ Monday, 20th October 2008 @ 1:28 AM

There is nothing worse than slow running computer, especially if the system is still fairly new. Dealing with the amount of spyware, adware, and malware that is out on the Internet, registry repair tools for your computer is a must have. It doesn't matter if the computer is a standalone PC or a laptop, bits and pieces of programs in your registry that do not need to be there need to be cleaned out every so often. The best registry repair programs will take care of these problems for you ... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Jim Brown @ Thursday, 16th October 2008 @ 3:38 PM

If you find yourself with a computer that crashes on a consistently in a timely manner, this is very annoying, especially if you have done your conception to make sure this doesn't happen. This implies that we have used all the information technology at our disposal to combat the situation. In a certain situation, the system should be completely decent and require the use of a password in the beginning. After that, the business and other related programs are uploaded. These are being... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Musa Aykac @ Sunday, 12th October 2008 @ 8:53 AM

So you have recently got yourself a computer and have been connected to the internet, you are wondering what a virus is? Well, the simplest way to explain is to imagine that you got a cold or any other sickness; a computer virus is exactly the same, it gets into your computer and eats away. Most of them are very harmful, and some are just created for fun. A lot of people do actually just create them for meaningless amusement and get quite a buzz out of being in control of somebody else's co... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Mehmet Onatli @ Wednesday, 1st October 2008 @ 10:33 PM

Adware is a pain for all computer users out there. There is no arguing that fact, no one likes information about them collected without their knowledge no matter what it is used for. Some Adware is even bundles with software download. The reason for a software developer to bundle Adware to their program is because it helps them to recoup development cost. Or if they are offering the software for free, it's even more important to them so they are not paying so much out-of-pocket costs. No, I... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Mehmet Onatli @ Friday, 26th September 2008 @ 9:24 AM

Spyware can wreck havoc on your computer, in fact it may be just as bad as getting a computer virus. Yes really it can be most people might actually wonder if this is the case. Well the fact is that some spyware is a computer virus. When we all think of a computer virus we think of our computer getting so messed up that it stops working. That's what spyware can also do to your computer. And the thing about it if you don't have an anti-virus program that checks for spyware too you could... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Pius Victor Ephenus @ Monday, 22nd September 2008 @ 11:37 PM

Removal of trojans can be very tricky using standard virus scan software due to their camouflaged file form they take in your computer, that is why they are called trojans. Once in operation, it is hard to get rid of them from your PC without using more advanced registry repair utility software. Trojans are often inject your PC in form of spyware and adware. Some of the virus programs can detect the files but most have a difficult time removing them. I have below few of the many sy... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Mehmet Onatli @ Friday, 19th September 2008 @ 1:29 AM

Adware will cause all kinds of problems on your computer. Advertisements will pop up for sites you've visited, or for goods that you have recently looked at. It's a pain when you are in the middle of researching something and this happens. So what do you do and how do you prevent it? Well one way is to not download anything, easier said then done really. Or don't go and get any of those shareware programs out there. You would be surprised at what different shareware software'... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Musa Aykac @ Thursday, 18th September 2008 @ 12:47 PM

I always love things that are free and effective. I have bills that are reaching extraordinary boundaries and so I have searched and found a few spyware/adware removal and antivirus software which work very effectively and plus they are free. One of my recent finds was Windows Defender which is a product from Microsoft. You can find it by doing a quick search on the download page of the Microsoft website. I have found it to be very effective. It gives you the option to scan your pc at spe... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Mehmet Onatli @ Wednesday, 17th September 2008 @ 10:15 PM

Spyware is something that no one wants to get. But at times you can't help but get it; sometimes it may be wrapped up in a bundle that you may download from some computer file. It's not something you went about trying to get, but something that you've gotten anyway. Spyware itself is computer software that once it is installed will either intercept or even take control over the computer user's interaction with their computer, without that person consent. As th... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Musa Aykac @ Friday, 12th September 2008 @ 9:05 AM

Those terrible and damaging little files known as viruses can easily be protected against. There are many free anti virus software programs available for you to download that can detect viruses as well as other malicious software on your computer. Here are some options I think you should take the time to strongly consider. AVG Anti-Virus is a particularly good bit of free software. They have a commercial version with upgraded features of course, but the free version is adequate enough ... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Bill Protresi @ Thursday, 11th September 2008 @ 5:13 PM

Spyware poses a great danger to every computer user though often the presence of spyware on a computer goes undetected - mainly because nobody pays too much attention to this threat. Our attentions are mostly centered on computer viruses and therefore the first thing that we do is to buy and install anti-virus software and we don't pay any attention to spyware blockers. A Few Clicks Of The Mouse Button However, this need not always be the case. After all, it is certainly possi... more...