Spyware and Viruses Articles

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 8:39 PM

If you get infected with Trojan Vundo, removal of it often becomes a very difficult task. You will probably find that a lot of people will suggest that you can get rid of it by downloading and running VundoFix, but does it really work? You might be surprised to learn the truth. Vundo is one the most common spyware infections making its rounds onto computers all over the world, and it is also one of the most difficult to get rid of. It consists of a Trojan downloader that will download ... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 7:48 PM

Let's face it - if you own a computer you probably will get infected with spyware at some point. In fact, industry experts estimate that over 90% of all Internet users will get infected with spyware. But there is one very important thing you can do to get rid of spyware forever, and that is invest in top of the line antispyware software. I can predict with probably about 95% certainty what happens to most Internet users with regards to getting a spyware infection and then trying to... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 8:32 PM

Are you somebody who is not worried about spyware? Do you think that it's really no big deal, other than having to deal with annoying popups and a slow computer? You may be making a huge mistake. Unfortunately, spyware has become much more malicious in recent years and if you don't take the proper steps to remove it from your computer and keep it off, you could very well become the next victim of identity theft. The FTC estimates that over 9 million people fall victim... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Gabe Gayhart @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 9:17 AM

Most computer users know what antivirus software is, but have no idea how it works. Knowing how it works is key to choosing the right virus protection for your system.Following is an overview of how antivirus software works. Antivirus software is basically computer programs that protect your system from malicious or damaging software. The name antivirus software has its genesis in the fact that it was originally designed to fight computer viruses. Now, it has evolved into a more sophistic... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 11:21 PM

Are you a regular internet user? Do you have an email account? If so, there is pretty good chance that you'll get infected with spyware at some point and with the number of spyware and adware programs increasing every day, the chance of your computer being brought to its knees by one of these nasty little buggers is becoming more and more likely. Thankfully, there are some things you can do (or not do) starting today that can help drastically reduce the chance you'll get infe... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 5:43 PM

We've all heard of or read about the horror stories of how spyware has ruined somebody's PC or that they had to eventually reload their entire computer because of it, but how do you really know if your computer is infected with spyware? Here are the top 5 tell tale ways that you'll know your computer is infected with spyware. 1. Your computer is inundated with popups. When you are on the internet and you keep getting pop up after pop up and you just can'... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 5:52 AM

If you are looking for the best antispyware software, the task of comparing so many different options and features can be quite daunting. You definitely want to be sure you have done your homework and are picking the best option, however how do you really know whether you will have made a sound decision? Fortunately, there are some key distinctions to look for that will help you greatly when shopping for the best antispyware software. Here are 5 things to look for when doing com... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 8:43 PM

"Angelina Jolie nude" is one of the most searched for terms on the internet so it is no wonder why hackers decided to exploit this with a newly discovered spyware trojan. This latest threat is being spread via a spam email message with a clickable link inserted within the message. The message claims to have uncovered some rare adult video footage of her and in many cases the message will also contain a picture of Angelina Jolie nude. But what happens when you click on the link ... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 8:37 PM

Popups, painfully slow performance, browser home page hijacks, 47 new icons showing up on your desktop - all of which are the perks of having your computer infected with numerous spyware and adware applications, however not all of you will get the pleasure of experiencing the wonders of a malware infection. With industry experts estimating that 90% of Internet users will get infected with spyware - that means that 10% will be left out of the fun. So how can you be sure that you get... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Saturday, 9th August 2008 @ 2:08 AM

Virtumonde removal can be one of the most frustrating things you'll ever attempt to do as a computer user. You'll run across a myriad of opinions on how to go about it, most of which are from people who have no business handing out technical advice especially about something as important as Virtumonde removal. So who do you trust and what can you do if you've been hit with a Virtumonde infection? Well the first thing you should do is go ignore all of the popups that... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 2:58 PM

If you've ever seen the "Warning Spyware Has Been Detected on Your Computer" popup show its ugly head on your computer, the very first thing you need to do is take your hands off the mouse because the absolute worst thing you can do is to follow the directions on the popup and click it, because it is a hoax. The popup message is designed to get you to click on it so that it can further infect your computer with additional spyware by instructing you to click on it in order t... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 11:04 AM

Do free spyware removal tools really work? Are they effective enough to keep your computer clean and protect you from the constant bombardment of spyware and adware all of us face as Internet users? Contrary to what most people think, the answer is absolutely not. Here is a quick fact - industry experts estimate that over 90% of all Internet users will get infected with spyware at some point. Given that fact, it is becoming paramount that we properly protect ourselves and unfortu... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Paul McDonald @ Tuesday, 5th August 2008 @ 3:05 PM

We all get hit with it at some point or another - the infamous slow computer. And most of the time, we have no idea why as it can be caused by a number of different things such as hardware failure, not enough memory, high resource utilization (memory hogs), etc. You might just be surprised however, to learn that more often than not slow computer problems are at least partly, if not mostly attributed to spyware. Spyware has become so prevalent and so widespread that experts are now sayin... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Matthew Rizos @ Tuesday, 5th August 2008 @ 4:42 AM

I got lazy and paid for it. Let me explain. A friend brought me his Windows XP workstation loaded with malware. I removed the malware with SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes (since he didn't want to buy any antivirus) in safemode. Once the first round of scans and removals were completed I rebooted. Bam! BSOD! Windows XP was looking for a dll, no name of course, just a dll. Anyway in the end I had to reinstall Windows XP, very embarrassing to say the least. So, I'v... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By jon crain @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 12:52 PM

Its getting harder everyday to protect your data from the dangers posed by computer viruses. These malicious programs have evolved into multiple forms and can be contracted through a variety of ways, including opening email attachments, opening spam or by visiting corrupt websites. Fortunately, just as viruses have grown in strength and complexity over the years, so also have the tools used to combat them. With the latest generation of antivirus software, you can give your computer a leve... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By jon crain @ Friday, 1st August 2008 @ 5:25 PM

Sometimes we have no choice when it comes to reformatting your hard drive. Just make sure you understand that all your data will be lost unless you take the time to backup files you do not want to lose. This should only be done as a last resort. When should I reformat my hard drive? If your windows files are corrupted beyond repair or you have files missing and all your attempts to repair have failed. If you have a virus and all your attempts at removal has not worked. Another reason woul... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Matt Chang @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 11:50 AM

Anti-Virus software is a program to run on your computer, often in the background and keeps malicious spyware and background viruses from attacking your hard drive.there are different techniques that the software will use to keep viruses off of your computer. The software will start to scan all your files you have saved so that it can search for known viruses that will match definitions in a dictionary made only to detect a virus. Having antivirus software protects your computer from getting in... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Wayne Cutforth @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 8:23 PM

The Internet is a fantastic tool and is open to absolutely everyone. Unfortunately, some people are not aware of the dangers that exist. You should be made aware of these and learn how to best protect yourself. There are a number of ways to do this: 1) Make sure your Windows Firewall is switched on 2) Make sure you have a good antivirus package installed on your computer and that you regularly update it 3) Never open links from emails if you are unclear about its origin 4) Only ... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Mehmet Onatli @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 2:48 PM

Adware is as annoying as spyware for computer users. What is adware? Adware stands for advertising supported software, it is a software that can automatically play, displays, or downloads ads to your computer after a software has been installed that contains the adware, or even when you are using that specific downloaded application. Certain adware as a matter of fact can be classified as spyware, because it is privacy invasive software. How does Adware work? Well the advertising function... more...

Computers » Software » Spyware and Viruses | By Carl Robinson @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 2:19 AM

Computers have become so important in so many parts of our personal and professional life that it is very important to safeguard the data stored in them against viruses which are designed to destroy or steal it. However, many people take this very lightly and never think twice about the damage that can be caused by such viruses. Others may consider antivirus software but then opt for a free version rather than paying for it. What they do not realize is that even these free antivirus down... more...