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1). Tenebril GhostSurf Review
GhostSurf 2006 Platinum is an excellent way to protect you and your valuable information from the many invaders on the rampage on the Internet. It allows you to be invisible on the Internet. As it stands, websites, advertisers, hackers, even snooping friends and family can easily watch your Web surfing. Information you type into sites, including your name, address and credit card number is often sent unprotected and can be read by others as it travels over the Web.
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2). Gain (Gator) – The Virus
It just amazes me how there are companies out there, claiming to be legitimate businesses, who are distributing what can only be known as spyware, adware, malware, badware, and viruses. These companies get away with it due to obscure clauses and legal double-speak in their terms of agreements, if they bother to have one at all.
Some websites will download unwanted spyware and badware on your computer without any consent from you at all.
Article tags: spyware, adware, spyware & adware, spyware prevention, computer security, firewall, software update
3). The Importance of Parental Control Software
Protecting children is the responsibility of every parent, and it is vital for them to keep up with the ever changing threats faced by children as they navigate the Internet. Perhaps the most important tool to help with this is Parental Control software.
Article tags: computer security, parental control software
4). CyberScrub Privacy Suite
CyberScrub Privacy Suite is a tool intended to wipe out all traces of data from a PC hard drive and encrypt sensitive data. Used by federal agencies and the US military, CyberScrub Privacy Suite confirms to US Department of Defense 5220.22 standards for secure file erasure.
Even after deleting from the Recycle Bin, traces of files remain on the hard drive and are sometimes easily recovered.
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5). Evidence Eliminator Review
As you may be aware, you can speed up your PC and Internet Browser, reclaim lost Hard Disk space and professionally clean your PC. Also you can make it safer to use the Internet all in one click of your mouse. Did you know that in some sense your computer might be spying on you and your family? Every click you make on Windows Start Menu is logged and stored permanently on a hidden encrypted database within your own computer.
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6). Spyware Is Not the Only Malware Threat to Your Home Computer
Given the huge amount of press and industry attention to “Spyware” it is easy to forget there are other types of malicious software or “malware” out there. Viruses, Worms and Trojans are still being developed to steal your personal data or damage your computer. These malicious programs can be hidden in email attachments or files which are downloaded off the internet.
Article tags: virus, trojan virus, computer security
7). Computer Virus And Internet Worms Explained
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.
Article tags: blackworm virus, antivirus, computer security
8). Tenebril SpyCatcher Review
The National Cyber Security Alliance reports that spyware infests more than ninety percent of all personal computers This fast-growing Internet threat is one of the least obtrusive in that spyware silently bypasses firewalls and anti-virus software. The greatly effects computer performance and introduces major security risks that are often completely unknown to computer user.
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9). How Profits Motivates Virus Creators
The motivation behind hackers has evolved noticeably over the last couple of years. Developing harmful viruses is less about “bragging rights” or satisfying the creator’s ego and is becoming more and more about generating profit or commercial return.
The destruction of data on your computer or corruption of programs you use is a common side effect and what people have traditionally associated with a computer virus.
Article tags: virus, trojan virus, computer security
10). Understanding Firewalls for the Home Computer
Not that long ago, firewalls were the exclusive province of corporations, designed to protect their computers from unauthorized access by competitors, disgruntled employees and so on. Nowadays, however, even though firewalls remain a key part of corporate networks, they have made steady inroads into the world of home computing.
Article tags: computer security, firewall, personal firewall
11). What to Look For In Anti-Virus Software
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.
Article tags: computer security, anti-virus
12). Tips on How to Avoid Spammers and Hackers
Just about everyone will be familiar with the power of the Internet and the great things it can offer. Whilst it is true that the Internet offers 24-hour access to an endless wealth of information, as well as a vast number of entertainment options, there is a dark side to the Internet as well.
Article tags: computer security, spam
13). TrendMicro PC-Cillin Internet Security Review
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security is the best Internet Security software in its market. This release combines award-winning antivirus security and a personal firewall for comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, and hackers. It also detects and removes spyware and blocks spam. It even guards against identity theft by blocking phishing and pharming attacks.
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14). Top 10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Computer Viruses
As more and more people are becoming comfortable using their computers at school, home or in the office it’s only a matter of time before they encounter a computer virus. Here are our top 10 steps to protect you from computer viruses.
Use a high quality anti-virus program. There are many different anti-virus computers programs on the market some of them are better than others.
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15). 4 Smart [and Free] Programs For Your Computer
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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