Posted in Antivirus, Firewall, Internet, Security, Windows 7 | Comments Off on When you first buy a Windows 7 computer, you need to check these settings to make sure that it is secured
If you are buying a new computer then there are many things that you will want to do with it once it is set up. These things that you would want to do are all different depending on your skill level with computers. If you are a person who is new to computers and has Read more…
Posted in Internet, Malware, Security | Comments Off on Facebook has become one of the top web sites that distributes malware
When it comes to the distribution of malware, Facebook is slowly becoming one of the top places on the internet where it happens. The rise of malware on Facebook is only partially the fault of the service itself. When a web site all of the sudden becomes popular, it starts to attract different kinds of Read more…
Posted in Spyware | Comments Off on Spyware can cause you financial ruin …
When it comes to the internet, there are many threats that you have to worry about. But some threats are worse than others. While some of the online threats may ruin your computer, others may ruin your life. A big part of who we are is tied up in our financial well being. If anything Read more…
Posted in Security | Comments Off on Can your computer become infected with a virus by data from your moblie phone?
I think that most people who have a smart phone are enjoying the power that it gives them when they are mobile. Just a few years ago, if you wanted to do some of the things that you can now do on a smart phone then you would have to drag a laptop around with Read more…
Posted in Malware, Spyware | Comments Off on Three signs that your computer may have some form of malware in it
Some people will be able to escape having their system infected with a piece of malware of some kind. But for the majority of the people who have a computer, some type of malware on it is a way of life at some point in your computing experience. No one is protected forever. There are Read more…
Posted in Antivirus | Comments Off on You not only have to update your antivirus, you have to upgrade it as well
All software must be upgraded, even your antivirus. When a person or a company creates software, they usually know that it is going to have to be upgraded in the future. So they work with technology that will allow them to easily do this. There are several reasons why a company must upgrade their software. Read more…
Posted in Security, Windows 7 | Comments Off on Protect Windows 7 from Flash exploits
If you are a Windows 7 user then you are protected from a lot of the threats that exist on the internet. But like all technology that involves a large code base, there are still threats and holes in the software that will be found and used against the average user. The main thing that Read more…
Posted in Security | Comments Off on Stop phishing attacks – it’s up to you!
For a long time, there has been a debate on which operating system was the best in regards to security. Some people would argue that Linux was the best. Others would argue that Os X was the best and was prettier to look at than Linux. Even recently, Microsoft has been able to boast about Read more…