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Good advice on protecting your environment, small and big
I got a lot out of this short video on protecting one's computer or network from malware.
New versions of old favorites
I continue to use Avast Free Anti-virus , Malwarebytes.org anti-malware and Safer Network's Spybot anti-spyware product.
Avast, not AVG 2011
I have discovered over the past month that AVG Free 2011, the latest model, is freezing up my browsers, all the time.
New version of Malwarebytes released!
It's way better than version 1.44, and it's available here:
Computer Users just don't update their virus software
According to a 2006 survey sponsored by ESET, a global provider of security software for enterprises and consumers, and conducted by Harris Interactive(R), homeland computer security should be on high alert.
Cannot say enough good things about Malwarebytes
Time and time again, I run across PCs and laptops with a security suite installed, like Norton or Trend Micro, that still are infected with trojans and malware. On my latest service call I found a machine with Norton chugging along, slowing performance to a crawl, delivering logs that were clear of all infections.
Safer web browsing
Visiting malicious websites is a major hazard, and not one you can avoid. Mis-spell or mistype a web address, or click on a button that offers a product, and you could be downloading malicious code to your computer that will put it out of action totally.
Infected with Cyber Security?
This infection has changed over time, and requires new methods and new tools to remove it. It ain't easy - I just disinfected one machine and it took over 2 hours. I used 2 protocols and 4 utilities. So call if you are infected, I'm pretty sure I can help.
How trojans and malware work AND a new scanner to try
If you've ever wondered just how hackers infect your computer, read this very informative Trend Micro newsletter article. I've started using TM's Beta version of HouseCall- it's way faster. If you think your machine is infected, go to the site and download the Beta version.
Free online anti-virus toolkit from Trend Micro
When I'm working with an infected PC, and I can use a web browser, I use a couple of free online tools to disinfect the machine when the installed tools won't open. Go to Trend Micro's free anti-virus tool kit I use House Call and Hijack This to remove viruses, trojans and malware from infected machines. If you can't open a browser, there is still lots you can do to disinfect your PC, tell me what you're experiencing and I will give you a next step.