Category Archives: Anti Virus

A Portable Antivirus Software from Microsoft

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Is your computer infected with a virus that is preventing you from downloading security updates from the Internet or from running any antivirus program on that machine? Or are your looking for an antivirus software that can be carried on … Continue reading →

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9 Easy Ways To Never Get A Virus

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Chris Wiser

In 20 odd years of using computers, I can safely say that I’ve never been a victim of any computer virus, and yet I’ve also never run anti-virus software. It’s a curious fact that the people who are most worried … Continue reading →

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G Data MobileSecurity for Android

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Continuing the battle with the bad guys, G Data  has released its MobileSecurity product for Android smartphones and tablets. MobileSecurity is designed to protect the data on phone from viruses, malware and spyware. Apps have to gain authorisation from the user before the app … Continue reading →

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Wave of Trojans breaks over Android

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Fraudsters have cranked up production of malware targeting Android devices with with a rash of Trojans, many of which apply tricks long used against Windows PCs. F-Secure  Reports  that a rogue developer has modified a harmless app that displays pictures of … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: How to remove spyware, viruses and rootkits

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Even careful PC users can fall prey to the sticky fingers of evil malware. Loading an innocent looking file from a USB stick, clicking the wrong link in search results, cancelling a suspect alert box – all these actions could … Continue reading →

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400 Percent Increase In Android Malware; Mobile Security Threats At Record High

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Chris Wiser

One of the most unsettling findings of the study was the fact that the greatest distribution point for mobile malware is the application download. With the 400-percent increase of Android malware, now would be as good a time as any … Continue reading →

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Find Elusive Malware On Your PC With Microsoft Safety Scanner

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Do emergency scans of your computer with Microsoft’s latest free download. Microsoft Safety Scanner, a portable application that can examine any PC, can’t replace a full-blown anti-virus program, but it is a great tool to have around should infections pop up. Best … Continue reading →

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Anti virus support for work and home and still I get viruses!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Chris Wiser

You are paying for computer support. You have anti-virus software. And yet you areSTILL getting viruses that slow down (or crash!) your computer, impede you from getting your work done and in general create a HUGE pain in the you-know-what situation. Why? … Continue reading →

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How To Completely Remove Norton Or McAfee From Your Computer

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Chris Wiser

Removing Norton and McAfee’s products has a tendency to leave a lot of crap behind, even if you go through the proper channels offered in your control panel. Both companies acknowledge this, and both offer removal tools for the complete … Continue reading →

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AVG snaps up DroidSecurity

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Chris Wiser

AVG, the security firm best known to its freebie security scanner software for consumers, has announced plans to buy mobile security firm DroidSecurity.…

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