Archive for August, 2008:
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
When you are least aware of it, Spyware finds a way to attach itself to your computer, especially while you are surfing on the internet. Once it has successfully invaded your system, ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 30th, 2008.
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
The first known recorded usage of the term “spyware” goes back to October of 1995 in a posted thread at Usenet. The post made fun of the Microsoft Business Model and the ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 28th, 2008.
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
The following 7 categories are used to classify the different types of attacks used on a computer operating system.
Backdoor – Any method that is used to bypass normal authentication, secure remote access, ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 26th, 2008.
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
CoolWebSearch – This is a group of programs that typically attack Internet Explorer vulnerabilities (which, by the way, there are tons). This program usually directs traffic to an advertisement site (or sites), ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 24th, 2008.
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
With security risks on the internet and networks becoming greater, so is the need for professionals and qualified people to keep the internet and these networks secure. The need for people who ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 23rd, 2008.
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
The optimum goal of every person using a PC and spending time on the internet should be that they are operating in a safe and secure environment. At least that is the ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 22nd, 2008.
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Unlike the way computer viruses and worms spread, spyware does not directly spread in the same manner. Generally, an operating system that is (or has been) infected doesn’t try to spread the ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 20th, 2008.
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Computer threats are growing more numerous everyday and the consequences that result regarding damage to a person’s computer can be quite severe. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to protect your PC. You ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 19th, 2008.
Sunday, August 17th, 2008
Computer code is relegated as being a form of mathematics. Theoretically, you can prove the correctness of a computer application or program although there isn’t much likelihood of this happening in large-scale ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 17th, 2008.
Saturday, August 16th, 2008
No doubt you realize what a great tool the internet is for searching and shopping, as well as a great source of entertainment and information. Unfortunately, it has also become an avenue ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 16th, 2008.
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
We’re not referring to the normal kind of fishing with a fishing pole, bait, and tackle. The fraudulent process of attempting to obtain personal or sensitive information in computing --- e.g. credit ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 14th, 2008.
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
The objective behind the security of your computer’s operating system depends a lot on how you are using your PC, or the purpose of its use. Security factors may be installed and ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 13th, 2008.
Monday, August 11th, 2008
Believe it or not, there are still a number of individuals who don’t realize how easily adware, Spyware, and other forms of malware can infect their computers simply by surfing the internet. ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 11th, 2008.
Sunday, August 10th, 2008
Do you feel that you know enough about your computer and the security of it? You might be surprised at what else there is to know regarding security issues on the internet. ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 10th, 2008.
Friday, August 8th, 2008
When a computer’s operating system has only limited or minimal security applications and precautions in place, this is defined as “computer insecurity” and creates a great deal of risk for the system ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 8th, 2008.
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
We’ve all heard or used the terms Adware, Malware, and Spyware, and more than likely used them either incorrectly or because we just didn’t know the difference and know any better. So ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 7th, 2008.
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
When you’re discussing the concept of computer security, the terminology usually refers to the technology that implements a secure operating system. Science developed a majority of this technology during the 1980’s but ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 5th, 2008.
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Regardless of your situation or your needs, there is a wide variety of computer security products for you to be aware of to enable sufficient protection of your PC ant its operating ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 4th, 2008.
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
History has a way of teaching us about things that can (and often do) go wrong in the world. Here are 4 mishaps that happened as a result of malfunctions in computer ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 2nd, 2008.
Friday, August 1st, 2008
When security breaches occur, responding to them in a forceful manner is often very difficult for numerous reasons. However, the following 3 reasons are the most common reasons for the difficulty that ...
Posted by AntivirusWare on August 1st, 2008.