Archive for July, 2011

Computer security is a really important topic that a manual isn’t written for. We don’t get books that tell us how to be safe. In the end, it doesn’t mater how good your password is and how private you keep it. If your computer is compromised, all bets are off. That is why it is important to have a good security scanner installed.

The top scanner on my list is Malwarebytes. It is noted as being one of the few tools that can reliably remove malware masquerading as anti-virus (more…)

There are many programs available for your PC. None of which are as important as security programs. With all the attacks against computers, security programs are quickly becoming the most important part of your computer program library. These programs can be expensive, but if you know what to look for they can also be free. A great place to start is with Microsoft’s Security essentials. It provides you with a combined antivirus, antispyware and firewall protection all rolled into one program. A must have for even the most basic PC. Another fantastic and free program is Defensio. (more…)

Criminals that primarily earn a healthy living as computer hackers that steal valuable information develop new tricks each and ever day! If the truth is to be told, these criminals often come up with new and clever improvements to their so called “craft” on an hourly basis. This is why the companies that develop security software come up with new versions each year that have daily database updates. They are not trying to overcharge or burden their customers; they have (more…)

It’s important while opening email to watch out for harmful email attachments. Aside from being the number one way to unleash malware or harmful computer viruses and malicious software, it is also the most common way to pass it on to everyone in your email address list. To date, the only guarantee of not getting a harmful email attachment is simply not to open it. This approach seems simple enough; only most malicious software presents itself as having come from a seemingly trustworthy source that can fool the best of us into unleashing the worst upon our computer’ (more…)