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How To Prevent Computer Attacks And Crashes

November 2, 2008 - 4:35 am - Posted by Ron C George

After that, the business and owner related programs are uploaded, and these programs are double checked to make sure they do not have any harmful secondary programs included. After that, the business and owner related programs are uploaded, and these programs are double checked to make sure they do not have any harmful secondary programs included. The next step is to severely curb internet access, which should be limited as to ensure the prevention of harmful programs to the existing system.

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The Truth About Getting Rid of Computer Viruses

October 29, 2008 - 7:51 am - Posted by Chuck Smith

Whether you use your computer for work in the office, or for relaxation in the family home, computers are susceptible to viruses. It is tough to rid a computer of a virus once it has become infected, and even then it is even tougher if you know little about computer systems.

Computer viruses come in many forms but they all do the same damage to your computer. They may modify, break or even delete your system files. They are also capable of exploiting the security system set up on your computer. The viruses invade and infect your computer system by attaching to the freeware applications, e-mails and programs that you access on your computer. Once these items have been downloaded, installed and opened, the virus will start to infect your system.

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What Is Spyware?

October 27, 2008 - 11:18 pm - Posted by Jack Mason

Almost everyone that has a computer that is connected to the internet has heard the term “spyware” before. However not everyone knows what it means and it is a fairly broad term that can get confusing at times. With that in mind, we are going to cover what exactly spyware is.

Spyware refers to computer software that gets installed on your computer and goes on to cause malicious acts without your having a clue about what’s going on. Spyware can initiate the following malicious activity:

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How To Protect Your Computer From Spyware Attacks

October 25, 2008 - 11:14 am - Posted by Paul Wilcox

Spyware can be more than an annoyance. Poorly programmed spyware can interfere with other programs and can even cause system instability. Privacy issues are at stake as well.

This type of software is often installed without a user’s consent and often can’t be uninstalled without special tools. When distributors use tricks and deception to install uninvited software, trust is destroyed.

Your first line of defense is common sense. Be careful when you install new software. Only install software from trusted websites, and always read the license agreement. Some companies disclose that they install extra things with their software, but most people don’t read the license and never know it.

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Do You Know How To Improve Your Web Browser’s Internet Security?

October 25, 2008 - 5:48 am - Posted by Paul Wilcox

They’re actually more like the car than the key, I suppose. They are the tools we use to travel around the web, finding interesting destinations. The trouble is, sometimes an unwanted passenger climbs aboard along the way. In some cases they may even carjack you, taking you places you had no intention of going.

So, what to do?

Users have options, starting with browser selection. Internet Explorer still has over 90% of the ‘market’ (an odd term for free software), but it’s popularity is waning slightly. Firefox and others have inherently better security and the added advantage of running on Linux.

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