Monthly Archives: January 2009
SysAntivirus 2009 – Removal Instructions
A local musician friend of mine, Jim Cope, who is a reasonably computer savvy user, was commenting this morning on the avalanche of rogue security software currently descending on unaware Internet users. We happened to be discussing one of the … Continue reading
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Filed under Anti-Malware Tools, Don't Get Hacked, Freeware, Geek Software and Tools, Interconnectivity, Internet Safety, internet scams, Malware Advisories, Rogue Software, System Security, trojans, Windows Tips and Tools
SpySkype.C Trojan Wants to Talk to You!
Panda Security’s weekly report on viruses and intruders (1/30/2009) provides details on a recently discovered Skype Trojan classified by Panda as SpySkype.C. The initial objective of this malware is to steal the user’s login details. According to Panda, the Trojan … Continue reading
Filed under Don't Get Hacked, Interconnectivity, Malware Advisories, Skype, trojans, VOIP, Windows Tips and Tools, worms
Valentines Day Spam – You’ve Been Warned!
Ah, the power of love! In real life love can leave you with a broken heart. In Internet life (not that it’s not “real”) love can leave you with a broken heart, a broken wallet, and much more likely, now … Continue reading
Filed under Anti-Malware Tools, Browser add-ons, Don't Get Hacked, Firefox Add-ons, Freeware, Interconnectivity, Internet Explorer Add-ons, Internet Safety, Internet Safety for Children, Malware Advisories, Online Safety, Software, Spyware - Adware Protection, System Security, trojans, Viruses, Windows Tips and Tools, worms
Recover Damaged CD/DVD Data – Free CD Recovery Toolbox
So how many coasters do you have that started life as critical backup CD/DVD’s, or the CD/DVD’s that you entrusted to store a lifetime of photo memories? Well if you’re like most of us, you may have more than one. … Continue reading
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition – Layered Malware Defense
SUPERAntiSpyware – the name says it all. In a world of hyperbole, exaggeration, overstatement, and embellishment the SUPER, in this case, means just that. Given the increasing number of Trojans, Spyware, Virus’, Phishing Scams, Identity Theft Scams, and other threats … Continue reading
Downloading Fake/Rogue Software Hurt$
Being a member of the Blogging community has a major upside. It allows me to have direct contact with a great many other Internet users; many more than I would have the opportunity to communicate with, in any other way. … Continue reading
Monster.com Hacked – Irresponsible Response
OK, so let’s say your Doctor’s (substitute a professional of your choice), office was burglarized and all medical records, including yours, were stolen. Your Doctor, nice guy that he is, didn’t want to cause you unnecessary anxiety, so he didn’t … Continue reading
Does Using FireFox Make You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
I run a number of website tools that provide the type of information that allows me to make available a better experience for readers of this Blog, than I might otherwise be able to provide. One of these tools makes … Continue reading
Hard Drive Back Up – It’s All About the Data
This is a guest post by Mark Schneider of the Techwalker Blog, who brings a background as a high level super user, to the blogging world. Mark has written this article to emphasize the importance of data back up on … Continue reading
