Monthly Archives: April 2010
Google: Fake antivirus is 15 percent of all malware – Is this NEWS?
When I get into one of my “what the hell is going on” moods, I can’t help but consider mainstream media, and what a pathetic job it does when it comes to informing Internet users of critical consumer safety issues. … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – April 30, 2010
Thwart Antivirus-Crippling Malware by Changing File Extensions – Certain annoying types of malware stop your antivirus program from running (stopping you from removing the malware). If it’s of the less intelligent variety, you can outsmart the virus by changing your … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Cloud Hosting vs. Dedicated Hosting
A primer, by guest writer Charles Homes, on how choosing the right hosting plan can significantly impact your business. There are quite a variety of hosting plans for businesses to pick from, with the “best choice” being entirely dependent on … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – April 29, 2010
The Beginner’s Guide to PC Backup – You know you’re supposed to back up your data, but you don’t. If you’re just not sure how to get started, our overview of the options will help. Stupid Geek Tricks: Compare Your … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – April 28, 2010
Recover Data Like a Forensics Expert Using an Ubuntu Live CD – There are lots of utilities to recover deleted files, but what if you can’t boot up your computer, or the whole drive has been formatted? We’ll show you … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
Download Free Comodo System Cleaner – Gets the Deep Dirt Out!
What could be a more powerful free solution, than that old standby CCleaner, which removes unused files, and ensures your privacy by cleaning traces of your online activities? Well, how about Comodo System Cleaner (last update February 09, 2010), which … Continue reading
Cyber Criminals Know Your “Net” Worth – To the Penny!
According to Marian Merritt, security provider Symantec’s Internet Safety Advocate, a cyber crime goes down every ¼ of a second – a pretty startling statistic. What makes this statistic so astonishing is, unless you are in the Internet security business, … Continue reading
Tech Thoughts Daily Net News – April 27, 2010
10 free security tools that actually work – Plenty of solid products are available to help you protect your system — and some of them don’t cost a dime. Here’s a list of some of the most popular and effective … Continue reading
Filed under Internet Security Alerts, Tech Net News
