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Why You Need Antispyware Software

Spyware is a type of software that attempts to spy on the actions of people using the computer on which it is installed. Different spyware programs have different applications but most will at least install on a user’s computer, monitor some or all of their actions, and then relay this information back to a remote […]

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Why Does My Homepage Keep Changing and How Do I Make it Stop?

You log on to your computer and open your internet browser and to your dismay your homepage has changed. You change it back but the next time you log on, it’s changed again. What you are experiencing is called browser hijacking. Browser hijacking is a form of malware, or spyware, that changes an internet browsers […]

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5 Largest Security Threats

The internet has made it possible for people to stay connected to their friends and family, to access information almost instantly, and to conduct business without ever leaving their home or office. In a way, the internet has made the world a much smaller and convenient place. Unfortunately, along with the luxuries of the World […]

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The Ten Most Harmful Viruses of the Decade

I Love You (2001) Also known as the LoveLetter, it infected millions of computers within one night. It arrived in Windows users’ inboxes with the subject line “ILOVEYOU” and the attachment “LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.VBS.” Upon opening, the attachment sent itself to fifty email addresses in the user’s Windows Address Book and overwrote files with a copy of […]

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Spyware: Symptoms and Behavior

Spyware symptoms and behavior are relatively easy to detect. The symptoms and behavior of spyware can affect the computer’s performance and cause long-term damage, if not properly dealt with. There are some things one can look for to determine if a PC has been infected with spyware. Browsing experience changes An additional browser tool is […]

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What is Spyware?

The term spyware covers a broad array of malicious software programs that are designed to collect information about how a person uses their computer. The type of information gathered by spyware programs can vary from fairly benign data like commonly visited websites to personal information like account passwords and credit card numbers. Adware Adware is […]

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Stealware – How Stealware is Used to Steal Your Revenue

Merchant affiliates should be aware that the integrity of their affiliate program can be compromised by stealware. Stealware can be used by individuals and corporations to replace cookies and affiliate links on a web site so that commissions are directed to the owner of the stealware instead of the owner of the site. This will […]

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Hacking your Dial-Up

This article will explain what Dialer Software is and how it is used to steal money from a user by taking over their Dial-Up internet. The article will also give details of simple ways to prevent or monitor fraudulent dialing behaviors. Dialer software is a computer program designed to connect to the internet or to […]

8 years ago More

Pop-Ups

Surfing the internet is a favorite pastime for lots of PC users. Everyone checks their email and their Face Book pages, but some individuals like to browse around until they stumble upon something new and interesting. There are times when the intriguing, but unfamiliar, pages are noteworthy and deserving of another visit. There are other […]

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Keyloggers: Private Information Thief

Out of all of the security concerns that modern computer users need to deal with, keyloggers are amongst the most insidious threats. A keylogger is a simple covert program or piece of hardware that is used to monitor and record a computer user’s every keystroke. The information obtained by keyloggers can be used to monitor […]

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