spyware

There used to be the belief that if one stays away from “bad” Web sites, then malware is not a problem. That is not true, as a recent example with the New York Times illustrated. The popular news Web site was compromised, and the trusted site was serving up malicious ads:
The malicious ad took [...]

One of the absurdities that is circulating is that even hackers are suffering in this economy. With the tough economic situation, supposedly hackers are having more competition. This is just one of the theories to explain why there is a steady increase in malware and criminal activity such as phishing and identity theft.
Whether it is [...]

Q: What’s the difference between free anti-virus programs and those that you pay for? Is the protection different or is it just the support? – Matt
A: Now more than ever, we’re all looking for ways to save money, but this area may not be in your best interest, depending upon who and how your computers [...]

FCleaner is a freeware all-in-one Windows cleaning and optimization tool. It removes unused files that are eating up your disk space and slowing your system down, tweaks your system, and allows your Windows to run faster. FCleaner can also protect your privacy by eliminating Internet history and the cookies that Web sites leave behind. You [...]

Malware and spyware can infect your computer without your knowledge. Even if you are very cautious, a whole load of problems can happen with a simple mis-click or the wrong push of a button. Heck, your system can even become infected without your having to actually do anything. Some malicious sites have what are called [...]

I have Norton Internet security, yet my computer has been infected with the Antivirus 2009 program. How can this happen and how do I get rid of it? – Glenn
Your question underscores an often mistaken mindset of many computer users: “If I have security software in place, I shouldn’t get any infections.” Nothing [...]

SUPERAntiSpyware has secured terrific consumer reviews and continues to have wide support in the security community.
Protecting your computer and your personal data is serious business. We do not take the problem lightly and we have vetted this software thoroughly with people who fight spyware and malware on a daily basis. This review was done over [...]

I recently had Zone Alarm on my computer and one of its updates stopped me from being able to access the Internet or email. I removed the software… and they came right up. Can you recommend a free firewall download? – Ken
The primary function of a firewall in the computer world is to limit access [...]

Hazard Shield is an antimalware program that scans for any and every threat it can get its hands on. These include malicious items such as malware, viruses, spyware, trojans, backdoors, dialers, and much more. Hazard Shield also comes with realtime protection that removes threats the instant they appear and before they can cause damage.
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Since I’ve been spending a lot of time on my Macs, I haven’t really been thinking about viruses and spyware like I used to when I was on Windows. When you’re a Windows user, it feels like you almost always have to brace yourself for the next threat, and while the problems are still out [...]