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PCs, Macs and Security, Oh My

by Mike McEvoy on February 22, 2010

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I’ve considered writing a post about PCs, Macs and security issues for some time. It’s not any easy subject to wrap up in a nice, neat 1,000-words-or-less format. Meanwhile the ongoing debate about which computer platform is most secure has continued. There are lots of different opinions and lots of high energy debate, but there [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Firewall, Internet_Security, Maintenance

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Norton Product Updates – Windows 7 Compatibility

by Mike McEvoy on December 15, 2009

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Owners of a current active license for many Norton products can receive a free product update to the current version of their product through the Norton / Symantec web site. Upgrading to the current version is strongly encouraged, especially if you have a version prior to 2009.  For owners upgrading to Windows 7 or installing [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Internet_Security, Windows 7

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Internet Security Threats – Video Insights on Current Dangers

by Mike McEvoy on November 23, 2009

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Current Internet Security Threats – Viruses, Spyware, Malware and More
Do you worry about your online security? The world of internet security threats changes rapidly, on an almost minute by minute basis. Many people are unaware of the multitude of different forms of malicious software (virus, spyware, Trojans, hijackers, etc., also known as malware) circulating on [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Firewall, Internet_Security, Spyware

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5 Common Computer Security Mistakes

by Mike McEvoy on August 31, 2009

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Computer security mistakes can be a painful and costly experience. While computer viruses have been around since well before the Web, the growth of web traffic and email usage have accelerated the distribution of malicious software or “malware.” The good news is that with a bit of thought, planning and vigilance you can effectively protect [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Internet Explorer, Internet_Security

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Mac BotNet, Symantec Confirms Mac Trojan Spawns Botnet

by MikeM on April 24, 2009

Symantec, maker of popular antivirus and security software products, recently announced that two of its researchers discovered the first botnet running on Mac OSX systems. The Mac BotNet, a network of infected Mac computers that can be controlled by a remote attacker was spawned by a Trojan that had infected the computers. The Trojan was [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Internet_Security

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Top 20 Easy Steps to Keeping Your Windows Computer Running Its Best

by MikeM on February 28, 2009

Here are 20 easy steps that will help people using computers running Microsoft Windows keep their system running smoothly. Some relate to maintaining a computer, others to computer security, others to online activity, and some to keeping data safe. While not the last word in computer maintenance, following these suggestions will help in keeping your [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Internet_Security, Maintenance, Performance, Spam, Spyware, Windows Updates

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