Spyware

Where Does Spam Come From?

by Mike McEvoy on August 24, 2010

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Spam impacts everyone in one way or another. Have you ever found yourself wondering where does spam actually come from?  Where in the world does spam originate prior to clogging up your email Inbox or your computer? I recently came across interesting spam information from ICSA Labs, an independent testing organization that produces a weekly [...]

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After Vacation – Update Antivirus Software Before Checking Email

by Mike McEvoy on June 14, 2010

Whenever your computer is turned off for more than 2-3 days be sure to let your antivirus software update itself before checking email or getting online. The longer your computer is turned off the bigger the potential security gap. A Common Post-Vacation Computer Scenario: You have been on vacation for 2-3 weeks (lucky you) and [...]

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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 [...]

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