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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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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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Adobe Acrobat & Flash Security Issues – Time to Update

by MikeM on February 20, 2009

Many computers have Adobe products such as Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat (full version), and Adobe Flash installed on them. On some computers these software programs have not been updated since they were installed. In actuality many people are not even aware that these products can or need to be updated. While this has not been [...]

Tagged as: Adobe, Internet_Security, Maintenance, PDF, Spyware

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CheckFree.com Bill Pay Web Site Hijacked

by MikeM on December 29, 2008

So you think you have security concerns and problems with your home network and computers?  On December 2, 2008 the online bill pay company CheckFree.com had its web site hijacked and redirected to a look-alike site in Ukraine that was attempting to infect visitors with malicious software. The hijacking lasted over nine hours before the [...]

Tagged as: Adobe, Internet_Security, News, Spyware

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Computer Firewalls – Security Basics

by MikeM on November 1, 2008

There are a number of elements that make up computer security including antivirus, spyware, and spam protection. Another part of computer security basics is the computer firewall. This form of protection can be implemented as both a hardware firewall and a software firewall.  Both are a valuable defense against the multitude of online threats. Many [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Firewall, Internet_Security, Spyware

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Internet Security | Keep Your Systems Protected Against Malicious Software

by MikeM on September 18, 2008

We have recently seen an increase in malicious software (viruses, spyware) infesting clients’ systems requiring significant clean up efforts. This is a problem that seems to go through cycles of lesser or greater activity. The main message here is to remind everyone to be vigilant in your antivirus, antispyware and firewall protection. Be proactive in [...]

Tagged as: Antivirus, Firewall, Internet_Security, Spyware, Windows Updates

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