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What Are Computer Viruses?
08/01/2012 | 
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Viruses 101
OK, so anyone who has ever owned or used a computer should know that there are these nasty little bugs called viruses that can infect your computer and stop it from functioning correctly. But what exactly are they? And what harm do they do? Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Adware, Crimeware, Internet, Internet Sercurity, Malware, PC Performance, PC Security, Rootkits, Scareware, Security Alerts, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, Worms | 
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Bogus Security Alerts
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What Are They?
In my day to day work of consultancy and supporting desktops, I frequently come across the following situation;
While surfing the internet, a user is confronted with a “security alert” or other such warning message on their screen. The message warns the user that their computer is infected with viruses, trojans and spyware, or that it contains registry errors, etc, and prompts the user to download security software that will remedy the situation. The user clicks the ‘OK’ button to download the software because it will protect their computer. Right?…WRONG!!! These messages are 100% bogus and will harm your computer by downloading and installing the very same viruses they’re warning you against. Read the rest of this entry »
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