Category: Instruction
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Err on the Side of Caution
I offer this advice: err on the side of caution when opening emails this holiday. If your intuition tells you to not open that one, listen. UPS, FEDEx, Amazon, DHL, and other delivery companies do not send emails with attachments. This is the first clue that the email may contain an infected component. Email is…
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Why WiFi Hotspots are Dangerous
Public Wifi Hotspots I am going to explain why WiFi Hotspots are dangerous to the safety of your personal computer. Wifi Hotspots are open doors to your computer. It is where most people get their identity stolen. Computers are connected to the Internet via a network signal from an Internet Service Provider. All the computers…
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FBI Ransomware
You have not really been locked out of your computer. If you are in the greater LA area call 661 513 4727 to have the infection cleaned. READ WHAT THE TRUTH IS: New Internet Scam ‘Ransomware’ Locks Computers, Demands Payment 08/09/12 There is a new “drive-by” virus on the Internet, and it often carries a…
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If you didn’t install it
If you know you didn’t install a program, you can recognize a counterfeit. You should become familiar with the programs installed on your computer. Programs are listed under the Control Panel in Windows. This will help you to PREVENT a malware attack. If you get an email or a pop-up that says you need to…
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PC Scan is Malware
Another one IF you get a pop up that says PC Scan blocked a threat, the malware is already on your system. The infection blocks every known program on the system. To clean it, you will have to boot with an anti malware disk. Comodo, Avira and a few others have these available online.…
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Spohos has free Rootkit Tool
You have to give Sophos your email address, bu the download is immediate and the tool installs and checks your files. Sophos link If you do not have the technical knowledge to know what the results of the scan mean, consult a trusted PC technician. I am available for phone support calls. See the products…
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XP Security Tools is Malware
You may turn on your computer and suddenly be confronted with the message that your system is infected with a large number of viruses. You may no longer be able to get on the Internet. This is not a real report and your system is not infected. XP security Tools 2011 is just this year’s…
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If You are Getting Pop Ups
You are probably infected with Spyware or Adware, two forms of Malware. This symptom should be addressed immediately as these infections often open the door to infections that cause more severe problems. Scan your computer for malware. I recommend the Malwarebytes program for this purpose. This program is included on the AntiDisk, sold on Ebay.…
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Mobile Phone Security Threats
Here is an article regarding the opportunities for mobile phone security. Top Ten Security Software for Smartphones and Mobile Devices
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The Difference between Adware, Spyware and Viruses
Adware, spyware and computer virus are not the same and do not harm computers in the same way. The differences between them are the reason that your computer protection must have both anti-virus and anti-malware protection. Viruses are programs that can replicate themselves inside a host system. They are contracted by contact with an infected…