Trojan Horse…A Destructive Computer Element
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Nov 16th, 2009 |
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What exactly is a Trojan horse?
We all know something about them but many of us don’t know what they are. Trojan horses are destructive computer programs that look just like a harmless computer program. They do not replicate themselves like the viruses do but they allow viruses to get into your...
How Much Is Spyware Affecting Your Computer?
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Nov 12th, 2009 |
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Adware and software programs seem to be infecting computers everywhere. The sad fact is that most computers have no protection against them and they continue to multiply on your system, making you have a slower running computer. The facts are that, in 2004, 91 percent of computer owners knew what adware...
Why Not To Use A Free Spyware Tool?
If you do an internet search for free anti-spyware tools, you will come across dozens of programs that claim to be the best anti-spyware protection available. The download is free, they are free to use… it seems too good to be true. Usually, it is.
Antivirus and anti-spyware software have access...
What Is Spyware? How To Avoid It?
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Jul 26th, 2008 |
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Spyware is a particularly nasty software that is downloaded onto your PC, often without your consent or disguised as a harmless program. It affects your computer in very negative ways, and can even lead to identity theft or higher charges on your internet or phone bill. Here, we take a more in depth...
What Is A Trojan, And How To Get Rid Of It?
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Jul 20th, 2008 |
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The trojan takes it’s name from the famous Trojan Horse of Troy. The citizens of Troy were tricked into allowing the large wooden horse into the city, believing it to be safe. However, it was filled with soldiers, who waited until the city slept, then came out and slaughtered the townspeople. A...
How To Get Rid Of Popup Messages
Sometimes when you’re browsing the internet, a new window will open of its own accord, advertising a product or service. This is called a popup window, and they can be incredibly annoying and distracting when you’re trying to surf the web. So what causes a popup window?
Malware
Malware–viruses,...
10 Things That Spyware Can Do To My Computer
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Jul 13th, 2008 |
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Spyware is a harmful program that is downloaded onto your computer via infected emails, corrupt websites, or malicious programs. It can have a very negative impact on your computer’s performance. Following are the 10 most common things that spyware can do to your computer
One major issue with...
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