What is that old saying, "there is strength in numbers?"... Malware is the leading cause to computer problems today that is also criminal in nature. What I have discovered over the years that no single anti-malware or anti-virus program can give you protection 100 percent of the time. This is where the cloud sourced program... Continue Reading →
To add another tool to your arsenal in the fight against malware, be sure to visit BitDefender’s QuickScan. BitDefender’s QuickScan is an online tool which uses a technology they call .in-the-cloud. scanning technology which is capable of detecting active malware in less than a minute. The benefit of this technology is that the scanner uses... Continue Reading →
Microsoft Security Essentials A comprehensive, state-of-the-art protection against malicious threats such as viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other malware. Plato On-Line Even DNA is Damaged by Stress PCrisk.com remove OpenCloud Antivirus - uninstall instructions Paul’s Home Computing Blog Good Internet Citizens: Are Your High School and College Students Aware? Top Picks for Android Tablets ——————————————- MORE... Continue Reading →
There are numerous security software offerings out there these days to the point, as an end-user, you do not know what direction to go. Typically it is a good idea to layer the protection on your PC. For example on my PC I have installed Microsoft Security Essentials, Immunet and the commercial version of Malwarebytes... Continue Reading →
Just a quick note… I recently completed a link exchange with a site that I would like to introduce called “Malware Removal Instructions” . Your computer is infected with malicious software? Do you have popups on your PC? If so, search this blog for removal instructions or find computer threats by category. Malware Removal Instructions... Continue Reading →
How do they do it? Each week I select links to articles from the sites (blogs) that are composed by the authors who are associated with the What’s On My PC blogroll. The quality and content is amazing and serves as an excellent learning source for those who have the computer and information technology bug.... Continue Reading →
Malware infections on today's PC is probably one of the most frustrating experiences out there. Your PC, when attacked, is rendered useless and attempts to remove the infection is futile. The infection is usually in the form of FAKE security software that has one goal of extracting (stealing) money from you by using the FAKE... Continue Reading →
Bill Mullin’s Weblog – Tech Thoughts does it again by bringing to us important information about the NEW (and FREE) online version of SuperAntiSpyware. I found this to be important enough that I was compelled to shout about it here on the blog. First, you need to visit Bill’s Weblog – Tech Thoughts to get... Continue Reading →
Detecting web sites in your browser that harbor drive-by downloads and phlishing attacks is a feat that is next to impossible to do without some type of active protection. These type of attacks are hidden behind the web links that you click “on”. What may appear to be a legitimate web link, could be a... Continue Reading →
I was reviewing the April ‘09 edition of the Web of Trust (WOT) newsletter and noticed that “What’s On My PC…” was reflected in the newsletter as a supporter of Web of Trust (WOT)… I encourage you to download and read this newsletter, due that it offers important information on how you can make your... Continue Reading →
I was just telling someone today, that one of the best protections out there for internet users is the “Web of Trust” (WOT). If you use Firefox or Internet Explorer as your internet browser, you definitely need to install the Web of Trust (WOT) addon. The installation is very easy and it is FREE. I... Continue Reading →
When I mention the term “malware” around my friends and family, I get some really strange looks. Most people are not absorbed into the tech side of protecting their PC’s and really do not care what the name of the current disease is. It is an attitude and approach similar to the government; “wait til... Continue Reading →
When surfing the internet and interacting with websites that you may be unfamiliar with, you are at a risk of becoming a victim of theft, fraud, spyware, spam, viruses, etc. You are really at the mercy of a mouse click. One click and gotcha... We see text on the screen and take it as gospel... Continue Reading →
I periodically visit the Wilder’s Security Forum to see what other people are saying about the various security software products that are available. Forums are managed discussion sites where interest groups of people are formed to openly discuss a specific topic. When I preview software, I always look to see if there is a forum... Continue Reading →
Knowing what to trust OR what not to trust when searching for and visiting web sites can be a very difficult task. The risks are innumerable (i.e. adware, browser exploits, fraud, malware, phlishing, spam, spyware, etc.); but there is a solution that will help keep you safe online and it is called "WOT". WOT is... Continue Reading →
