This is a world where virtually anything can be accomplished online (or with a computer in general), and when it comes to viruses, there are plenty to go around. Viruses fit under the ever-expanding umbrella of malware, otherwise referred to as malicious software, is loosely defined as any potentially unwanted or unsavory software. There’s a…
Are you one of those people who make a sincere effort to keep your PC or laptop free of malware and viruses? Perhaps you have downloaded one of the free anti-virus software applications and you know all the tips and tricks to avoid questionable sites, suspicious emails and other types of harmful actions that could…
Viruses can do all kinds of nasty things if they make their way into your computer, from bloating your operating system to hijacking your e-mail. However, many people don’t know that some viruses and malware can make your PC or laptop completely unusable! It’s called bricking because it more or less turns your system into…
Do you suspect your computer has a virus? If so, it’s important to take immediate action, but do you know what to do? Many people encounter a virus and realize they aren’t quite sure what to do next. Here are a few basic things you should do to make sure the virus doesn’t cause any more…
Hopefully, you are able to read this and smile rather than gritting your teeth and shaking your fist at the screen as you remember the time one of these killers infected your PC. Chances are, however, if you were unlucky enough to fall victim to one of these, your computer suffered serious damage that only…
An infected computer is your worst enemy. The laptop that you shared memories on now has the ability to cause identity theft, encrypt documents beyond your control, and disrupt your day with terrible pop-ups. Anyone can fall victim to a misleading ad or a bad link. Vigilance is key in this situation, and after experiencing…
Slow Computer Response Is your computer running very slowly? A common symptom of a virus is much slower than normal computer performance. However, there can be other reasons for slow performance, including a hard disk that needs defragmenting, a computer that needs more memory (RAM), or the existence of spyware or adware. For more information…
Malware is software written to infect computers and commit crimes such as fraud and identity theft. It has become big business in the past few years. As a result, if you use a computer for web surfing, shopping, banking, email, instant messaging, and gaming without proper protection, you are putting yourself at high risk of being victimized. Keep…