Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is free, powerful and stable anti-virus software that works on PCs running Windows XP through Windows 7. It’s even going to be integral to Windows 8 as a built-in security solution. I’ve been recommending MSE to clients for their home and small business PCs as a robust alternative to the expensive [...]
For many years Apple advertisements and sales people would boast that Macs were invulnerable to malware. Unfortunately for Mac users, we’re finding out that’s simply not the case. For every operating system, there are vulnerabilities that can be exploited in order to install malware. OS X is no exception to this rule. Lately there’s been a good [...]
Sometimes simple missteps can result in devastating malware problems. Here are the top five ways that virus infections can spread online. 1) Downloading pirated content, such as music, movies and software. Not only is it illegal, but it also poses great risk to your computer as a lot of this content comes bundled with hidden [...]
Malware is a broad term used to describe a variety of malicious software, ranging from trojans, spyware and worms to conventional viruses. Today’s modern malware is much more dangerous than the similar programs of yesteryear. It used to be that malware was more of a nuisance, slowing down performance, spreading to other computers, but relatively [...]
NoScript Anywhere has arrived, supporting Firefox mobile on Android-based smart phones and tablets. The plug-in, which protects against click jacking, Javascript highjacking and other browser security risks, would be the first of its kind for Android. As tablets and smart phones are increasingly attacked by malicious hackers, this development should significantly increase security for web surfers that [...]
Are older computers worth repairing? The answer is often yes. Many computer problems cost less to resolve than buying a new system. It’s important to have a diagnostic performed first to ensure that there aren’t any other problems, but if the system only has one or two major problems and they aren’t cost prohibitive to [...]
Often times Macs are touted as being immune to viruses, hackers and other security threats. The truth is that out of the box Macs are quite insecure, with no firewall enabled, no anti-virus software installed, a web browser that can be compromised by Javascript attacks and bluetooth enabled and discoverable by other parties. While Macs [...]
