Posts Tagged ‘virus’

Ransomware Virus Attacks On The Rise

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Law enforcement agencies are warning computer users to be on the lookout for ransomware attacks. Ransomware is a type of malware that works by hijacking your computer. Lockscreen ransomware locks your screen and displays a message that says you’ve violated federal law by accessing sites associated with terrorism, child pornography or other criminal activities. Continue reading

Tags: malware, ransomware, security, virus
Posted in Using The Internet | 3 Comments »

DecryptLinks

Sunday, February 17th, 2013

Investigate shortened links and determine if they are safe to browse with this short link decryption site. Continue reading

Tags: browser, decryption, malware, protect your pc, safe links, short link decryption, short links, spyware, virus, web safety
Posted in Cool Sites | 1 Comment »

Malware, Spyware, Adware: What Does It All Mean?

Saturday, December 22nd, 2012

Have you ever been told to get a malware scanner? Ever received the threat of a virus? Have you been advised not to use a specific program because it has spyware? What is the difference? Do you need a separate program for each, or does one cover them all? A lot of questions need to be answered, so we’ll cover them one by one. Continue reading

Tags: exploit, greyware, internet security, malware, rootkit, security, trojan, virus
Posted in I've Always Wanted To Know... | No Comments »

Start-up Error Messages And The Corrupt Program

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Getting an error on start-up because of a program? Here are some steps to fix it. Continue reading

Tags: errors, program, remove, start-up, virus
Posted in System Tune-Up Help | 2 Comments »

How To Fix That Full Hard Drive

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

A full hard drive can cause all kinds of problems for your machine, including but not limited to a slow computer and, ultimately, hard drive failure. There are a number of possible reasons for this. Continue reading

Tags: Clean up, disk, hard drive, virus
Posted in File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals | 8 Comments »

Computer Sending E-mail Spam to my Address Book – How Do I Fix It?

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Is your computer sending out random messages to people in your address book? You may be infected with a virus. Read more to find out why and how to fix it. Continue reading

Tags: e-mail virus, email spam, junk mail, mail spam, spam, virus
Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help | 6 Comments »

Using the Command Prompt to Reveal Hidden Files

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Some viruses hide your files, and sometimes this remains in effect even after the virus has been removed. You can restore those hidden files using this nifty command prompt trick, though. Check it out! Continue reading

Tags: command prompt, hidden files, lost icons, virus, vista, windows 7, xp
Posted in File & Disk Management, Security Help | 27 Comments »

What Information Can Hackers See if They Gain Access to My Computer?

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Learn about the dangers of Internet browsing and what information computer hackers can view if they gain access to your personal computer. Continue reading

Tags: hackers, malware, spam, spyware, trogan, virus
Posted in Security Help | 5 Comments »

Blinded by the Pop-up

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Here’s a possible ways to fix a pop-up blocking your computer monitor. Continue reading

Tags: options, pop-up, preferences, virus
Posted in Security Help, System Tune-Up Help | Comments Off