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While you are Facebook, shopping online or email go the control you could already be compromised.

How?

There are other online threats apart from viruses, worms and Trojans. There are these things as spyware and they are alone invented and infect your computer system, hack your information and completely ruin the whole system. These malicious codes occur discretely in the form of downloadable programs with the intent to attract users, and they can be downloaded. In addition, they are used completely able, notes about the different keystrokes for logins and passwords. This function may users their online identities, makes them vulnerable to Rob for identity theft. To know whether your computer with spyware was taken a syndrome is, when your system slows down is suddenly starts. Once this syndrome can be felt, it is very important that you your systems with anti-spyware software to equip, which are available on the market today mainly at the disposal. This kind of software are you computer to protect and to protect you against future attacks.

In the following, some of the most efficient and effective anti-spyware software are available on the market today:

Lavasoft Ad-aware

Lavasoft Ad-aware is a fast tool and is a user friendly software. It is known to handle spyware and adware efficiently.

Effectiveness

This anti-spyware program was recognized with the VB Virus Bulletin 100% award. The credit was to identify the skills and given the possibilities of the carefully created malware. Third test is not checked but by other security organizations anti virus protection. Spyware protection actually uses two motors-its own and Viper antivirus scan engine to scan.

Major highlights

-Enables warnings to protect, when a certain malicious software is downloaded.

-Equipped with the Toolbox which is responsible for checking the running processes, the program at startup (AutoStart Manager) and advanced Web navigation controls (host-file editor) control.

Users get a break from the exposed scans and popup window do not disturb or gamer mode.

ZoneAlarm anti-spyware

ZoneAlarm anti-spyware has great influence on the most spyware and deep but more user provides protection treatment required.

Effectiveness

If ZoneAlarm is not very effective as other anti-spyware products, this award-winning software exceeds the others with their fast and automatic updates. This is a good and decent product excellent leads and protects against spyware systems completely.

Major highlights

-Has a powerful application that can be expected by the system resources.

Memory usage is extremely efficient.

PC Tools Spyware Doctor

PC Tools spyware is a solid, in the search for a good anti-spyware software to choose. This software is powerful and easy to use and is by many due to its different methods handle and remove malware liked.

Effectiveness

This anti-spyware is designed to detect all the different types of spyware and malware. To detect keyloggers and phishing it is ActiveX objects fraud. It must be running but not much skill in the reports. Report options include manual.

Major highlights

-Frequent updates to ensure continuous protection of your PC against new threats.

The unwanted hog system resources meet deactivates to avoid the game mode of the software Antispywre.

-Offers good help and support by live chat or email.

Spybot Search and destroy

Spybot is a highly configurable software and also offers automatic updates. This can be a good option for novice computer users.

Effectiveness

Immunization of the characters used for protection against all types of spyware, and it there not messed up with surfing the Internet with Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

Major highlights

-This anti-spyware software offers the recovery function if a user accidentally deleted.

It has an effective resident shield - warns TeaTimer, users about suspicious behavior.

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Cyber Attacks and Your Money

During the last month, there were cyber attacks to our banks from foreign countries. These attacks denied many people access to their banking by overloading the system. I check my online banking daily, so I was one of many who could not get access my bank's website to view my account, or make any transactions.

These attacks have caused many people to become concerned about their money. I don't know if these concerns are real or not. Most large companies have very sophisticated computers with extensive backup systems.

However I do see some experts predicting that there might be some problems in the future, either from viruses or other computer problems beyond my understand.

So is our money safe in our banks? And if not, what should we do?

I trust that our financial institutions are doing everything possible to protect our computers and financial records. I believe we have some of the most intelligent and well-trained people in the world protecting our computers and guarding against potential problems.

Having said that, I do believe that there are certain things everyone should do to protect their money and any situation that may arise to come between us and our money.

Here are the basics.

1. Keep an adequate supply of food and the other necessities of life in your home to ride out a short-term crisis.

2. Keep a little extra cash in your home, in small and large bills. If you can't access the money in your bank, you want to have cash available to buy items where business is still being conducted.

You need a mix of both large and small bills. You do not to have to give someone a $10 bill for a bottle of water when they don't have any change.

3. Keep a paper copy of your money in banks or other saving vehicles. Make sure that it is current. If you have an online bank, be sure to print your bank statement monthly and keep it in a safe place in your home.

Finally, be sure and protect your personal computer. Have a good virus program installed on your computer, and back up your information to a travel disk (USB flash drive) and also use an online backup service to store your information.

No one can predict what may or may not happen. However we can do our part to protect our personal information.

Remember, if you get hungry, you cannot count on the government delivering a fresh loaf of bread to your doorstep. If everyone prepares and works together, we will all do better in handling any cyber attacks and potential emergencies together.

About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at http://www.frugalhappyfamilies.com/ - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

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Android Malware Is on The Increase - What Does This Mean To Users?

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With the increasing number of people using smartphones powered by android operating system, there is a challenge, which the users are facing. The number of malware attacks on android smartphones is increasing day in day out. This is creating many problems to users and it is essential that people learn how to protect their phones from such invasions.

According to a report released by Kaspersky, the number of attacks perpetrated on android devices has tripled from the first quarter to the second quarter of 2012. Kaspersky has hinted that in the second quarter of 2012, attacks on android iOS reached close to 15,000 malware. This figure is up from about 5,500 malware, which were recorded in the first quarter of 2012.

This suggests that there is an increasing target of android iOS by malware attackers and this is something that should sound an alarm to the device users. Androids are used by business people who carry out transactions online. This means that if their banking information is compromised; they are likely to lose their money.

In addition, users also store personal and business data on these devices and if intruders have access to such information, they can use it to sabotage their businesses. What this means is that users of these devices should get information on the nature of malicious software they are likely to encounter when using their phones. The more information they get, the more they are likely to keep away from these attacks.

Some of the malicious software like Trojan may come in form of multiple bundled apps, which look attractive to unsuspecting users. As soon as the users click on those apps, their devices are infected. When the infected phones are rebooted, the software launches in the background and begins to broadcast the device's phone number, IDs and other confidential details.

The malicious software uploads that information on a command and control server. The most targeted android users are those with premium accounts. Moreover, those people using these devices for mobile SMS payments are also at risk from the attacks. Recently, a Trojan malware was encountered by mobile phone subscribers in China and this affects functionality of SMS operations.

This could be devastating considering that many people are turning to mobile payment because of its convenience. The Trojan takes control of the SMS functionality of the devices and can send, forward and drop SMS contents on the phones. Worst of it all, even when it is discovered, the malware is difficult to uninstall from the smartphones.

This means that a removal tool has to be released to the apps store so that users can download it and remove the malware. The Trojan is able to generate unauthorized payments and also steal credit or debit card numbers. It is also able to steal money transfer receipt information. This means that it could be difficult to detect payments that are initiated by the malicious software. In essence, there is a new wave of malicious codes, which are targeting iOS smartphone users, and people need to know how they can prevent such attacks.

Mark Brown blogs about android tablets. He also loves to write about tablet pcs too.

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Malwarebytes Not Working? Try These 3 Ways To Still Find And Destroy The Google Search Virus

Google search virus symptoms are some of the most frustrating of all the issues on your PC. For most of us, being able to search for information online is paramount in the necessity for the computer in the first place! By now, most of us have heard of and downloaded Malwarebytes Anti-Malware onto our computers and used it. But, what if you have Google search virus symptoms and run the MBAM scan with results showing no threats? Try these 3 ways to find and destroy the Google search virus.

Remove and update your Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program on your computer. Depending on which type of Google Search Virus you have, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware does have the capability of picking up the threat. Overall, MBAM is a great malware scanner. But, that doesn't always make it a good rootkit scanner or rootkit remover. MBAM stays extremely current and needs to update at least a couple of times a week to keep up with the new variations of viruses and rootkits.

Add a really good free rootkit scanner and rootkit remover to your computer. There are several good programs dedicated to being a good rootkit detector. Instead, you want to look for a program that is a rootkit scanner and rootkit remover. Some of the better ones out there right now are Kaspersky TDSS Killer and Avast Anti-Rootkit for those of us not well versed in IT(information Technology). The instructions are fairly simple. For those of you that are more experienced, some great rootkit scanner and rootkit remover programs are GMER and RootRepeal.

If you're a computer expert, use a configuration display program to find to your rootkit(s) and then manually remove. I strongly advise against trying this if your not highly knowledgable with computers. There are also some highly effective programs available to assist with displaying the startup configuration(as you probably know, google search viruses automatically start before your operating system). Ironically, the two best I've found are both made by sUBs. These are DDS and ComboFix. DDS will only reveal your configuration. ComboFix, on the otherhand, is an automatic rootkit scanner and rootkit remover for the ones it can then creates a log of the remaining configuration threats to be addressed manually.

There are lots of options for removing malware from your computer such as rootkits that cause the Google Search Virus. Like any thing else there are several approaches to fixing the problem depending on your skill level.

If your like me, you'd rather skip the headache and go to a reliable, guaranteed, and fast solution to this problem. For more information into this problem and solution check out Search Redirecting Virus. Thanks for reading.

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Worldwide Ukash Virus Attacks

It is impossible to write about computer security and dismiss the infamous Ukash Virus family, to which the cunning FBI Moneypak also belongs. I have written about the treacherous infection a couple of weeks ago; however, one personalized report cannot even begin to reveal the significance of the entire faction that keeps spreading into more and more countries all over the world. In this report, I will try to review how the malignant group of ransom-ware has emerged, what its strategies and objections are and what Windows users need to do in order to remove Ukash Virus and protect their operating systems against it.

It is extremely difficult to determine which malignant ransom-ware from the vast Ukash virus faction emerged first; however, one of the first sightings must be the widely researched and reported PRS for Music virus. The infection was first reported in March of 2012 and suggested a threat to Windows users living in the United Kingdom. Since then, the country faced attacks from the Metropolitan Police virus, the West Yorkshire Police virus, the Police Central e-Crime Unit virus and other infections with similar, misleading names.

Surely enough, after getting the first taste of success, cyber criminals behind the group of malignant infections have moved on to infecting even more computers located in the richest countries of the world. This includes the U.S., Canada, Australia, Egypt, Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Spain and a few other European countries. In fact, the success of the initial Ukash viruses was so great that more and more forms of this cunning infection can now be indicated. This raises a question whether more groups of schemers have not applied the same techniques, as now tens of ransom-ware viruses are being categorized accordingly to the infections that initiate their existence.

When talking about Ukash viruses, the name of the Reveton Trojan must be mentioned, because this sinister application is responsible for the biggest part of Windows terrorizing viruses. Some of these infections are the GVU virus, the Federal Bureau of Investigation virus, the Luxembourg Police virus and the International Police Association virus. Regardless, all Ukash infections are represented in the same manner, and once malignant components lock down a computer and remove access to the desktop, Windows user is presented with a fictitious notification. Almost always this bogus alert is filled with accusations about cyber piracy, terrorism or pornography distribution.

Ukash virus removal is not an easy task and even experienced Windows users are likely to face serious issues generated by the rootkit Trojan functionality. Despite this, it is possible to unlock a paralyzed computer and remove Ukash virus, in whichever form it may come, without complying with the ridiculous ransom payment demands. To find more information on how to remove the infection manually and automatically, follow the resource link. All in all, Ukash viruses are meant to be destroyed, not trusted, which is why it is important to have this infection deleted in any possible way.

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Time to Pay Attention to Your Password!

Every time you turn around these days you are asked to setup a user id and password. Mostly for web sites, but for telephone systems and computer access too. Keeping track of them all can be a challenged and it understandable that people take shortcuts.

Understandable, but not wise.

Some shortcuts are, well, short sighted to be polite. The most popular is the word "password" itself. I think hackers could figure that one out! Some people write their user ids and passwords on posted notes or paper left prominently in their office or cubicles. That is safe from remote computer hackers, but not from nefarious colleagues. Sad to say, there are a few out there.

They may seem like a nuisance, but with almost all of our important information now stored online they are the first line in the defense of our financial, professional and personal information. Almost every day I hear a story about a person whose personal life has been turned upside down because someone has compromised their bank, credit card accounts and credit worthiness through unauthorized loans.

It's time we to start taking the more seriously!

The good news is that there are a few simple rules to follow that can be a big help.

First, never leave a list of password and ids around where people can find it. No post it notes!

Second, do not base your passwords on personal information that could be guessed. That would include your name, your close relative's names, your date of birth, etc.

OK, that takes care of co-workers up to no good. What about the sophisticated hackers?

Third, you have to make your password difficult for the hacker to identify through "brute force". That simply means trying many possible combinations. To do that, you should have what is called a "strong" password. A strong password will adhere to the following rules:

Contain 8 or more characters.Include Alpha, numeric and special characters (&,!, etc.).Include a mix of upper and lower case letters.Never use a sequence of number (1234).Do not duplicate your user id in the password.

Some people also recommend not using dictionary words in the password, and I think that would be ideal. However, it becomes really hard to remember a password if it is a random set of characters and numbers. Ideal, but probably not practical.

Next, be vigilant.

Whenever you are at a web site that requires you to login, make sure it is running the Secured Socket Layer (SSL). SSL creates a secured, encrypted connection between the web server and the browser.

You can tell the site is using SSL because it will have "https:" instead of "http:" on the URL address line and there will be an image of a padlock displayed.

Last, make sure your computer has a firewall and you are running an antivirus scanner. You need this protection for a lot of reasons, but it is important protection against identity theft in particular. A common technique of hackers is to infect your computer with a "key logger" program that records your keystroke. When you visit secured web site the key logger will capture your user id and password which the hacker can use against you!

Keep in mind that even if you are using a firewall and antivirus you may still be vulnerable. The problem with most antivirus protection is that they only address viruses and exploits that have been identified and added to a"blacklist" of known viruses.

Not bad, except there are approximately 40,000 new viruses and system exploits unleashed EVERY DAY! They will eventually update their blacklist for a specific issue, but you are always playing catch-up.

I prefer protection that uses a "whitelist" concept and sandbox. With this technique, program files are compared to a list of valid files and only allowed to run in your system if they are on the list. If the scanner has any suspicions about a program, it is run in an isolated system area called a sandbox where the scanner can determine if it is OK or should be deleted.

If you follow the rules for a strong password, ensure you are using SSL sites and run antivirus and firewall software you will significantly reduce the risks of identity theft and the nightmare that can be.

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Choosing the Right Multiple Internet Connecting Devices

A Wireless Router is a device that is used to connect multiple devices at your house or work place. You can link multiple devices that can be connected through the internet at the same time. It has various benefits to the various users than its previous versions. Some of its features include USB 2.0 ports, file and print feature with server capability and spectrum band of 5 GHz. This is usually chosen for enhanced network and communication facilities. Stated below are some of the major features of the Wireless N Router.

1. USB 2.0 port: This is one of the greatest additions to this type of router as this port allows you to do many things compared to any other previous routers that you came across. This is because now you can plug your router to any devices at your home or office to give it wireless capability. This is most efficient if you have a colour printer that has a built in wireless facility.
2. File and print server capability: You can make a $200 worth printer to give it wireless capability. This is possible as you can easily plug Wireless Router in to the printer as you can attach a USB hard drive to the router to develop a file server also.
3. 5 GHz spectrum: This feature allows you to have a relatively better performance out of your Wireless N Router as more and more gadgets at your home or office have same wireless frequency as they are connected to it. This makes you to receive maximum output from these.

The Wireless Router has a very new specification that can operate on a wider frequency band; it is faster and also robust. This router comes under the classification of 802.11g. It was developed by IEEE in September 2009. It has MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output). This MIMO uses multiple antennas transmitters that can receive data that through special streams that takes place at a speed of 600 mbps. It also adheres to the stand theoretical speed of 300 mbps. Some Wireless N Router is upgradeable through a BIOS flash depending on the make of it.

The Wireless Router is more user-friendly as you can connect any gadgets such as cordless phones and cell phones. It has Bluetooth networking technology and also has two hand radios. There are several factors that contribute to the performance of the router such as network hardware, building materials, surrounding structure, configuration, topography etc. This enables it to have a very deep broadcast range and an ultra fast internet connection.

This is highly beneficial when you have a Wireless N Router as it can drastically increase the transfer rate, improve the productivity, keep track of the internet usage and save a lot of time. Also ensure that the router adapter or network card must comply with the model of router to provide you with good output as it would reflect on the rate of amount that you have invested in it. You can also seek the help of professionals to get the ideal wireless router.

NetGenie was established to provide quality and affordable wireless routers for home and businesses of every kind. It also offers a wide range of products and services related to WIFI router, Internet Parental Control, 3G Router and many more.

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Why Should You Install Antivirus in Your Computer?

Nobody can live without the internet these days. It has become a very important part of our daily lives for many reasons such as social networking, researching for studies, fun and games. We cannot let go of these reasons easily and therefore it is very important to keep your personal computer healthy and clean. What corrupts your computer? Yes the answer is computer viruses. The internet, these days is becoming the home for so many viruses that can ruin your computer completely which is followed by the whole drama of formatting, rebooting, etc. Having an antivirus installed in your computer is the best and perhaps the most effective solution to keep your PC virus free.

Now, there are a lot of anti viruses that you can buy or get for free these days. But the trick lies in getting the latest ones because the viruses keep updating and therefore you need the latest antivirus to combat with these viruses. You have a very serious decision to make as many companies are advertising and marketing their product with such intensity that you might get confused.

An antivirus is a program that works with the basic principle of scanning all the files in your computer for viruses and other malware and then removing the viruses. The software that works within any antivirus are programmed in a specific way. Firstly it uses a Virus dictionary that checks all the files in your computer for any possible viruses. Secondly it detects any fishy malware or anything dubious in your computer that might be sporting some virus.

Another really good reason to have a great antivirus for your computer is to defend your account from hackers. Hackers are those computer savvy guys who have the ability to infiltrate personal information like credit card info, banking accounts etc from your personal computer. They can use this information to further create problems for you by making illegal transactions and using your account for other illegal things. Getting someone's financial information to steal or crack might not be the only reason for hacking. They might just be having a little fun. An antivirus program helps your computer by protecting against these hackers taking over your accounts.

Some antiviruses can be really expensive but there is also a wide range of antivirus programs that you can just download for free. Select the best antivirus that can keep your computer healthy and virus free.

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The Best Anti Virus Spyware Removers

I've never understood what drives gifted computer programmers to spend their time creating viruses, worms, and other malware. They could be doing something good for all of Humanity with their amazing abilities, but instead they're coding and releasing programs that exist for no reason but to destroy. If you're using a computer that has any kind of connection to the Internet (and if you're reading this, you probably are), your system is in some way exposed to these nasty programs. Thankfully, there are a few good guys out there who are developing programs to combat these nasty executables. In this guide to anti virus spyware removers, I'll tell you about a few of the best and give you tips to keep your computer safe.

The first line of defense against virus and malware infestations is a home firewall. There are two types of firewalls - software and hardware. For the absolute highest in personal security, a hardware-based firewall is the best choice. By isolating the examination and quarantine of suspect files to a completely separate machine, the chances of infecting other machines in the network is heavily reduced. However, hardware firewalls can be expensive and require some network modification. A simpler option is a software firewall, which adds a layer of protection between your modem and your operating system. A number of free or shareware firewalls that work as anti virus spyware removers exist, but my favorite is PC Tools Firewall Plus, which monitors network connection processes robustly and clearly.

In addition to a firewall, it's a good idea to install a monitoring program to your system to evaluate incoming and outgoing network requests and remove downloads and installations of unwanted programs. My favorite anti virus spyware remover in this category is Spybot Search & Destroy. Not only does it clean your system out of all sorts of unwanted gunk that can compromise your security and privacy, it also monitors your communications and pops up a warning whenever an external program tries to make suspicious changes on your hard drive.

In my opinion, the absolute best anti virus spyware remover to use when your system has been infected is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This program, which is free to download and use but costs $24.95 to register, is by far the most effective program for removing spyware from your system. Using an advanced heuristic scanning technology, a full system scan with Anti-Malware takes much less time than some other products, and can even neutralize some very nasty advanced programs like Searchpoint without much trouble. The user interface isn't as simple as some other programs, but under the hood this baby is the best ride on the block.

Hopefully with these virus programs you will be able to keep your home computing environment safe and secure from anything that may come down the pipe.

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An introduction to unified threat management

Corporate networks are more vulnerable and susceptible to external threats due to virus attacks, network intrusion, spam, worms, etc.. Various network security technologies has been introduced to protect, to get enterprise resources in recent years on the network from these attacks.

Separate modules for protecting the network against viruses and worms were designed, phishing, and pharming are too disabled to activate the credentials of the user. Then came the firewalls, which secured the ports from unauthorized access while in the network work, by identifying the ports, which should leave outsiders and that should not be. All of these technologies worked well until the infrastructure complexity was not too high. The size of the networks has grown, was separately, difficult maintenance of these technologies. It was desired to have a consolidated technology, which could provide the needs and requirements in terms of network security. Therefore introduced the concept of unified threat management, or UTM.

A UTM offers related to network security, the effective and efficient security system on a corporate network offers the following solutions:

FirewallsWeb/URL FilteringAnti SpamAnti VirusNetwork intrusion/spyware ProtectionVPN or virtual private network

and may be a different type of service related to the company.

UTM adds the advantage of multiple appliances to centrally manage and flexible grouping to create policies for the same from a central management console can. It is a preventive as well as reactive protection system offers protection for various infrastructure elements, including business applications and services.

Generally three types of UTM systems it based on the area of the operation and its macroscopic very:

Hardware, special devices with ASIC chip sets are configured, the multiple threats can monitor at the same time.Fixing UTM, that on standard PC server with a specific configuration are hosted. It requires separate software-based security systems, as network operating system security, firewalls etc. on the same server are installed and configured for the backup of the number of users and applications based on the configuration.UTM distributed, the own hardware software requires security linked monitors, each with its own functionality. Even if these devices have a common control separately working interface is it which makes this customized system as a single module.

UTM systems offers a complete solution for companies that facilitates workforce configure it and maintain the entire network architecture different threats and problems.

Christa Joe is the author of this article. She writes articles for the various software product development companies such as Q3 technologies. It also provides useful content write material related to Web solutions.

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Keep Your PC Protected With Online Virus Removal Services

Is someone watching you over all the time when you are surfing the web or checking emails? Does your computer often go slow? Do you have to wait for a program to open up before you can actually use it? Do you see ads, pop-ups coming in and seizing your desktop? Do you feel scared when downloading your favorite songs, videos or apps from the web? Do you find others posting updates in your name on Facebook or Twitter etc.? I know many people, at some point in their lives have dealt with or are still dealing with such problems that will never have an end except that they can be handled carefully. No, don't take my words wrong. I mean to say such problems will continue to arise as their developers will never take rest from creating them. However, users can put up a line of defense on their computers and networks to prevent them from being compromised.

Compromised? Right, compromised is the word I would use for computers which at the great risk of being infected and infested with viruses, bots, worms, bugs, and Trojan horses among other dangerous infections. Your personal, banking, confidential information can be compromised and your computer will just be the most helpful alley to those hackers who would get it done instantly in the absence of a line of defense, a.k.a antivirus software or firewall. Besides a line of defense what's more is needed is the care, proper data backup and the armor of online virus removal support which stands by you day and night to help keep your computer free of those buggy viruses, spyware, and malware infections.

Online virus removal support is the best, simplest, and fastest way to deal with computer security issues that erupt out of nowhere to give you the scare of the lifetime. Online virus removal support is an absolute life saver solution which can help recover your computer from all such life-threatening infections that eat your computer's resources, steal the information stored on it and misuse it for thefts and other criminal activities. With online virus removal support services comes a great relief and comfort which can never be offered by the traditional on-site virus removal support services.

Online virus removal support helps you fix your computer security issues without abandoning your office or school work or leisure for that matter. You can happily go to work or get to play without worrying about your computer's safety and the data stored on it. You simply deserve a virus-free computer which lets you work, play and entertain without spewing spam zombies. And this is exactly what online virus removal support offers to you. Unlike traditional on-site virus removal services, online virus removal support removes viruses and all types of malware infections by remotely accessing your computer. This ensures you can get it done virtually anywhere from your home or office. You need not be sticking with your computer all the time while your computer is being recovered from the attack of a virus infection or hacker. You can email from your other computer, sip a cup of coffee and even go out to drop your kid to school while the technician remotely removes a virus infection from your computer without physically coming to your house.

Online virus support will not just remove viruses from your computer but also recover the data damaged by them after a computer crash. Besides, it will also fix slow speed, performance issues and scan your computer for potential threats. What's more you get complete freedom, safety and best price. Online technical support is very much affordable than the traditional virus removal services. You can take a yearly cover to protect your computer and the network from virus infections and other such online attacks. Remember, having an antivirus or firewall installed on your computer doesn't guarantee complete protection and safety from the ever-growing cyber threats. However, an online virus support service can guarantee 24x7 365 days a year guard, protection, and peace of mind to you.

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Antispam and the Intricacies of Effectively Dealing With Spam

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AppId is over the quota

Spam has been a big issue for long. It has been difficult to deal with but ways are being developed day by day to deal with such issues. There has been a study that has been conducted over a period of time and it came to being that most spam for example emails come from the Eastern part of the world and to be specific from China. Spam is very hard to deal with and you will often find very many hurdles in dealing with spam.

There have been ways that have been brought about for fighting or simply avoiding spam. There are several ways of ducking spam emails that have been brought about and they include the use of antispam software that will act easily to detect any spam email that comes into your inbox and most importantly before you download anything including an email. This software is very effective for it will act by deleting or sending back the spam email to the sender. This will then appear to you as an invalid email or as an email from an invalid sender. You can either way have the option of creating a new email address if your old one is spammed too much. You will just have to inform the persons involved like your friends that you have changed your email address. You will have saved yourself from great agony of finding a lot of spam mails in your inbox.

The creation of a new email address would be probably the best way to deal with the spam email for you can do this for even a couple of times after a short period. The only thing that may seem difficult is issuing your new email address again but this would be worth regarding the number of spam mail that you receive on a single day. There is also another way of countering the spam emails but this one only works well if the person involved receives a limited number of spam emails in a day or in a specific amount of time. This will work by ignoring all the spam emails that you will receive and by this you can easily prevent more from coming since the sender may have the feeling that is a dormant email.

Spam emails have been referred to as a threat for they can cause a lot of damage to the person involved. This can be in for of a link that is sent to you as an email and once you click on it, you will enable the sender to get your account log ins and will then gain access to your email. There are also other links that will enable software get installed automatically in your computer and this can also help the sender gain access to your computer. It is for this reason that you should dedicate some time to read well your emails so that you can easily detect such a spam email that may have a suspicious link embedded onto it. This will enable you make informed decisions on the way to handle them or the way you can get yourself out of the problem.

There is also another way of dealing with these emails that you will find suspicious by reporting them as spam on your email account options. This will help you so much for all emails you will receive from the same sender will directly be posted in the spam mail box. You will then have to be extra careful for this will not mean that you cannot receive spam emails. There are new ones that will come and this means that you will have to be careful as you read your emails so that you can easily detect the spam emails and take action on them or decide what the wisest thing to do is.

You should however never reply to any spam email or a suspicious email that you are not very sure about its source. This should include even doing anything that you have been directed to do in the email this can include clicking on links embedded on the email. This is very dangerous for it will make the sender know that the email is an active one and they can work tirelessly towards getting more of your private information.

There are companies which are committed to preventing the spread of spam, like KaspAV, a division of Guardian Network Solutions and authorized Kaspersky reseller. KaspAV specializes in providing the ultimate anti-spam solutions in order to prevent harmful types of viruses from lodging into your system and facilitate safe web browsing. Find us on the link and we together can find a solution to this menace.

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Computer Viruses and Threats and Staying Clear Of Them

Computer viruses have been on the rise and they have been giving people using the internet a very hard time and especially at the present times. The biggest danger with the viruses is that they are easily transmitted across computers and this is possible through very many avenues just as the people creating them have intended. Their intentions are also varied chiefly stealing personal data and secondly gaining control of networks and computers and lastly another of their intentions will be the malicious damage to information and infrastructure. The viruses are able to spread extremely fast and this is perhaps the biggest danger since they will be found in email attachments, as funny images, as even audio and video files and lots of other material which can be found online and downloaded for use on a personal computer.

Every computer owner and user should be wary of being a recipient of viruses. The fear of a virus attack is always very big and this arises also from the fear of the unexpected. Not everyone will really fear the viruses and some people especially in the cyber security niche will take their time to study various different computer viruses to identify how they have been programmed and the kind of damage they have been programmed to cause and lastly how they are able to spread. Having known these important pieces of information, an individual will have the necessary information to keep themselves protected and maintain cyber security. The information here is about knowing about the risk and how to deal with it far from knowing the consequences which when they finally happen are devastating. A look at some of the viruses frown at present will unearth different types which are the browser-hijackers which are usually aimed at raising advertising revenue by criminals via the directing of the browser to different websites and to voluntary download.

To mention just a few types of viruses known today, we will find the boot sector viruses, the web scripting viruses, the macro viruses, the file infector viruses, the resident viruses and the polymorphic viruses. These are just but a few of the viruses and are not an exhaustive list of the viruses known to man today. Aside from the viruses which are a big security threat, there are the worms, spyware, malware, rogue security software and the Trojans. These are threats which are equally devastating just like the viruses but are not as technically similar to the viruses.

The viruses have the potential to cause irreparable damage on the computer or the network and this has to do with the kind of problems that they are capable of causing. Of utmost importance is to have basic knowledge about the security threats and to know what measures to take to always be on the safe side. It is important that an individual knows some of the symptoms of the attacks by viruses. These will help prevent further damage being realized on the computer or on a network. The most obvious indications of the infection by viruses include the hard drive of the computer constantly running out of space. Computer programs will usually take quite a long time to load which is not normally the case. The programs will also be exhibiting inconsistent behavior which cannot be explained. The appearance and the disappearance of files in the computer is also a classic example of viruses having infected the computer. Other symptoms will be the display of strange graphics on the computer monitor, conventional memory reducing by a big margin among other changes which cannot be explained.

The most important steps to take so that an individual is able to protect himself from the Trojans and the computer viruses especially when online, begins with caution. Beware of downloads and the exchanging of files and documents. Open attachments only in the event that the author and the origin of the files are known. It certainly helps to side step any form of trouble. Antivirus software is another way to keep your PC protected from virus attacks. The antivirus software should always be updated to surely prevent any attacks. The process has been simplified and this has been so through automated updates being enabled with the antivirus software available today. Configure browsers to make sure that they do not launch programs automatically like the MS Word especially with the continued risk of macro viruses. Lastly, do a back up of the system which allows that an infected file will be replaced with a non infected file.

There are companies which are committed to preventing the spread of computer viruses and threats, like KaspAV, a division of Guardian Network Solutions and authorized Kaspersky reseller. KaspAV specializes in providing the ultimate cyber security solutions in order to prevent harmful types of viruses from lodging into your system and facilitate safe web browsing. Visit us by clicking on the link to speak to any of our consultants.

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Why Are Android Phones Being Targeted By Malware Attackers

Computers, laptops and PC tablets are not the only devices that are targeted by malicious software developers but smartphones have now joined the list of the most threatened devices by intruders. There has been a steady rise on the number of attacks, which are targeted on smartphones and this means that people need to watch out for the malware. Apparently, the number of malware is so huge that people may not be able to identify them and it means that comprehensive information dissemination is required to educate smartphone users on the threats posed by malicious software.

Android in particular, tops the list of smartphones that are threatened by malware attackers. There are various reasons why android smartphones are being eyed by attackers. One of major reason is that there are many people using android devices. It is estimated that globally, android takes a commanding lead in smartphone market. Around 6 out of every 10 smartphone users own an android device.

This figure translates to around 52.3 percent of the smartphone market. These devices are owned by people who run businesses and this could mean that hackers and cybercriminals are looking for ways in which they can steal confidential business and personal details like bank account information.

Another reason is that smartphone users do not upgrade or update their operating systems. Those users who are running older versions of android OS are at higher risk of being attacked than those who update their operating system platforms regularly. Usually older versions of the operating systems are not protected of malicious codes and will most likely be attacked easily.

Moreover, lack of knowledge is another reason, which could be causing the increased attacks on android smartphones. Not every user is aware of the different malware threats found on the internet. There is a misconception by smartphone users that these devices are not susceptible to malware and virus attacks.

The term malware and virus has in the past been associated with personal computers and laptops but this is not the case today. There is a notion that smartphones run on different OS platforms, which are not vulnerable to hackers, phishers and cybercriminals and this has left many users suffering from ignorance. There is laxity among users in enhancing security measures to protect their devices and this substantiates the reasons why many do not even bother to update their OS features.

Another reason is that these users do not know what to do about the security issues pertaining to their devices. Although PC and laptop users have gained more knowledge on how to prevent malware vulnerabilities, on the other hand, smartphone users seem to lag behind in observing ways to protect their devices. It is also argued that android software developers are not providing timely patches and updates to their consumers' devices.

It is estimated that more than 50 percent of android smartphones contain unpatched vulnerabilities. Various androids are released in the market with outdated software and more so, these programs are never updated once sold to consumers. This has created a loophole in protecting android devices and hackers have take advantage of such shortfalls. Android carriers and manufacturers should make sure that the software programs they release in the market are updated continuously to protect their consumers. In essence, the fight against android malware attacks is the responsibility of both developers and users.

Mark Brown writes about technology. He likes to blog about android tablets. If you are planning to buy android tablet, you can look at his blog.

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Get Protected With IT Security News

IT security news is one way of helping the public be aware of what is going on over the internet and letting them know how safe they are. A lot of people put some very personal data online without ever realizing it. Sometimes users go on and fill up certain documents such as name and birthday without realizing that the site they are using might not be protected or secure enough to handle the given information. Security notes will let them know of software or happenings online that they should be cautious about.

Spyware Malicious Software

One of the topics on IT security news is Spyware. Spyware is a kind of malware. Malware is the shortened term for malicious software. This software actually takes private information from the owner without his knowledge. This is installed onto the computer and can collect information such as passwords and other data that no one would want to share with others such as bank account information, credit card numbers, and the like.

This malware also has the power to mess up the way the computer is originally programmed or running by putting extra software, messing with the connections, and even making your computer run slower. It is even capable of knowing how the user performs on his computer through adware.

Unfortunately, this is installed to the computer at times when the user actually installs or downloads software that he originally wanted. While the user is installing the software, the spyware will take a free ride along with it and start noting down private information and details. Users must also be cautious about installing free anti-virus or security software because spyware could go disguised as one of these.

Other News

Norton Cybercrime Report shared that a lot of money, $110 billion, was lost to cybercriminals on the web. 39% felt that they were hacked through malware and false information. Even though understand safety rules on the Internet, there are still 40% of users who do not create strong passwords. Still, many do not comprehend what modern technology is doing. There were 40% who did not know how malwares function and that they can do so in secret and another 55% did not know how to tell if their computer was infected or not.

It is best to be updated with IT Security News. Technology and life over the internet is changing rapidly that it is sometimes difficult to comprehend everything; one of the biggest priorities is to practice safety by making sure that no one or anything can get into your personal files and information. Reading through some security notes will empower your decision making over the internet and will keep you keen on what you share.

For more information on how you can protect yourself and your family, visit this link. Getting connected and reading IT Security News here will let you know what precautions you can take which will empower you while you are on the World Wide Web.

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Anti Spyware: A Brief Look and the Latest in the Industry

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Spyware is a kind of malicious software installed on computers that assembles information about users without letting them know of it. This kind of software, though, is typically meant to monitor the computing of users, its malfunctions can actually go beyond just monitoring and be used to access sensitive data like habits of surfing, user logins, information about credit/ debit cards etc. It can even interfere with the controls of a computer user by installing added software or re-directing web browsers. Spyware often slows down internet speeds, changes browser settings, or certain software settings also. It can create unwarranted CPU activity, disk usage, network traffic. It can overall make a system unstable by freezing applications, boot failures, even crash down systems. Certain lethal spyware can disable the firewalls of the system as well as the anti-virus software, thus making the system vulnerable to further possible infections.

It also happens that sometimes genuine software includes spyware and this could come from some official software vendor. So, as users are becoming more internet savvy by the day, they are potentially exposing themselves and their computers to an assemblage of online security risks. Now since with time the spyware and other malware will only continue to enhance and become bigger, efforts need to be put in order to fight them. Anti-spyware software is a potent tool that strives to protect computers against spyware, and a variety of other malicious software. To combat this quick evolution of spyware, many security companies have sprung up and this is an industry in itself today. The software serves real-time protection by scanning and blocking the incoming network data for the threat and warning they detect for spyware. These programs examine the contents of the Windows registry, files of the operating system, the installed programs, eliminates files and entries that tally with a list of common spyware.

Now, what to look for while one is selecting anti-spyware software?

The anti-spyware should carry out effective scanning, should be able to detect and eliminate malicious software. Also, running them should not significantly slower down the usual running of the computer. The following bullet points could be handy while choosing anti-spyware software:

• Effectiveness of protection: It should be effective and smart enough to detect a wide range of key loggers, root kits, spyware and any other potentially malign software.

• Effectiveness of removal: After a thorough checking and identification of the risks, the spyware should be proficient enough to eliminate and eradicate the malware.

• Usability: Utilization of the disk space, the memory usage, and the specifications of the machine required to successfully run the anti-spyware tool, all these need to be checked.

• Help & Support: A properly documented built-in help & support guide should be an integral part of each of the software that is sold. The option of online/telephonic support should be a part of the application package as well.

An ideal anti-spyware software should be light running, should be able to detect & remove the spyware effectively, thus rendering a tight protection of the PC from spyware and malignant attacks.

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Ukash Virus - Be Careful of Its Tricks!

Ukash virus belongs to a group of Trojans that lock infected computers. This group of PC parasites uses official institution's name in order to look credible and swindle people money using pre-paid cards like Ukash. Once a computer is blocked the user can see only a message. Usually the warning includes extracts from articles and laws related to copyrighted content, its usage and distribution. The user of the blocked PC is accused of a list of crimes. These may include illegal usage and distribution of copyrighted content, such as movies or music, viewing or distribution of pornographic content and similar crimes. To unblock the computer, according to the message, one must pay a fine using Ukash payment system. The message promises that system will be unlocked during 24 hours after the payment is made. It also scares the owner of the infected machine that if the fine is not paid, the computer might be confiscated and the person might be even imprisoned.

Alas paying the fine will not solve the problem. This is only a well thought scheme to extort the money. All looks very convincing therefore quite a lot of computer users pay the fine without investigating the problem deeper. One should not hurry up spending her money since this is clearly a scam. No official governmental institutions accept payments using prepaid payment systems like Ukash.

Usually a computer gets Ukash virus after visiting an infected website. This does not necessary have to be a site associated with such risks like pornography. It might be quite a regular and legitimate page you visit every day, just this time it is corrupted and serves malicious advertisement. Another way to get PC blocked is by downloading infected files. Ukash virus might be distributed using Trojans already present in your computer as well. If your computer does not have an updated antivirus program you are of a higher risk to be infected with such parasites.

As paying the fine does not unblock computer, one might ask how then to fix it. Use a comprehensive Ukash virus removal guide for more information. Do not forget to have updated antivirus program after your computer is fixed. This parasite, just like most of the Trojans, gets into PC through system vulnerabilities and security holes, especially Java or browser ones. Therefore it is highly recommended to invest your money into a reputable computer security rather than spend it on scam like Ukash virus.

Use this comprehensive Ukash virus removal guide to fix your computer and to save your money: http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-ukash-virus

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A Call That Can Keep Your PC Threat Free

All of us purchase a new computer with a hope that it would be our companion for years. Though no matter how good a brand we choose, and how much we pay, unforeseen events can crop-up crashing our very best hopes. The intrusion of unwanted external threats into the PC is one among them. Severe enough to damage our precious device, these malicious infections, commonly virus, malware, and adware need to be removed from the computer as soon as possible. In general cases, a normal PC-user may not be able to detect and remove these security threats from his gadget. It is here that the role of an online tech support company comes into picture. An expert from the company can make a computer threat-free in a jiffy.

What is a tech support company and how to engage it?

A tech support company homes several certified experts who have the capabilities required to resolve technical complications arising with a computer. The company provides a toll-free number at which you can contact the expert and express your fears for which he finds elucidations in least possible time.

Immediate Action for the Call

Once you call a technician, he gains remote access to your PC to spot the glitch. If the problem is virus-related, the expert employs a free-to-use antivirus to diagnose your PC for threats. If you don't have a paid antivirus handy, he can explain the need of that and can suggest you the ones best suited for your PC. Moreover, he can also guide you to purchase a licensed one at your cost (support companies generally back licensed software only). Once you are done, the techie can install, activate, and configure it in your PC.

Scan to Spot Threats

Once the techie has installed and activated the antivirus he scans the computer to identify and remove infections. A virus removal expert can also schedule computer scan as per your convenience. This confirms that the computer is secured against malicious infections for a long time.

Trouble-free Antivirus Installation

An antivirus copy, if not properly installed, can cause conflicts with other installed software or can refuse to deliver desired results. The copy, if not downloaded in the right way, can also end up yielding no outcome. You can depend on a virus removal expert here as he digs out the exact cause for the issue and fixes it for you.

Update and Upgrade Antivirus

The experts can also update the installed antivirus copy at frequent intervals. If the copy is obsolete, the techie can also replace it with another advanced version. The new copy can be of the same or of a different security brand.

Online antivirus support companies are a real boon for any PC-user as they help him to safeguard the computer. Off late many such companies have sprouted, so to speak, as a result of which there is high level of competition among them. So whenever you require, you can always opt for a tech support company of your liking as their experts can ensure that your computer is free from all threats and extricate enchanting results.

I am passionate about technology and love to read and write on any topic associated with it. With the medium of writing and the power of the Internet, I share my views on technology with individuals across the world. That's exactly why I am here-to reach out to the audience and be a brand ambassador of ITechLine, the company I work for.

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Staying Clear of Threats and Attacks While Online

With the majority of the people in the world today having daily access to the internet, their lives are to a big extent dependent on the internet to facilitate and effectively go about their businesses. The IT world has had a very big impact on the way that people are able to lead their lives and even interact with each other all made easy by the internet. But many of these achievements are offset by some very unfortunate incidences which have been brought about by the very large numbers of attacks which happen day in and day out. Most disheartening is the fact that the attacks are in most cases perpetrated on the unsuspecting users of the internet bringing them losses in in terms of data, personal information, time, and financial resources. Some of the threats and the attacks have been in the form of malware, scams, identity theft and hackers and people have to really educate themselves about these threats and how to stay clear of them to avoid getting ensnared to the devious schemes of the lurking cyber criminals.

To ensure that people are in the position to avoid the threats and many attacks which are prevalent on the internet, a number of steps and measures have to be taken to remain on the safe side. The biggest threat to internet security is the element of human error and indifference. How is this possible? It is common that good judgement and some common sense will usually be thrown to the wind and the results are fatal counting into loads of cash and lost man hours as the damage is rectified. The infection of a PC or any device will happen out of curiosity as people are keen to click on a link even when they know only too well that it might be potentially dangerous. Hence internet security calls for a proactive nature where an individual is keen to follow rules and guidelines which will guarantee that they protect themselves from and their networks when online.

First and foremost, access to the internet should be done only after a quality antivirus has been installed to guarantee security. A good antivirus or internet security suite can be gotten through the finding and reading of reviews and finding the most effective security software at the available budget. Second to installing the antivirus software, it must remain updated and must be renewed once it has expired to guarantee that threats and attacks are prevented. It will be a disastrously mistake not to have an antivirus and not to have it updated.

Other measures will be to have spam filters to an email account in order that spam and suspicious emails are quickly identified and deleted. Some other rules are that you should never download attachments or files without conducting a virus scan. It is even recommended that sharing files from dubious sites is avoided. In fact the best piece of advice is that the file sharing should be avoided at all costs since they become a potentially big source of threats.

Social networks have become very popular with people now having multiple accounts on the different social networks. Social networks have become a playing ground for cyber criminals whose intentions are not right. Users of the social media need to be aware of the threats and adopt steps which will help avoid attacks and unfortunate incidences. Some will be on the social media itself and most dangerous will be getting malware and the viruses on your personal computer which can be devastating in the kind of damage they can cause and the difficulty in eradicating them.

The smartphones have been an area of big concern since people carrying these gadgets which are miniature computers are often a threat to networks. This is best explained that smartphones and other portable devices are open to attacks by malware, Trojans and viruses and worms. Secondly, through access to internet on the workplace network, the smartphones are an area of weakness which can be exploited by hackers and criminals.

Having looked at the threats and forms of cyber attacks, the best way to stay clear of them is by having antivirus software or an internet suite which is running and is promptly updated.

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Cybersecurity: Playing Defense and Offense in Cyberspace and the Economy

In the early years of cyberattacks, organizations would wait to be attacked before they developed a comprehensive plan and response to the attacker. The attack would render the organizations' network presence useless and down for days. Several reasons cyberattacks could severely cripple a network in the early days of this malicious behavior are not enough concentrated research on defending and preventing and the lack of a coordinated effort between private industry and the government.

Since the first well known and wide spread cyberattack in the mid-1990's, many professionals in public and private organizations have diligently been studying and working on the problem of cyberattacks. Initially security companies like Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro, etc. approached the problem from a reactive posture. They knew hackers/malicious attackers were going to strike. The goal of what is now called Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) was to detect a malicious attacker before an anti-virus, Trojan horse, or worm was used to strike. If the attacker was able to strike the network, security professionals would dissect the code. Once the code was dissected, a response or "fix" was applied to the infected machine(s). The "fix" is now called a signature and they are consistently downloaded over the network as weekly updates to defend against known attacks. Although IDS is a wait and see posture, security professionals have gotten much more sophisticated in their approach and it continues to evolve as part of the arsenal.

Security professionals began looking at the problem from a preventive angle. This moved the cybersecurity industry from defensive to offensive mode. They were now troubleshooting how to prevent an attack on a system or network. Based on this line of thinking, an Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) called Snort (2010) was soon introduced. Snort is a combination IDS and IPS open source software available for FREE download. Using IDS/IPS software like Snort allows security professionals to be proactive in the cybersecurity arena. Though IPS allows security professionals to play offense as well as defense, they do not rest on their laurels nor do they stop monitoring the work of malicious attackers which fuels creativity, imagination, and innovation. It also allows security professionals that defend the cyberworld to stay equal or one step ahead of attackers.

Cybersecurity also plays an offensive and defensive role in the economy. In its cybersecurity commercial, The University of Maryland University College (2012) states there will be "fifty-thousand jobs available in cybersecurity over the next ten years." The school has been running this commercial for more than two years. When the commercial first began running they quoted thirty-thousand jobs. They have obviously adjusted the forecast higher based upon studies as well as the government and private industry identifying cybersecurity as a critical need to defend critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity can play economic defense by protecting these jobs which deal with national security concerns and must remain the in the United States. The cybersecurity industry is driven by national security in the government realm and intellectual property (IP) in the private industry space. Many U.S. companies complain to the government about foreign countries hi-jacking their software ideas and inventions through state sponsored and organized crime hackers. Given that foreign countries condone state sponsored national security and intellectual property attacks, it would be to the benefit of companies to find human capital within the shores of the United States to perform the duties and tasks needed.

On the offensive side, Cybersecurity can spur development and increase the skill sets of residents in counties like Prince George's County, Maryland which sits in the epicenter of Cybersecurity for the state of Maryland and the nation. Prince George's Community College is the home of Cyberwatch and the central hub for cybersecurity training and best practices that gets pushed out to other community colleges that are part of the consortium. The goal of these community colleges is to align the education offered to students with skills that companies say are needed to be "workforce ready." It is also a rich recruiting ground for tech companies across the country to identify and hire human capital to put on the front lines of the U.S. fight in cybersecurity. As Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski (2012) says, the students are trained to be "cyberwarriors" and in turn workforce ready.

In conclusion, cybersecurity has come a long way since the publicized hacking cases of the 1990's (Krebs, 2003). These cases brought awareness to the need for the best and brightest to enter the field of computer and network security with the purpose of devising strategies and techniques to defend against "bad actors" that would use technology to commit malicious acts. Because computer and network security require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills, the pool of U.S. born applicants is presently small. This presents an economic development opportunity for locales that use their community colleges as technology training grounds that are closely aligned with technology companies who need the human capital. The overarching goal of the stakeholders is to produce "workforce ready" students.

Reference

"Cybersecurity Degree". University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD. WRC-TV, Washington, DC. 12 Oct. 2012

Krebs, B. (2003). A short history of computer viruses and attacks. Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50636-2002Jun26.html

Mikulski, B. (2012, February 23). General format. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWNTOi3pEhg

Snort. (2010). About snort.

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Phishing for a Nuclear Football

According to the noted National Security expert Bill Gertz in the Washington Free Beacon, White House computers have been compromised by hackers, probably from China, but nothing classified was stolen.

Who says nothing classified was stolen?

Well, an administration official.

Well, that's good then. Government officials always tell the truth.

Exactly what was hacked into? An email system.

Whose email system? It was just the White House Military Office.

Great! Not like they got into the West Wing and were monitoring the Prez's love letters to Michelle or his iPod playlist!

So, what exactly does the White House Military Office do?

They are in charge of the President's Nuclear Football. I know, he is more of a golf and basketball guy.

But this is a very special football. It has the codes that the President could use to launch nuclear missiles and start World War III. And they also arrange the Presidents travel and communication plans!

That may sound serious, but not to worry!

Gertz quotes an administration National Security official says it was just a "Spear Phising Attack". That's where a hacker uses emails disguised as from a trusted source in order to get recipients to reveal classified information or become infected by malware.

Sounds bad, but the Administration official also said such attacks are "not infrequent" and there are unspecified "mitigation measures in place."

I guess they know what they are doing. This is the US Government, after all.

But wait! He said this is "not infrequent"!

That means it happens a lot!

I sure hope they are using the best antivirus and firewall software!

Most malware protection systems are that use a "blacklist" of known threats to screen files. The problem with this approach is that the list has to be constantly updated and they can't protect against threats not yet identified. As former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld once said, the thing that you keeps you up at night are the thing that you don't know and you don't know that you don't know them!

With 40,000 new malware unleashed every day it is a lot of work maintaining a blacklist.

I prefer antivirus systems that use a "whitelist" approach. That is where the scanner uses a list of known valid programs to allow only safe programs to run in the system. For any other software they allow it to run in a separate, isolate system called a "sandbox." The scanner monitors the program in the sandbox and can identify if it is safe or not.

If the White House has trouble with computer hackers than everyone is at risk.

If the White House has trouble with computer hackers than everyone is at risk. Never open email if you have any suspicions at to the source. Never download anything from a web site unless you see that they are running the Secured Socket Layer (SSL) with certificate protection. Make sure your computers are protected by the best antivirus and firewall software.

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Effective Ways to Defend Your System Against Hackers and Viruses

Viruses are the deadliest enemies of computer systems. One encounter with a virus, malware or Trojan, can immediately lead to devastating effects. It can lead to alterations of how your computer operates normally, it can hack your information and worse, it can delete your hard drive and totally crash your computer. Install the best antivirus protection to protect your computer system from harmful viruses.

If you notice that your system has been working differently and misses some data, you could look at a few tips listed below that you could install which would work effectively in protecting your computer from harmful, malicious data.

Antivirus Program: This is the most obvious and the most important software needed to be installed in your computer system. Having an antivirus system will help you determine which websites you should not enter and will guarantee you a trouble free internet experience. Although it is pricey at first, the benefits and features will definitely exceed its price especially if you are the one who connects to the internet frequently.

Updates for Windows: A lot of users of the most common and most coveted operating system have become victims of hackers and viruses. It is very important to always update Windows especially when given a notification. Do not pass on updating your operating system as this will allow your computer to keep track of the different worms, viruses and Trojans.

Updates for Software Applications: All software applications you install in your computer need to be updated. These updates fix bugs and equip the software with their new features. Moreover, they come with enhanced security applications, making your computer safe more resistant to viruses.

Anti-Spyware Program: Some antivirus software, especially, free downloadable versions do not come with spyware protection. If this is the case, you need to avail of the antivirus software or download a different anti-spyware program. Spyware is a big threat to your computer; it can ruin your computer system and hack your information.

Software That Determines Hacker Prone Websites: Porn, free download and online gaming sites have made hacking an easy task. Do not fall into these traps. Instead, some antivirus software offers a service that immediately informs you whether or not the websites you are trying to visit are safe or not.

Firewall Program: Firewall programs are really important for a computer system. If you don't have any third party firewall program, have it installed to ensure that your system can filter all your data. Activate your Windows firewall to the latest Windows operating system version which will help filter data traffic. These firewall programs can easily and effectively filter incoming and outgoing data streams.

Software That Controls Email Spam: Spam mails are bogus emails that lure people into opening them. Once opened, a malicious code can enter your computer and hack your information. Be wary of opening file attachments especially from unknown senders. Although, web based emails come with extra layers of protection against spam, if you do not recognize the email, it would be wiser to just delete the email.

Data Backup: If most of your important information and work related stuff are stored in your computer, make sure that you back-up all of those data and store them in an external hard drive or store it in a drop box. A simple virus has the capability to hack your information.

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How Can You Tell You Have a Computer Virus?

First thing to do is check for common problems associated with a virus infection

Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Security Center or Start > Control Panel > Security Center (for users not using the classic start menu). You can alternatively click on the Start button and type in "check security status". The security Action Center will appear. Under the "Security" section make sure all options are turned ON and that Internet Security Settings is "OK". If these settings are not On or OK that's your first indication your computer could be infected. Next, check to see if you are currently running or already have a virus protection software package installed on your computer. Click the Start Menu and in the Search box start typing in names of common antivirus software programs.

Next, Go to Start and in the Search box type in "MRT". A box will launch labeled "Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool". Perform a scan with this Windows utility to determine whether you have a computer virus of not. However, this tool is not 100% accurate. There are some viruses that are savy enough to avoid Windows detection and after a Windows scan you will get a result of "No maclicious software was detected" instead of the name of the virus.

Computer Symptoms: TellTale Signs Your Computer is Infected

Since not every Windows virus detection tool can spot an active virus on your machine, the best way to tell if you have a virus is to look for telltale signs you are infected. One such way is by testing your computer's speed. Many viruses will attempt to slow down your software and the hardware itself. Is your PC slower than usual? Do applications take a long time to load or respond? Does your system take a long time booting up?

Does your computer reboot or shut down without warning? Does it crash often? Then you could have a virus. Do you try to launch software only to have it fail to open or crash unexpectedly? Do you get strange error messages on your PC. Does your browser fail to open or all of a sudden goes to a website upon launch you have never seen or been to before? If you try to type on your keyboard, does it type what you input correctly? Does your cursor jump to different parts of the screen unexpectedly?

What Is The Nature of a Computer Virus?

People build computer viruses typically for a couple of reasons.

1. 1st, is to slow down your PC or make it as unusable as possible. This is accompanied by what would appear to be notification from some software you don't remember you installed, explaining that you have a virus and you must pay (typically a very large amount of money) in order to have it removed This "Software" is part of the virus and is designed to allow you to believe that it is a tool that will cure your computer. It is designed so you pay the money to "download" the antivirus software and then the software will fix your computer. This usually does not get rid of the software and the computer owner is usually out a hundred dollars or more.

2. Secondly, a lot of computer viruses are designed for the developer to be able to remotely control your computer or search out and report back valuable information. There exists a number of different types of viruses which search out credit card and bank account information and report that information back to the virus developers. Some viruses also allow virus makers to actually remote into a computer so they can snoop around or watch all of the moves a computer owner is making. This gives the virus makers the ability to get as much valuable information about you as possible to assist in blackmailing or simply stealing your money or assets.

Do You Think Your Computer Might Be Infected?

If you think your computer might be infected, it's best to go to a reputable website, if your browser works, and run a free virus scan. We recommend using the free virus scanner. In our tests scanners had the highest success rate at identifying rogues, viruses, trojan horses, worms and all other malicious types of infections. If your internet browser is not working, then it is best to try to do a system restore. Pop in your Windows Install DVD and attempt to reinstall your operating. Be careful not to overwrite all your important files and applications. From the Windows DVD it is possible to choose to simply reinstall all system files and the Windows OS. You may lose some of your settings but this is a much better option than losing all your files.

We do not recommend trying to fix your computer yourself. The best way to get rid of computer viruses is to go to a website designed to professionally scan your PC or call a service which can remote into your machine and check your system for viruses for you. Expert techs will assess exactly what infection a computer has and they are professionals at eliminating all traces of the virus without having to resort to reinstalling your operating system.

Whatever action you end up doing it is extremely important to get rid of that nasty computer virus as soon as you can. Each day that passes makes you more and more susceptible to have your and your loved one's personal and financial information stolen. Good luck.

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How To Create a Strong Password in 2 Steps

Creating a strong password is a must today in order to help you safely protect your online transactions. Without it, you'll be left vulnerable to intrusions, stolen personal information, spam, viruses and more. You don't want to know that reason your friends and family are getting spammed, viruses is because your email account was hacked. Or imagine if this happens to your credit card or your bank account? The ramification can be devastating. So before it reaches this level, you can take some very simple steps to creating a strong password.

The question that most people ask is "How I can remember these long strings of letters, numbers and characters?" Well it is very simple and as you will see in this article, it will take two steps to get it done, really. And it may end up being fun. But before we dig in into how to create a complicated password, we are going to play a memory game.

Let's say we have these five objects to remember in order: car, frame, hammer, spoon and sun. The trick to remembering these words or items right away is to compose a sentence with all of them. It does not have to make sense. The sentence just needs to create actions. It will look like this: "In my car, I framed a picture with my hammer and hanged the spoon right over it under the sun." You have now composed a sentence with all 5 words and created actions out of them. If you picture yourself doing these actions, you will immediately remember all 5 words as soon as they are presented to you.

We will use the same analogy to create complicated password in 2 easy steps.

1. Select your favorite words, date/time (number) and a character.

2. Make a sentence with all of them.

Let's say I like colors, fruits and I have great (or bad) memories that happened at a specific time. Let's use the information below:

Words/Numbers/Characters: Red, banana, &,1975

The password will be: Redbanana&1975

Words/Numbers/Characters: Clown,scared,!,1999

The password will be: Clownscared!1999

Or something more fun:

Words/Numbers/Characters: In, 1975, I, became,*

The password will be: In1975ibecame*

Words/Numbers/Characters: @, 12PM, friday, ihave, $

The password will be: @12PMfridayihave$

Try using the first word in upper case; add some numbers, one simple character and you are done. These are strong passwords and you can make all kind of combinations. This will take about 10 minutes of your time but I can assure you, it will be the best 10 minutes you spent.

Remember to use a password for each one of your major account and try changing them as often as you memory can allow it.

Jacob Ouaknine is Sales Engineer and Account Manager at M6iT Consulting

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Detecting And Removing Spyware From Your System

Malicious software is a very big issue for all internet users today. Millions of people have had to purchase a new computer thanks to a adware attack, with the damages from all these viruses estimated to be in the billions.

Before you can prevent this from happening to your system, you must first have some understanding of how to detect and remove these viruses. The sole purpose of spyware is for collating confidential and private information from a computer, which can later be used or sold to others. If you have little understanding of how to remove them, then your computer is potentially at risk.

Up to 70% of internet users today keep their entire private and confidential information on their system, so you can only imagine what would happen if computer hackers were to get a hold of it. There are six steps that you must take in order to suitably protect your system.

1. The first thing that you need is anti-spyware software, one that supports real time protection, and firewall software. Anti-spyware applications are designed to fight this specific threat, in addition to that, they're also capable of detecting malware, Trojans and key loggers.

The software that I recommend you use would have to be AVG internet security, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Spybot Search and Destroy. For software that supports real time protection, you may want to consider Zonealarm Security Suite.

For the firewall, I use Zonealarm, which is free and is currently rated amongst the best.

2. After you have downloaded all these applications to your computer, you will first have to update all of them. The reason why you have to do this is so the software can detect all of the latest threats.

3. After that, run all the software, one after the other, scanning your system for any infections. If you didn't have any protection software on your computer before, then it's likely you'll have tons of infections present on it.

4. After you have removed all the threats found on your system, you'll then have to initiate the firewall software, this way; hackers will no longer be able to gain access to your system.

5. After you've done that, go into safe mode and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware again. This will allow you to remove all the viruses that these applications were unable to detect and/or remove due to share file violation issues.

6. You may also want to install McAfee SiteAdvisor so that you can better avoid visiting phishing and malicious websites. This way you can ensure that your system is optimally secure.

Uchenna Ani-Okoye has been writing articles online for many years now. For information on electronic gadgets and computers, including any questions that you may want answered, advice on specific products and recommendations, check out his latest websites kindle paperwhite and how to speed up your computer

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Viruses and Anti-Virus Programs

These days, telling the difference between viruses and anti-virus software is like trying to choose the right door on Let's Make A Deal; either you win that new security system or accidentally choose the virus hiding behind door number two.

The viruses often look identical to the real thing. Take, for example, the Security Shield Virus, the Windows Defender Virus, or any other malicious software removal tools.

Viruses like these, block real anti-virus software from working and infect the computer with threats of malware, prompting users to perform fake scans, where the virus mirrors a security scan tool. The scans don't actually work, but they will nonetheless list an absurd number of viruses and malware that aren't actually affecting the computer.

Then the pop-ups start, asking users to pay for an upgrade to remove the fake malware. These websites are scams asking for personal information to defraud unwary customers.

It's easy to download these types of viruses: stumble across the wrong site, accidentally click a link or download a file from that sketchy website and voila, you've picked up a virus like a kid with chicken pox.

So the computer's already infected

There are a few options: check out IT computer repair service, manually delete the virus or buy new anti-virus software.

With the right website, it's easy to find a good anti-virus program. However, don't trust online virus scans. These are generally phishing websites where viruses get downloaded so that hackers can steal credit card info to get paid for their viruses.

Here Microsoft has a helpful list of safe anti-virus for Windows programs.

A word of warning: If the computer already got a virus, then downloading new programs usually won't work. Previously or newly-installed software can be blocked by the viruses and can even block the task manager from opening.

An alternative is to channel that inner nerd and get rid of the virus manually. Start with a system restore. If you don't know how to do that, then this is probably not the way to handle the virus-move on to option 3. If the system restore doesn't work (because many viruses will continue to infect the PC after the restore), then it's time to take out the big guns.

Google how to delete the virus using a description of the anti-virus program it's pretending to be. There are many online guides, like this one for the Security Shield Virus, for removing viruses. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to know which virus is causing the problem and these manuals are often convoluted and filled with jargon that can leave the inexperienced with a headache and a million Wikipedia tabs open.

Remote Computer Repair Services

IT support services are a quick solution. They're reliable, efficient, and they don't come knocking on your door. Remote computer repair technicians will clean up the computer and prevent the same problems from happening in the future.

My Computer Works is a good example of an easy-to-use service with technicians that will remotely access your computer, get rid of threats, and install new anti-virus software.

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An Overview Of The Google Redirect Virus

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Most people will have had computer viruses on their computer, probably without even realising it. This is because many of the average computer viruses out there are easily detected by anti-virus software programs and thus removed. There is one virus in particular, that is much harder to detect and even harder to remove. The virus I am referring to is the Google Redirect Virus. We will now look at what the Google Redirect Virus actually is, why it is so hard to detect and remove and the damage it can cause.

Whereas other viruses run from an application or file hidden on your computer, the Google Redirect Virus is different. It is a type of virus known as a BHO (Browser Hijack Object) or Trojan Horse virus. This virus is caught by your computer through downloading anything from MP3's, screensavers, videos and music files from illegitimate and unofficial websites. Once it is on your computer, it alters your internet browser files and settings and then removes itself from the hard drive, leaving no trace of its existence.

The way it affects your computer is hinted at in the name. Basically, anytime you search through Google on the web, or any other search engine you will be redirected to a completely unrelated and often dangerous website. Sometimes instead of being redirected to an unconnected website, your search will lead you to a constant stream of ads and pop-up windows. This can be frustrating and annoying if it happens every time and can cause your computer to run slowly.

Although you cannot use normal anti-virus software to detect and stop this virus, there are some indicators that would suggest your computer is infected.

These include -

As mentioned above, your internet searches lead you to unrelated websites, ads and pop-up windows.

A changed desktop background, so if yours has changed, and you aren't sure why it may be this virus.

Trying to click through to a website that sells or gives anti-virus information or downloads is blocked.

Your homepage is changed, and not by you, when you try to change it back you can't.

Alterations have been made to your Windows HOSTS file.

Your internet browsers run slower when loading sites and pages than they normally are.

The majority of symptoms, caused by this virus are a nuisance more than anything else; there are a few more serious side effects. Along with the bogus and useless websites, it may redirect you to; it could also redirect you to potentially dangerous websites. Further to this, the virus can often disable your firewalls and other security programs that help protect your computer and the information you keep on it. This in turn may lead to more and more viruses infecting your computer and causing you yet more problems.

So if you feel your computer may be suffering the effects of the Google Redirect Virus, do not despair as there are some ways to get rid of it. As the virus is actually made up of different individual layers, these need to be tackled separately. This is not an easy thing to do but is not impossible.

There are two ways that this virus can be dealt with; they are manual removal; this method would be for the experienced user, and online removal tools, which are for those of us that, apart from not wishing to lose our data, like the easy way of doing things.

The author Luke Clayhill, after twice being infected with this type of virus now provides methods of Removing Redirect Virus easily.

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Skype - Tips to Stay Safe

Skype, the premier voice chatting and video chatting software on the internet that we all love. In this article I will be telling you how to stay safe on Skype whether it be from viruses or from random people adding you.

Odd Contact Requests: On an occasion you may get a random Skype friends request. If you do not know who this person is, I suggest blocking him/her immediately. If you ever add someone on Skype that you do not know they can call you and if you answer they could turn on video and show you whatever they want to.
Skype Worm: There has recently been a worm unleashed on Skype that when downloaded gets sent to everyone on your contacts list for them to download. You can avoid this worm if you never click on questionable links in Skype. This worm will also install a backdoor in your system. I would also recommend to never download files from Skype in general since there have been rumors of there being a way to spoof names on Skype.
Skype Names: The name that you give out to people to add you on Skype can be a dangerous thing if given to the wrong people, there are such things as Skype resolvers that can get your IP with just your Skype name often times this will lead to people DDoSing your internet connection. The obvious way to be protected from this is to never give out your Skype name to strangers or to random people on forums. Also I would highly recommend not putting any personal information in your Skype profile as this is public information.
Skype Updates: It is extremely important to always update your Skype client as soon as an update is released whether it be from a backdoor exploit to a crashing problem. About 6 months ago there was a Skype exploit that allowed people to crash other people's Skype clients by simply sending them a message with some Arabic characters, this exploit oddly had no effect on macs but only on windows users.
Anonymous Calling: On Skype you can buy very cheap unlimited calls to the US and Canada that do not show your phone number. This is very useful when trying to stay anonymous or just to prank call.

Conclusion

Skype is by far the best client to client voice chatting software out there right now, but you must take precautions much like everything on the internet to be safe.

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