anti-virus

If I’ve Got Anti-Virus Software, Why Do I Still Get Viruses?

July 12, 2011

You are paying for computer support. You have anti-virus software. And yet you are STILL getting viruses that slow down (or crash!) your computer, impede you from getting your work done and in general create a HUGE pain in the you-know-what situation. Why? Here are 5 possible reasons why you are still getting viruses even though you have [...]

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Fake Anti-Virus And Anti-Spyware Programs Are Multiplying – Beware!

July 1, 2011

Here is the scenario… You are browsing the web when a warning pops up on your computer screen, alerting you that your PC had been infected with a virus. Although the alert looks real, you are skeptical and close the alert by clicking on the “X” in the upper right hand corner of the notice. Can [...]

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Top 5 Network Security Mistakes to Avoid

June 14, 2011

People lock their doors at home, buy cars with air bags, install smoke detectors at their houses… so why does security go out the window once they get in front of their computers?  It’s like the word “security” vanishes from their brain. It seams most people are more careless with computers than anything else of [...]

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Computer Services: How Proactive Updates and Patching Help Your Business Stay on Top of its Game and Make the Most of Your Technology Investment

November 1, 2010

Viruses and other forms of malware can wreak untold havoc in your computer systems, which causes productivity loss and problems that affect the service you deliver to your customers. This is why subscribing to a service that maintains and prevents the spread of viruses in your system and network can go a long way in [...]

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Common Vulnerabilities in Many Common Applications Still Exploited by Hackers

September 30, 2010

The continued exploit of many vulnerable applications that have been fixed by vendors for over a year highlight the need to keep software updated with the latest versions and patches. A new report released by security firm M86 Security reveals a trend toward more sophisticated forms of malware in taking advantage of vulnerabilities in common software applications [...]

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Why is my computer so slow?

April 2, 2010

Does your computer ever run slow, act strange, or crash unexpectedly? You Could Be Making These Security Mistakes When Surfing The Web! Do you get a ton of pop-up ads, even when you are not actively surfing the web? Has your browser been “hijacked” and replaced with another unknown browser? If so, your computer is [...]

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Computer Virus, Worms, and Trojans – Do You Know the Difference?

February 8, 2010

The most common blunder people make when the topic of a computer virus arises is to refer to a worm or Trojan horse as a virus. While the words Trojan, worm and virus are often used interchangeably, they are not exactly the same. Viruses, worms and Trojan Horses are all malicious programs that can cause [...]

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How Can I Get A Virus If I Have Anti-Virus? You can and here is why…

November 4, 2009

There is a myth out there among small business owners that if they have antivirus software installed, then their computers and network are safe from getting viruses. UNTRUE. Hackers know that small businesses often don’t have the resources or expertise to properly secure their systems. Whether it’s your own network or your hosted website, they [...]

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