Tags: malware

5 Utilities Everyone Needs on their Computer

by patndoris on Sep.01, 2011, under Computers, Security/Cleanup

From time to time, I like to take a moment to share the utilities I feel every user should consider.  All of the ones I'll recommend have a free version.  However, in some cases, I feel strongly enough about supporting the development of the p… more »
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Browser Redirect Infections seem to be on the rise

by patndoris on Apr.05, 2011, under Security/Cleanup

Lately, I've seen quite a lot of posts in the What the Tech, Bleeping Computer and Geeks to Go forums about browser redirects.  certainly, these are nothing new.  What has changed is that in quite a few of these cases neither the typically ins… more »
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Malwarebytes Real-Time Protection is Worth the $$

by patndoris on Dec.12, 2009, under Security/Cleanup

I've written before about the virtues of having Malwarebytes (MBAM) as a tool in your arsenal to combat malware. Before I ramble further, I'd like to reiterate it is not a substitute for good antivirus protection. It is also not a firewall replacement. I… more »
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Kaspersky GSI

by patndoris on Jul.09, 2009, under Security/Cleanup

Just a quickie post for those who enjoy investigating their machines. Detect Incompatible Software, Malware Infection and Program Errors with Kaspersky GSI I read the above blog post on Raymond.CC blog and bookmarked to go back to later. Well, later w… more »
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The Big S

by patndoris on Jul.21, 2008, under Computers

No doubt, by now you've realized the importance of spyware and malware protection. If you haven't (imagine a wagging finger) shame on you! Still, I'm going to persevere in my quest to make you spyware free (at least for a few minutes in time). I'm trying… more »
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Antivirus Protection - Go for AVG Free

by patndoris on Jun.25, 2008, under Computers

Edit: Somehow I kinda messed up my previous post…..well I kinda deleted it somehow messing with moving around LiveWriter files. Sorry for the inconvenience and all comments were lost I think, but reposting to get it back out there. Second only to the f… more »
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Vulnerabilities, Spyware, Malware, Spam & Phishing

by patndoris on Jun.18, 2008, under Computers

This write up was done by my new friend George on Multiply. I was impressed with the simplicity and clarity he used to describe various types of spyware, malware etc., how it attacks, how it hides, what it does, how you know you've got it, and what yo… more »
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