Protecting your computer from a virus is getting harder and harder each day. While it may border on the paranoid, it goes without saying that you can’t leave your guard down for one second. Even corporate giant Microsoft has found its own systems compromised on more than one occasion.
Because new viruses erupt daily, it is important that you regularly update your antivirus software. Become familiar with the software’s real-time scan feature.
Make it a habit to always scan all new programs or files no matter from where they originate.
Perform regular backups in case your system is corrupted. It may be the only way to recover your data if infected.
I suspect a lot of people get virus infections because they download random files off the internet. Kazaa/eMule and other peer-to-peer are great places to download infected items. It is important that if you use such programs that you have one dedicated folder to download too, and before opening or running anything scan it first with an anti-virus program. I recommend that people who want to exchange files over the internet (including entire folders of files) do so using encrypted solutions (and only with friends or people they know). A great new application is GigaTribe, it encrypts all exchanges, no files size limits, and is free from any spyware/adware.
Their website is http://www.gigatribe.com
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is a free downloadable antivirus program that has received high marks for its reliability. In the past, free downloadable antivirus programs have been viewed skeptically because of issues relating to its reliability.
However, AVG from Grisoft, remains one of the best-known free anti-virus programs available. While AVG cannot be installed on a server operating system and there is no technical support, it still makes a good choice for many home computer users.The best part is that it is free for both Windows and Linux and it checks for updates on a regular basis.
I have been using AVG free Anti-Virus for many years and install it as first choice on other peoples machines.
Get yours here:http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Save the program to a folder which is easily accessible, I created one on my desktop and renamed it Downloads, this is where I download all of my utilities etc. so I have them in one easily accessible location.
Once installed AVG loads at startup and sits in your system tray.It will carry out a complete scan on a daily basis, but you can schedule it to do this at a time convenient to you. When it has completed its scan a small window will pop up with the results.
You also have the added benefit of real-time scanning as it runs in the backgound and will warn you if something you are downloading is infected.
You can also left click any folder or an item within a folder and scan it with AVG.
Important: Do NOT use more than one Anti-Virus programas it will give you false readings.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Windows Media Player Tutorial - Click Here
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Thursday, June 07, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Using Spybot S&D - Tutorial included
Spybot - Search and Destroy is an adware and Spyware detection and removal tool.
It includes removal of certain advertising components,which may gather statistics as well as detecting various keylogging and other spy utilities.
It securely removes PC and Internet usage tracks, including your browser history, temporary pages, cookies (giving you the option to keep selected cookies) and more.The program interface is easy to use and multi-lingual.
SpyBot-S&D allows you to exclude selected cookies, programs or extensions from being reported, allowing you to prevent false positive messages for items that you dont want to be alerted of every time.
It can even scan your download directory for files that have been downloaded, but not yet installed, allowing you to detect unwanted programs before you even install them.
SpyBot produces a detailed and easy to understand report before it deletes any files and allows you to deselect any item that you do not want to be processed.
It also incorporates a recovery feature allows you to restore your settings if you need to which can be very useful.
The site is multi-lingual and I recommend that you look at:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/tutorial/index.html
Spybot S&D can be downloaded from:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Simply select your language and download from one of thesites provided.
Media Player Tutorial:
http://www.a1-ebooks.co.uk/tutorials/Spybot.wmv
It includes removal of certain advertising components,which may gather statistics as well as detecting various keylogging and other spy utilities.
It securely removes PC and Internet usage tracks, including your browser history, temporary pages, cookies (giving you the option to keep selected cookies) and more.The program interface is easy to use and multi-lingual.
SpyBot-S&D allows you to exclude selected cookies, programs or extensions from being reported, allowing you to prevent false positive messages for items that you dont want to be alerted of every time.
It can even scan your download directory for files that have been downloaded, but not yet installed, allowing you to detect unwanted programs before you even install them.
SpyBot produces a detailed and easy to understand report before it deletes any files and allows you to deselect any item that you do not want to be processed.
It also incorporates a recovery feature allows you to restore your settings if you need to which can be very useful.
The site is multi-lingual and I recommend that you look at:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/tutorial/index.html
Spybot S&D can be downloaded from:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Simply select your language and download from one of thesites provided.
Media Player Tutorial:
http://www.a1-ebooks.co.uk/tutorials/Spybot.wmv
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Zone Alarm Free Firewall
Get Into the Zone
Malware. An odd sounding word created to lump all
malicious software programs, including viruses, worms,
trojans, spyware, adware, and other malevolent codes into
one cause-your-computer-serious-hurt category.
In 2005, Computer Economics released a report on malware.
The good news was that for the first time since 2002, the
total worldwide financial losses from malware actually
declined to a mere $14.2 billion. The bad news was that the
nature of malware was changing from overt threats to more
focused, covert attacks. This definitely is not great news
for the average computer user just trying to keep up with
the hundreds of malware programs that bombard us daily.
It’s not an easy task keeping malware out of your computer
system. In order to accomplish this, you need a strong
antivirus program. I have covered that with AVG Anti-Virus.
Now you need a good firewall to complement it.
One such program that can deliver the
goods is ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 from Zone
Labs. Zone Labs is one of the most trusted brands in
Internet Security for good reason. Their product, simply
put, kicks serious malware gluteus maximus.
ZoneAlarm has received more review recommendations that
any other Internet-security software suite because of its
superb firewallprotection. It blocks pop-up
ads, protects against identify theft and provides adequate
spam filters that are flexible. It even beats the market
leader, Norton Internet Security, which is often criticized
for excessive system drag.
The bonus for the average user who cringes at the idea of
setting-up one of these systems is that the interface is
easier to understand and use in comparison to most if its
competitors. If you choose to venture beyond the out-of-the-
box default settings, and install a more elaborate
filtering, know that this will require some additional time
to set up on your part.
Overall, ZoneAlarm is a user-friendly, solution that will
have your computer safe from Internet hazards and cyber
criminals within minutes of installation and it also has
an auto-update feature, very useful.
ZoneAlarm makes it easy. Unlike other personal firewalls,
ZoneAlarm protects automatically from the moment it’s
installed - no programming required. ZoneAlarm barricades
your PC with immediate and complete port blocking. And
then runs in Stealth Mode to make your PC invisible on the
Internet - if you can’t be seen, you can’t be attacked.
ZoneAlarm is a simple to use Firewall without compromising
your security. A getting started tutorial explains controls
and alerts to get you up and running quickly. And, to keep
you confident that you’re always protected, intuitive color-
coded alerts rate security risks - in real time. For basic,
“no frills” firewall protection, ZoneAlarm® is the popular
first step for many home PC users. And it’s still FREE for
individual & non-profit use.
Install it and forget it. ZoneAlarm comes configured to
deliver “out-of the-box” safety and security. As you use
your computer and applications that access the Internet, a
bubble will open on the lower left of your screen and
ZoneAlarm asks you whether you want applications to access
the Internet. It quietly protects you while logging
unauthorized repelled attempts to access your computer.
Security Levels make ZoneAlarm easy to use. In just a few
seconds you can decide how secure you want your system to
be. In contrast to other security solutions, ZoneAlarm does
not require you to learn about ports, protocols and
firewall programming. Security Levels automatically
configure the Firewall and eliminate the risk of improper
use that comes with other products. With ZoneAlarm’s
Security Levels, you get peace of mind, not confusion.
ZoneAlarm makes Internet safety and security hassle-free.
Remember……either back-up your system or create a
Restore Point BEFORE making any changes.
So what are you waiting for? Click the link below, click on
‘I only want basic ZoneAlarm Protection’ and
download and install it.
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
Malware. An odd sounding word created to lump all
malicious software programs, including viruses, worms,
trojans, spyware, adware, and other malevolent codes into
one cause-your-computer-serious-hurt category.
In 2005, Computer Economics released a report on malware.
The good news was that for the first time since 2002, the
total worldwide financial losses from malware actually
declined to a mere $14.2 billion. The bad news was that the
nature of malware was changing from overt threats to more
focused, covert attacks. This definitely is not great news
for the average computer user just trying to keep up with
the hundreds of malware programs that bombard us daily.
It’s not an easy task keeping malware out of your computer
system. In order to accomplish this, you need a strong
antivirus program. I have covered that with AVG Anti-Virus.
Now you need a good firewall to complement it.
One such program that can deliver the
goods is ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 from Zone
Labs. Zone Labs is one of the most trusted brands in
Internet Security for good reason. Their product, simply
put, kicks serious malware gluteus maximus.
ZoneAlarm has received more review recommendations that
any other Internet-security software suite because of its
superb firewallprotection. It blocks pop-up
ads, protects against identify theft and provides adequate
spam filters that are flexible. It even beats the market
leader, Norton Internet Security, which is often criticized
for excessive system drag.
The bonus for the average user who cringes at the idea of
setting-up one of these systems is that the interface is
easier to understand and use in comparison to most if its
competitors. If you choose to venture beyond the out-of-the-
box default settings, and install a more elaborate
filtering, know that this will require some additional time
to set up on your part.
Overall, ZoneAlarm is a user-friendly, solution that will
have your computer safe from Internet hazards and cyber
criminals within minutes of installation and it also has
an auto-update feature, very useful.
ZoneAlarm makes it easy. Unlike other personal firewalls,
ZoneAlarm protects automatically from the moment it’s
installed - no programming required. ZoneAlarm barricades
your PC with immediate and complete port blocking. And
then runs in Stealth Mode to make your PC invisible on the
Internet - if you can’t be seen, you can’t be attacked.
ZoneAlarm is a simple to use Firewall without compromising
your security. A getting started tutorial explains controls
and alerts to get you up and running quickly. And, to keep
you confident that you’re always protected, intuitive color-
coded alerts rate security risks - in real time. For basic,
“no frills” firewall protection, ZoneAlarm® is the popular
first step for many home PC users. And it’s still FREE for
individual & non-profit use.
Install it and forget it. ZoneAlarm comes configured to
deliver “out-of the-box” safety and security. As you use
your computer and applications that access the Internet, a
bubble will open on the lower left of your screen and
ZoneAlarm asks you whether you want applications to access
the Internet. It quietly protects you while logging
unauthorized repelled attempts to access your computer.
Security Levels make ZoneAlarm easy to use. In just a few
seconds you can decide how secure you want your system to
be. In contrast to other security solutions, ZoneAlarm does
not require you to learn about ports, protocols and
firewall programming. Security Levels automatically
configure the Firewall and eliminate the risk of improper
use that comes with other products. With ZoneAlarm’s
Security Levels, you get peace of mind, not confusion.
ZoneAlarm makes Internet safety and security hassle-free.
Remember……either back-up your system or create a
Restore Point BEFORE making any changes.
So what are you waiting for? Click the link below, click on
‘I only want basic ZoneAlarm Protection’ and
download and install it.
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
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