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FBI Virus and Ransom Ware On The Rise

Posted on October 16, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

After experiencing a period with lower virus activity, the tables are beginning to turn and ransom ware like the FBI virus is becoming more and more common. Virus activity is beginning to take a leap as we approach the holiday shopping season. We see it happen year after year. During this period, many people opt to online for doing a good majority of their Christmas shopping. Virus hijackers like to take advantage of the extra online traffic by writing new virus code and infecting thousands of sites in order to get there wares out into the wild.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: exe hijacker, FBI virus, ransom ware
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DNS Changer Virus Removal : Getting the Help You Need

Posted on September 25, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Viruses. Almost anyone who owns a computer is vulnerable to them. They form alliances with malware, the sneaky software that goes around your antivirus and disables it. They attack your computer where it is most vulnerable — its code. Most of the time, this malicious software is created by developers who have too much time on their hands and nothing better to do.

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Tagged with: changer, dns, virus
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5 Tell-Tale Signs of Rootkit virus Infection.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Are you concerned that your computer may have been infected by a nasty Root kit Virus? A root kit virus is perhaps one the most serious and potentially problematic types of computer virus you can ever experience. The Root kit itself is not so much the problem, but what the Root kit does next however is. The virus hides in your Windows OS and allows for other problematic malware programs and processes to run. There are several variations of Root kit Viruses and millions of computers around the world have been attacked by this troublesome type of malware. Fortunately there are common signs that can help you to identify if you’re PC or Laptop has caught a root kit virus. Today we will look at the Top 5 most common signs that your PC has been infected and explore what options you have to remove it.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: malware, root kit, virus
Posted in Virus and Malware

Open DNS Can Keep Your System Secure

Posted on July 12, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Hi everybody in this issue we are going to talk about the importance of your DNS numbers and what it all has to do with security. I am sure most of you have heard the term DNS used on many occasions but you may not know exactly what these numbers do. As you may recall, the Internet was almost supposed to come to a halt on July 9th because of the DNS changer virus but that scare never became a reality.  Most of us took the precautions that were necessary to ensure that this problem did not happen so the effects were minimal.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: open dns, router, virus infections
Posted in Virus and Malware

Are you aware that 35,000 new types of malware are released every day?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Malware is unfortunately one of the biggest problems your computer will ever have to deal with. Malware is malicious software that is created by computer hackers, spammers and fraudsters to solely perform untold damage on your PC, your files and your data. But while anti-virus programs and browser updates try to protect you against these horrible issues, you may be surprised to learn that 35,000 new types of malware are released across the world each day? In this brief guide we will explain the basics of Malware, the most common types of malware problems and how you can protect yourself and your PC.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: Key loggers, malware, Trojans, Worms
Posted in Virus and Malware

Should I Use The Quick Scan or Full Scan Option When Scanning For Malware?

Posted on June 8, 2012 by computergeeks — No Comments ↓

Hi everybody today we are going to talk about scanning options for malware removal programs. I often am asked what is the best method for scanning my computer with an anti virus program? In this issue we will discuss the best way to do it and why. The answer might actually surprise you.  Read Full Entry.....

Tagged with: anti virus, full scan, malware, malwarebytes, quick scan
Posted in Should I Use Quick Scan or Full Scan?, Virus and Malware

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