Home Computer Security

This is a paper about securing your home computers and networks. The goal of computer security is to keep unauthorized users from using your resources. This can be anything from your computer to your printer or even your web camera. Detection is another important aspect that should be monitored as well. I often get asked "Why should I worry?" Maybe you shouldn't. If you are...

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Free Anti Spyware programs available for direct download

Downloading Anti-Spyware programs from the Internet. It's convenient, it's safe and it's FREE. Learn more about how to choose the right free Anti-Spyware program and download it online. My search for...

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All the Spyware Security you Need: For Free

More and more internet users are understanding how important it is for them to find security software that allows them to remain invisible to possible intruders. Threats such as spyware, Trojans, viruses,...

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Find the Free Spyware Removal Program perfect for you

Spyware will take control of parts of your computer without your knowledge or consent. Find out how to choose and download a free Spyware Removal program today! Spyware is a vide group of software...

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Safely Surfing the Internet and staying free from Spyware.

The internet has quickly become a dangerous place to take your computer without first having sufficient security equipment installed and running. Intruders using viruses were the first threat and spyware...

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How to find totally Free Spyware Removal program and avoid the shams

Many Spyware removal programs are marketed as totally free, but have hidden costs or are bogus software created by insincere Spyware companies. Learn how to protect your self from Spyware Removal Frauds....

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Countering Privacy Invasions of Spyware

Spyware spread quickly across the internet world forcing users to become aware of the prevalent threats facing their privacy while surfing the internet. A PC will begin to run slower, have difficulty accessing the internet, have a reduced bandwidth, show unwanted pop ups and or alter the start page. A spyware infection means your personal information is being exposed to individuals or companies without your knowledge or approval. Spyware collects information on you internet and computer usage habits as well as more serious information including personal identification and credit card...

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Symantec acquires PC Tools (Geek.com)
Security vendor Symantec has announced the acquisition of software tools company PC Tools for undisclosed financial terms. PC Tools makes a large range of useful applications for your PC including Spyware Doctoer, Registry Mechanic, Internet Security, Antivirus Free Edition, Firewall Plus, Desktop Maestro, ThreatFire, File Recover, Spam Monitor, Privacy Guardian and Disk Suite. The company [...]
Business Software Alliance spent $360,000 in second quarter to lobby on paten...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Business Software Alliance, the main copyright-enforcement watchdog for the commercial software industry, spent $360,000 in the second quarter to lobby on patent reform, data security and other issues, according to a recent disclosure form.
BitDefender Debuts Total Security 2009 Suite (Enterprise Security Today)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Aug 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- BitDefender(R), a global provider of award-winning antivirus software and data security solutions, today announced the launch of BitDefender Total Security 2009, which provides the ultimate proactive protection for PCs by combining advanced protection against viruses, spyware, hackers, spam and other e-threats, with minimal impact on ...
Seven online-security blunders to avoid (CNN.com)
By now most personal-computer users know not to post their Social Security numbers on the Internet or respond to Nigerian e-mails seeking help with suspicious bank-account transfers.
Symantec nabs PC Tools for added street cred (The Register)
G'day to added anti-spyware Security and storage giant Symantec has agreed to buy specialist Australian-based anti-spyware firm PC Tools. Terms of the deal were undisclosed in Monday's announcement.?
Fake email zip download from known contact infects user PCs (AME Info)
IronPort Systems, a Cisco business unit and a leading provider of enterprise spam, virus, and spyware protection, has announced that its Virus Outbreak Filters (VOFs) were able to detect and block a new 'Pandex'-variant Trojan Horse program 15 hours and 30 minutes before major anti-virus vendors.
Sunbelt Software Announces New Version of CounterSpy Enterprise (PRWeb via Ya...
Version 3.1 delivers comprehensive endpoint spyware protection with the same high performance and low system resources as Sunbelt's recently released VIPRE Enterprise product.
Money talks as PC Tools falls to Symantec (TechWorld)
Do you come from a land down under? Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The ever-acquisitive Symantec is to buy anti-malware vendor PC Tools, taking another prominent independent out of circulation.
IDF: Full Speed Ahead for Intel SSDs (Tom's Hardware)
Intel says its SSD drives offer unparalleled performance, although we're still skeptical about actual real world performance.
PC Tools relook son logo (ITRgames)
La rentrée démarre sur les chapeaux de roues pour le spécialiste de la sécurité informatique PC Tools qui, non seulement présente la version 2009 de ses produits, mais également son nouveau logo. En...

Spyware: What It Is and How to Combat It

Spyware is software or hardware installed on a computer without the user's knowledge which gathers information about that user for later retrieval by whomever controls the spyware. Spyware can be broken down into two different categories, surveillance spyware and advertising spyware. Surveillance software includes key loggers, screen capture devices, and trojans. These would be used by corporations, private detectives, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, suspicious spouses, etc. Advertising spyware is software that is installed alongside other software or via activex...

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