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Download Security

by Jeff Tilton 29. October 2011 07:49
Website located in Vietnam .vn extension have been known to have the most viruses from downloads, Stay away for Vietnam websites!! Stay away from Download.com / ZDNet / CNet / CBS Interactive. I have read that they are now wrapping bloatware / adware / spyware around thier download. Make sure your Anti Virus program is up to date and that you allow it to run a FULL SCAN blog.valleycomp.net

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Security Checklist

by Jeff Tilton 17. September 2011 05:43

Use the checklist below to help you easily maintain a safe and problem-free computer

Daily

·     Verify that security software like antivirus and antispyware is installed and running

·     Back up files to a secondary drive or online storage service like Drop Box

·     Power down your computer at the end of the day

Weekly

·     Automatically run full scans of your computer for viruses and spyware

·     Remove e-mail in Junk E-mail and Deleted Items folders

·     Empty the Recycle Bin, delete unused or duplicate files, e-mail attachments, and uninstall unused applications

·     Move physical backups to a secure, offsite storage location

Monthly

·     Check for and install updates to software you use regularly, including:

o  Windows Operating system

o  Security software

o  Productivity suites (i.e. Microsoft Office)

o  Internet browsers

o  E-mail client

o  iTunes and Quicktime

o  Adobe software (i.e. Reader, Flash Player)

o  Java

·     Cleanup unnecessary temp files with CCleaner

 

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Malwarebytes

by Jeff Tilton 17. July 2011 17:34


Company Description:

Have you ever considered what makes an anti-malware application effective? We at Malwarebytes have created an easy-to-use, simple, and effective anti-malware application. Whether you know it or not your computer is always at risk of becoming infected with viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, dialers, spyware, and malware that are constantly evolving and becoming harder to detect and remove. Only the most sophisticated anti-malware techniques can detect and remove these malicious programs from your computer.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is considered to be the next step in the detection and removal of malware. In our product we have compiled a number of new technologies that are designed to quickly detect, destroy, and prevent malware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove malware that even the most well known anti-virus and anti-malware applications fail to detect. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware monitors every process and stops malicious processes before they even start. The realtime protection module uses our advanced heuristic scanning technology which monitors your system to keep it safe and secure. In addition, we have implemented a threats center which will allow you to keep up to date with the latest malware threats.

Key Features:

Support for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Light speed quick scanning.
Ability to perform full scans for all drives.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware protection module. (requires registration)
Database updates released daily.
Quarantine to hold threats and restore them at your convenience.
Ignore list for both the scanner and Protection Module.
Settings to enhance your Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware performance.
A small list of extra utilities to help remove malware manually.
Multi-lingual support.
Works together with other anti-malware utilities.
Command line support for quick scanning.
Context menu integration to scan files on demand.

Free Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Download Link

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