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Steam Account Identity Protection

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:55:45 +0800

© Yodel AnecdotalThe CEO of Valve Gabe Newell revealed his Steam login and password in front of a packed audience at GDC 2011, and dared everyone to try and gain access to his account. This sounds like a recipe for disaster, but the fact is that no one was able to get into his account. The dare was a great way for Newell to demonstrate the identity protection power of Steam Guard technology. Now this technology has gone live, and is available to offer ...

How To Remove a Virus Computer Repairing Program From Your PC

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:55:42 +0800

© phil_gMany computer users have encountered problems with a fake computer repairing program called 'Windows Repair.' This program touts itself as an application that will identify and fix computer issues, but instead displays an endless loop of pop-up alerts and misleading messages. It may be included with a free download from a malicious or compromised website. It can be very difficult to manually remove this program from your PC if you are an inexperienced computer user. Windows Repair has been known t populate the ...

New Scam Circumvents Virus Filter

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:55:38 +0800

© ccox888The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning about an ongoing phishing scam that targets PayPal, Bank of America, Lloyds and TSB users. The scammers have found an ingenious way to circumvent your spam filter by sending e-mail with an HTML page attachment that is called a Word doc or a PDF to trick the content filters. When the victim get the email and opens the attachment, they are sent to a legitimate website first, then routed to a site that's ...

How to Remove Unwanted Anti-Spam Tools

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:40:11 +0800

© Robert S. DonovanThere is a simple too that's designed to completely remove unwanted installed anti-spam tools and security software. This is important because it is getting more difficult to remove security software than any other type of application. There are valid reasons for this deep integration,because you don't want malicious programs to easily remove your security software. The uninstallers supplied with the security software often don't remove all traces of it. The AppRemover 2.2.11.2 is a specialist software too designed to address this ...

Bad Virus Protection Software

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:40:08 +0800

© miguelphotoboothThe website for Eclipse Antivirus software claims that it has won numerous awards from the British tech press, but these claims are certifiably false. The virus protection software appears to be a fake, and could be part of a scam by con-men to net unwitting victims. These scams often notify victims that that they have a virus on their PC to convince them to give credit-card details to install remote access software to remove it. Eclipse bears many of the hallmarks of one ...

Spyware Filters Appliance

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:19:14 +0800

© Ed YourdonSome spyware filters are available as appliances, but many of these are complex to install and use, which makes them less ideal for smaller businesses that lack the time and expertise that such appliances demand. However, UK-based CronLab's has developed a model of spyware appliance call the Light 1100 that offers simple installation and maintenance-free operation. This appliance is a small and quiet desktop box that is designed for businesses with up to 70 users. It provides anti-spam and anti virus measures ...