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DropSmack: Using Dropbox to steal files and deliver malware
April 15, 2013 7:46am PDT
Michael P. Kassner interviews a digital forensic scientist who uses Dropbox to compromise targeted networks -- something the bad guys probably figured out as well.
103 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Battling the Google Redirect virus
January 2, 2013 10:56am PST
Consultant Bob Eisenhardt recounts his frustrating experience trying to track down and get rid of a client's search-redirect virus. Here's how he finally ditched it.
36 Latest comment by Jane3344
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Five free anti-malware tools for Windows PCs
September 12, 2012 11:33am PDT
Protect your system against those insidious malware threats with the help of these reliable removal tools.
34 Latest comment by wfortier@...
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Five portable antivirus and antimalware tools to carry with you at all times
October 15, 2012 8:49am PDT
Jack Wallen lists his five favorite portable antivirus / antimalware tools - the tools you keep handy for that inevitable security emergency.
33 Latest comment by Resourceasset@...
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Five free portable rootkit removers
March 12, 2013 11:17am PDT
The second you suspect a rootkit action must be taken immediately. Here are five apps that can help.
9 Latest comment by YetAnotherBob
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Blog Post
10 ways to avoid viruses and spyware
June 19, 2009 11:28am PDT
To have a fighting chance against today's rampant security threats, end users have to be informed and proactive. Here are some practical guidelines they can follow to minimize the risk of...
186 Latest comment by Glow79
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10 free anti-malware tools worth checking out
December 6, 2010 11:43am PST
The cost of anti-malware apps keeps rising. Luckily, there are effective tools you can use to prevent and remove infections without spending a dime.
138 Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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New McAfee patent hints at a more walled-off online world
May 3, 2013 9:00am PDT
A McAfee patent hints at content filtering at the user level in order to block sites that offer pirated content.
9 Latest comment by public_domain
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Increase any PC's performance with these 10 steps
July 3, 2012 3:51am PDT
Justin James lists 10 simple steps that will help improve the speed and performance of any PC.
30 Latest comment by SlowPCHelp
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The FBI locked your computer? Watch out for new spins on ransomware
November 15, 2012 7:18am PST
The FBI locks your computer. Can they do that? Or is it fake? How does one know? Michael Kassner asks an expert for help with the latest forms of ransomware.
89 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Rootkit coders beware: Malwarebytes is in hot pursuit
March 18, 2013 7:12am PDT
Anti-malware heavy-hitter Malwarebytes is now laser-focused on eliminating rootkits. Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of MBAM how they approach this particular threat.
67 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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Blog Post
The best Mac antivirus applications
April 11, 2013 5:30am PDT
Erik Eckel recommends two antivirus solutions for Mac protection.
13 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Blog Post
Five free tools to keep your Windows PC running malware-free
October 24, 2011 1:09pm PDT
You know you have to stay on top of those insidious malware threats, but what's the most effective (and affordable) solution? Here are some solid options.
93 Latest comment by JCitizen
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10 ways to detect computer malware
August 25, 2009 10:47am PDT
In the ongoing war against malware threats, you need tools that will baseline your system, detect vulnerabilities, and remove existing malware.
154 Latest comment by reviewsgirl
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Five apps for removing rootkits
March 12, 2013 11:00am PDT
The second you suspect a rootkit action must be taken immediately. Here are five apps that can help.
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10 things you can do to conserve Internet bandwidth
May 21, 2011 6:59am PDT
You can take a number of practical steps to reduce your organization's bandwidth consumption. Here's a rundown of some strategies to consider.
35 Latest comment by danekan
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10+ things you should know about rootkits
September 17, 2008 12:54pm PDT
Malware-based rootkits fuel a multibillion dollar spyware industry by stealing individual or corporate financial information. If that weren't bad enough, rootkit-based botnets generate untold...
112 Latest comment by laned130@...
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Review: Cover all the bases with Malwarebytes
February 8, 2013 12:55pm PST
To cover all your bases, anti-malware software is great to have running in conjunction with any anti-virus application.
43 Latest comment by Techevolution79
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Articles
Take back control after Internet Explorer is hijacked
April 23, 2003 7:00am PDT
Remove malicious code and regain control over Internet Explorer.
3 Latest comment by dipsosgirl
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10 things you can do to boost PC performance
September 9, 2011 2:17pm PDT
Does your PC performance need a kick in the pants? These simple steps will help speed things up.
58 Latest comment by dvijaydev46
