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Computer viruses are here to stay, which means users need to know the best way to eradicate them the moment they attack. Like disease viruses, computer viruses evolve and get “smarter.” The many diffe...
Your computer probably has a virus if you can answer “Yes” to any of the questions below: Is your computer running quite slowly? A virus often causes a computer to run slowly. But realize that this ...
Somewhere out there is a dictionary that when you look up the term wire money, the definition says scam! Even though legitimate money-transfer businesses exist like Western Union, a request to wire mo...
The Better Business Bureau says beware of big summertime scams: five in particular. “Wow, it’s a steal!” No, that’s not necessarily from the customer; it’s from the crook who entices the consumer wi...
The purpose of antivirus (AV) software is to detect, neutralize or eradicate malware (malicious software). AV software not only will identify and destroy the computer virus, but it’s also designed to ...
What was going through the head of a burglar as he was hovering over a baby after breaking into a house? Did he momentarily pause to take a breather and find a sense of peace and calm at the sight of ...
Just about everyone has private information that should be protected. Let’s begin with something you’ve surely heard of: antivirus protection. But this isn’t enough to guard your personal data. A fr...
If you feel like you are starting to get the flu, going to the doctor’s office can get you some medicine and get you on the road to recovery. But, there’s no pill or surgery that can protect you from ...
How low can scammers go? The latest is phony Facebook profiles that use identities of deceased victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17—claiming their credit cards were stolen from the crash debris. ...
Summertime is here…and that means sunshine and vacations. Most people love summertime, including scammers! Hackers can use this time to take advantage while we are planning vacations or on vacation or...
It’s as easy for hackers to phish out your personal data as it is to sit in a canoe on a still pond, cast the bait and wait for the fish to bite. So many people fail to learn about phishing scams, a...
A credit freeze locks down your credit report so lenders can’t see your scores, making your credit/SSN useless to them because they don't know their risk level. If thieves get ahold of your ID, the...