Category: Security
There are many antivirus software available today for Windows, but no one can be really considered to be the perfect solution. There will always be that occasional suspect file which may escape being detected by your anti-virus software. At such times we …more >>>
Domain Name System or the DNS system is an Internet service that converts domain names into numerical Internet protocol (IP) addresses. These numerical IP addresses are used by computers to connect with each other. When you type a domain name …more >>>
PayPal is one of the most popular and secure services which you can use to shop and sell online, and to send and receive money. Since financial transactions are involved, it is very important to learn and know how to set up …more >>>
We have always underlined the importance of having a strong password for all your logins, as a first line of defense against hackers and miscreants. Some of you may be familiar with the Microsoft Password Checker. Password Security Scanner is a newly released …more >>>
Most computer users and Internet surfers are by now aware of Phishing and its two variants Tabnabbing and Tabjacking. In this article we will try to make you aware of two more variants or attacks or scams : Vishing and …more >>>
I was pretty excited when I came across this application tool from Symantec – the Norton PC Checkup. It is free tool that scans for computer problems and notifies you of the same, if any are found. Specifically, the tool …more >>>
Today I came across a set of tools called Comodo Cleaning Essentials. Looking at its features, I decided to download it. I was surprised to see the programs they included in it. Here is the reason! Comodo Cleaning Essentials is a …more >>>
The Autorun.inf malware file is a rather stubborn one to remove. While we may keep our own computer virus-free, there are times that we may connect an infected USB pen drive to our Windows computer. The Autorun.inf file is usually …more >>>
Microsoft has released a new tool called as Windows Defender Offline Tool. While most other security tools remove malware after Windows has started they cannot remove some hard-to-remove malware like Rootkits, as they activate their malicious code before the Windows …more >>>
Microsoft Security Essentials 4 Beta has been released on 29th November 2011, and it is now available for download from the Microsoft Connect website, using your Windows Live ID. Microsoft Security Essentials 4 Review When it comes to security, most people …more >>>
We are delighted to announce our giveaway of 10 licenses of BullGuard Internet Security 12 for the readers of TWC. BullGuard Internet Security is a complete internet security solution which protects you and your Windows computer from online threats like identity theft, …more >>>
In case you missed it, Microsoft last month released the Microsoft Computing Safety Index, a scoring system of more than 20 steps, individuals can take to help protect themselves and stay safe online. The MCSI tallies points for user behaviors …more >>>
The worlds most-popular and free antivirus solution, Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP, is now available for download in 33 languages. Microsoft Security Essentials can be used for free by home-users and small businesses with less …more >>>
Microsoft has released a set of Event Guides & Posters. The Digital Citizenship Toolkit is a collection of materials and includes a Guide to Education & Events Toolkit. The download contains all that will need to teach yourself and help …more >>>
BitDefender has prepared this wonderful and a very informative Infographic on the history of computer viruses starting 1970. The history of malware is rife with incidents that allowed viruses to morph from innocent pranks to advanced military weapons. The first Internet …more >>>
The Windows 7 Firewall is quite robust and for most users, its best set to default and let alone to do its job – which it does pretty well! While one can always configure the Windows 7 firewall natively, some …more >>>
The sixth generation of the Windows protection software Emsisoft Anti-Malware has now been released. A number of powerful new features have been introduced: The scans are almose 450% faster now. The dual scanner engine has been completely rewritten and the …more >>>
Security! Well, this is a major concern for almost everyone it seems, these days. When it comes to operating systems we know better how quickly they get attacked by virus and malware. And more popular the operating system, the more the people …more >>>
We are pleased to announce this giveaway of 10 single PC, 1-year licenses of the latest version Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5. Outpost Security Suite Pro now comes with x2.5 faster on-demand and on-access scanning and its anti-malware module includes …more >>>
There are many online malware scanners which use multiple antivirus engines to scan suspicious files, like virustotal.com, jotti.org, novirusthanks.org, virus.org, virscan.org, viruschief, filterbit, metascan, etc. VirusTotal is one of the popular websites that lets you scan a file for malware using …more >>>
