Posts under Security category

Giveaway: Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1

We are pleased to offer 10 licenses of Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1, previously a-squared Anti-Malware, free to our readers. Emsisoft Anti-Malware 5.1 is one of the finest security software you can find for your Windows PC. Features: Comprehensive PC protection against […]

What’s new in Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0?

Five months after the release of MSE v 2 Beta version, Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0 final version has just been released. If you are already a user of MSE, you will probably get a notification asking your to update. If […]

Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 now available

Microsoft has announced that Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 (FEP) has released to manufacturing!  Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 is the next version of Forefront Client Security, an will enable businesses to simplify and improve endpoint protection while greatly reducing infrastructure costs.

Are all your Windows 7 or Vista security settings enabled and up-to-date?

While it is very important to have all the latest Windows Updates and to have a good up-to-date antivirus software installed, it is equally important to ensure that all the security setting of your Windows 7 and Windows Vista are […]

Fix it: Microsoft Security Essentials will not uninstall

While one can always easily uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials from the Control Panel, should you find that your are unable to uninstall Microsoft Security Essentials, you may try to uninstall it manually or by using a Microsoft Fix it solution.

Download consumer brochure, Defend Your Computer, from Microsoft

The appeal of the seemingly limitless information, images, and opportunities on the web can lead us to forget that this access comes with risk to our computers.

What is a Botnet attack and how does it work on a computer

Botnets are networks of compromised computers, controlled by remote attackers in order to perform such illicit tasks as sending spam or attacking other computers. The word Bot comes from the word Robot and is referred to any software program that […]

Microsoft: The Real World is more dangerous than the Online World

Is the Online World More Dangerous Than the Real World? Microsoft has addressed four common online myths about identify theft, child exploitation, conducting transactions online, and reputation to show that the online world is not more dangerous that the offline […]

Windows Update, now offers Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft is now offering its free antivirus offering, Microsoft Security Essentials as an optional update to Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP users who subscribe to Microsoft Windows Update.

Windows Security Troubleshooter: Fix Windows security problems automatically

Windows Security Troubleshooter from Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services troubleshoots, identifies and fixes Windows security problems automatically. If you are faing any security-related issues on your computer, you definitely want to run it and see if it can help fix your […]

Microsoft Security Essentials Notifier Add-In for Windows Home Server released

Microsoft Security Essentials Notifier is an addin designed for Windows Home Server. Its purpose is to enhance the user experience of those using Microsoft Security Essentials to protect their server.

Emsisoft BlitzBlank: Remove stubborn malware infections

Malware infections are not always easy to clean up. These days the software pests use clever techniques to protect themselves from being deleted. In many a cases it is almost impossible to delete a Malware file while Windows is running. […]

TDL3, the first Windows x64 compatible kernel mode rootkit infection in the wild, is here!

TDL3 rootkit is one of the most advanced rootkit ever seen in the wild. The rootkit was stable and could infect 32 bit Windows operating system; although administrator rights were needed to install the infection in the system.

Eset SysInspector, a free diagnostic tool for Windows

Eset SysInspector is a free, state of the art diagnostic tool for Windows systems. It is a convenient utility for the tool box of every IT expert and first responder.

Which was the first Windows virus? Which was the first AntiVirus?

While searching for information about WinVer, the first Windows virus, I came across an interesting article about the history of virus and antivirus. Which was the first Windows Virus In 1986, the first MS-DOS PC virus was created. It was […]

DefenceInspector checks the security of your Windows computer

Folks frequently have questions about whether they have too many or not enough security programs and if programs will conflict or if their computer is secure. DefenceInspector is a basic tool which  checks the security of your Windows computer.

SCars will remind you to perform regular PC security maintenance

SCars is a program designed to aid users in performing the regular computer maintenance tasks that should be undertaken to keep their computer working efficiently. Tasks such as updating Windows and security software, and cleaning temporary files are important to […]

Microsoft Security Essentials – Now for SMBs

Starting October, small businesses can begin using Microsoft Security Essentials on up to 10 PCs in their company at NO COST to provide them with protection from viruses, spyware and other malicious threats. Prior to this licensing change, Microsoft Security […]

Microsoft Study: Are parents involved with children’s social networking activities?

Microsoft has released a study conducted by Cross-Tab Marketing Services, carried over 1000 parents across USA and asked them whether they were aware of their childrens social networking activities and the issues which concerned them most.

BEWARE: Rogue Antivirus 2010 is no friend of Internet Explorer 9 !

If you are one of the many users who jumped on the chance to download the latest beta version of Internet Explorer 9,  beware. While the new IE9 is simply awesome, its still beta. The latest variant of the rogue […]