Topic: Viruses, Spyware & Other Internet Monsters
Tip for avoiding viruses
Most times, when we're reading email, we simply click "Next" or we have our email program set to open the next message when we delete the last one. This can mean that we might accidentally open an email with a... continue readingPosted on December 25, 2003
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Links about virus hoaxes
Besides the real viruses, there's also virus hoaxes out there, they tell you to that a certain file on your computer is a virus and to delete it, but the file isn't a virus, sometimes it's a necessary part of... continue readingPosted on December 25, 2003
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Personal Firewall Programs
Everyone should practice safe surfing! The two biggest threats to you and your list members' computers are viruses and hackers. Anti-virus software such as Norton, McAfee or AVG can protect you from viruses but unless you're behind a network firewall,... continue readingPosted on December 25, 2003
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Virus notification mailing lists
A bunch of the anti-virus program creators run mailing lists where they send out notices about new viruses, if you're interested, check out these links: Norton's Virus Alerts Kaspersky VirusList Sophos Anti-Virus McAfee's Virus Alerts Message Labs Trend Micro Antivirus.About.com... continue readingPosted on December 26, 2003
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Anti-Virus Programs
In these times, it's absolutely essential that every computer running on Windows and receiving mail have an anti-virus program installed and kept up to date. That last bit is just as important as initially installing it. If the program's virus... continue readingPosted on December 26, 2003
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Instant Messaging & Viruses
While this PC World article is from 2002, what it says is still relevant, the risk of viruses and worms being transmitted when you're IMing is still high. Worms Crawl Toward Instant Messaging Thanks to Bonnie for posting that link... continue readingPosted on December 26, 2003
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Adware & Spyware
Even advertising on reputable sites can contain tracking programs and bots to watch your movements around the internet. Most times this information is used to help you, by offering you ads and products geared towards your interests, based on where... continue readingPosted on December 27, 2003
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New US Govt Virus Alerts email lists
The Government is setting up a virus alerts email list, here's an article about it at Wired.com and another one at PC World. You can sign up for the virus alerts at the US-Cert (Cert = Computer Emergency Readiness Team),... continue readingPosted on January 29, 2004
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New Free Anti-Virus Software
There's another free anti-virus program, Avast Home Edition. I looked at it awhile ago, the cost was a bit high for me but now it's freeware, the only cost is registering with them (give them valid email address to get... continue readingPosted on January 30, 2004
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And yet more free anti-virus and firewall software!
Now no-one can ever say they can't afford anti-virus or firewall software! Along with Avast, AVG and ZoneAlarm, here's more free options, courtesy of Melinda Meahan: For virus protection, there is Antivir. And for firewalls, there is also Agnitum Outpost,... continue readingPosted on March 27, 2004
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Don't use Internet Explorer!
I don't normally make blanket statements like that, I'd rather have a choice and I like to let other people make their own choices too. But it just keeps getting worse and worse with IE, more and more criminals (hackers,... continue readingPosted on June 25, 2004
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