Virus removal forms an essential aspect of computer maintenance because the presence of virus in the system causes its performance to decline severely. There are several pathways via which the virus can enter the computer like emails, attachments, downloads and even certain programs by being embedded in them.
After having gained entry, the virus, Trojan, spyware and malware could manifest its presence in a number of ways and while some are as simple as subtle and unexpected changes in the behavior of the system, others could be as serious as slowing down the system and causing it to crash.
The presence of virus in the system seldom remains concealed and before long the symptoms of an infection are evident in form of extremely sluggish performance, repeated system crash and rebooting, crashing of the application software and popping up of random messages on the screen. In such a situation, it is the owner's prerogative to detect the presence of virus followed by immediately taking steps to affect its removal before it wreaks irrevocable havoc on the stored data.
Installing strong anti virus software on the computer forms the first line of defense in virus removal as the main objective of such packages is to prevent, detect and remove virus. As the market is inundated with anti virus software packages, the seeker would be spoiled for choice and must be careful to opt for the latest package which will sift out even the most recent spyware and malware.
However, as the experts advise, the presence of an anti virus software is not sufficient itself for virus removal because there are new contagions being released every day with each being more harmful than its predecessors. Hence, with the intention of providing a boost to the installed anti virus program, the user must acquire some of the virus removal tools which would assist with detecting and cleaning individual malware.
Virus removal is a process which occurs over different stages and commences with updating the virus definitions so that even the latest and reincarnated versions would be caught. This is followed by updating the anti virus and then subjecting the system to a thorough scan so as to adjudge the extent of infection caused within the system. After having been identified, the next step entails removing the virus without harming the files or alternatively isolating them in the archives in case the virus cannot be removed.
Having removed the virus, it is now time to conduct repairs and restoring files as and when possible. A precautionary measure in this regard would be to scan and check incoming files prior to opening them.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
It is important that any computer that connects to the worldwide web be protected with Internet security software. There are different types of security software that you should install on your PC. You can either use stand alone programs, or go with an all in one security suite.
Antivirus software typically comes to mind when Internet security is the topic of discussion. A computer virus can literally destroy all of your valuable data, and make your PC inoperable. Once you have bought a good antivirus program you should immediately scan your computer. This should be done weekly, and if you use a free version program do it daily. Nearly all antivirus programs automatically update themselves. You should make sure this feature is activated.
Included with the windows operating system is a firewall. Yet, this is not enough to adequately protect your PC from Internet threats. To properly defend your computer you must buy a good solid firewall program from a trusted seller. Failure to heed this advice leaves your computer open to security threats, including identity theft.
Today's worldwide web is plagued with spyware. This means you must install reputable spyware program. Plus, you must have real time protection if you want to have true spyware security. Of course, you can install a no cost spyware program. Be careful because some of these so called free solutions will fill your hard drive with spyware, instead of removing it. When you buy a spyware program be sure you only deal with a trusted merchant. Brand names are best.
Equally important, is to keep your windows operating system current with all the latest updates. Some of these updates repair known security flaws in the windows system, including the Internet browser. It's a good idea to make sure this feature is activated to accept and install windows critical updates.
Naturally, e-mail is important, however spam is not. If your antivirus software does not protect your favorite e-mail client, you need to invest in a good spam filter. Equally important, is to never open attachments from people you do not know. Doing so is a recipe for infecting your computer.
Anyone who engages in peer to peer activity is asking for their computers to become infected. These sites are notorious havens for viruses and spyware. If you wish to engage in peer to peer activities make sure your computer is installed with the best Internet security programs you can afford. Beware though, because even that may not be enough to keep your PC safe. The best way to avoid a PC virus is to stay away from these websites, because even the best Internet security can be hacked.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
McAfee has extended the AntiVirus Plus Software offer for Facebook users who ‘like’ McAfee.
Facebook users simply click “Like” on the McAfee Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mcafee), go to the “McAfee 4 Free” section, and choose their country from the drop-down menu in order to download a six-month subscription to the McAfee® AntiVirus Plus software.
According to McAfee, the “software protects users’ PCs from online threats, viruses, spyware, other malware, and includes the award-winning McAfee® SiteAdvisor® web site rating technology. After the six-month McAfee AntiVirus Plus subscription period, Facebook users may be eligible for special discount subscription pricing.”
The special discount is not defined or listed on the McAfee site.
McAfee AntiVirus Plus (3 user) sells for around $71 locally. The 2011 release includes new features such as a refreshed Home screen, an Idle feature which delays full scans until the PC has been idle for a preconfigured amount of time, and better integration with Microsoft Windows 7 firewall.
McAfee has also improved Alerting and Microsoft Outlook 2010 integration, moving the anti-spam tool to an Outlook tab instead of on the toolbar to align with Outlook 2010’s look and feel.
McAfee has been using facebook to connect with existing users for over a year in an attempt to educate facebook users about Internet security. McAfee maintains that users need to be more diligent around security on social networking sites, when engaging in chat and opening emails.
“We have seen an absolute huge rise in malware worldwide over the past 12 months, probably more than the previous five years combined,” said David DeWalt, McAfee’s chief executive. “We are seeing a lot more malware specifically designed and targeted at large social networking applications. These are just the trends in the industry.”
McAfee also offers a 7 day trial of WaveSecure from its facebook group page. WaveSecure is a McAfee application for Android, Blackberry, SymbionOS, WindowsPhone and handsets which can run java applications, including the Sony Ericsson Vivaz and Samsung Jet.
Similar to the MobileMe functionality offered by Apple for iPhones, WaveSecure allows users to backup, restore, lock, locate and even remotely wipe a handset. Meantioned in lifehackers ‘Top 10 Strategies for Getting Back Your Lost or Stolen Stuff’ Wavesecure costs $19.90 (USD) per year.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Nearly 600,000 Facebook users have fallen victim to a new Facebook application scam. Similar to previous attacks that notify the user that one of their friends has found a video with an “Oh, wow, is this you” message, the Photoshop scam is provocative users in the same way. This virus spreads through Facebook chat, instantly sending out similar messages to all of your friends, whether they are logged into chat or not.
The message tells users that a friend has made a Photoshop image of them and includes a link that prompts you to launch an application. The application is basically a phishing scam, prompting the user to grant access to their Facebook account (like most do), but also grants access to Facebook Chat. Once the application has been allowed, you have access to a gallery of people with their heads on animal bodies — none of which are you.
M86, who first reported the scam on their blog, says that it doesn’t seem like the virus is spreading malware, adware or spyware at this time, but the infectious virus is spreading quickly – at a rate of 90,000 clicks per hour.
The best thing to do is to neglect all applications of this kind, but if you have made the mistake of giving the application access to your Facebook data, you need to get rid of it. Notify your friends to let them know that it’s not a legit application so that they can ignore any messages from you. Go to your privacy settings page in Facebook and remove the application to prevent it from continuing to send out multiple messages or something more devious than a man-dog. You should also change the password to your Facebook account, just in case the application is storing the information to be used at a later date. This application may look benign in nature, there are very few of these things that spring up just to get a laugh.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Microsoft has recently issued a security advisory to help ensure customers are aware that an update to the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine also addresses a security vulnerability reported to them.
According to user reports, when performing a virus scan, Microsoft’s Malware Protection Engine fails to process a specially crafted registry value correctly, enabling local attackers with restricted privileges to execute arbitrary code at system privilege level (privilege escalation). This attacker, in turn, could gain the same user rights as the LocalSystem account.
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine is a part of several Microsoft anti-malware products that includes Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE), Windows Live OneCare, Windows Defender, Forefront Client Security and Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 products as well as the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Microsoft advises that if your version of the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine is equal to or greater than version 1.1.6603.0, then you are not affected by this vulnerability and do not need to take any further action. If you want to know how to verify the engine version number that your software is currently using, you can see the section, “Verifying Update Installation”.
Currently, a patch that is being deployed automatically via the virus and signature update mechanism will fix the issue. Typically, no action is required of enterprise administrators or end users to install this update, because the built-in mechanism for the automatic detection and deployment of this update will apply the update within the next 48 hours. However, the exact time frame will of course depend on the software used, Internet connection, and infrastructure configuration.
An updated version of the Malicious Software Removal Tool will become available on 8 March. The tool is only vulnerable when it is first executed by the system after having been downloaded via Windows Update. Attackers can’t exploit the hole by manually starting the tool.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
It is very difficult for less-savvy computer users to stay out of trouble on the Internet, and part of the problem is that they just don't know how to identify potential threats. Fortunately, there are plenty of great online resources you can use, or point your friends and family to. We've already covered the excellent Facecrooks, which helps users avoid trouble on Facebook, and today we're taking a look at the Lavasoft Rogue Gallery.
Lavasoft is the company behind Ad-Aware, the granddaddy of adware removal apps. Though its malware cleanup crown has been snatched away by Malwarebytes in recent years, Ad-Aware remains enormously popular -- and Lavasoft provides a nice public service by displaying the fake antivirus (fakeAV) and rogue applications it discovers for all to see.
Rogue applications are those nasty programs which appear to be useful utilities like antivirus or Windows tune-up tools. In reality, of course, they're some of the nastiest threats around. They're easy enough to spot if you know what to look for, so spending a few minutes going through the Lavasoft Rogue Gallery is highly recommend to anyone who needs a bit of help avoiding Internet dangers.