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The Different Kinds of Computer Viruses
Computer viruses are a well-known threat, but did you know there are many different types of computer viruses? Let's look at the various types and see how they differ and the dangers they pose. We'll examine trojans, macro viruses, polymorphic viruses, and more.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Sep 28, 2009 to
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How To Protect Against Computer Worms
Computer worms are some of the most aggressive and disruptive manifestations of malware in existence. This article examines how worms spread and how to protect against them. Protection is best when several different methods work together.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jul 14, 2009 to
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What Is a Trojan Horse?
When a newcomer hears discussions about computers and networking they hear plenty of unusual acronyms and jargon. Some terms are quite colorful, such as "trojan horse". But what is a trojan horse, exactly?

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jul 14, 2009 to
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How Do Computer Viruses Spread?
So you got a computer virus. But how did you get infected? How do they spread, exactly? Computer viruses are complex, and there are many types that can spread in various ways. Let's examine how they do to learn more about avoiding computer virus infection.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jul 10, 2009 to
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The Top Ten Famous Computer Viruses
Computer viruses may not be aware of their fame and notoriety, but they certainly get their share of press. This article presents the top ten most famous computer viruses and thoughts on virus fame in the future.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jun 15, 2009 to
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What are Heuristics?
Most people will probably have heard of heuristic anti-virus detection, but what exactly is it and what are its benefits? This article will explain all.

Published by Brett Callow (5,942 pts ) on May 12, 2009 to
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