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  • How to Get Rid of a Trojan Horse Virus

    So you managed to get infected with a virus. And not just any virus, but a Trojan horse. Well then, we know how you got it, now you want to know how to get rid of it. This article will explain what you need to do to rid yourself of that Trojan horse virus.
    Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jul 23, 2009 to
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  • What is WinPC Antivirus?

    The malware that is WinPC Antivirus. What it promises to do, what it really does do, how you are infected, and where to turn should you be infected.
    Published by Mickerick (529 pts ) on Jul 21, 2009 to
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  • A Brief History of Computer Viruses

    Computer viruses are an everyday threat, but where did they come from? In this article we examine the history of viruses and how they have changed over time. In some ways they are surprisingly the same, others have gone the way of the dodo.
    Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jul 20, 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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  • Computer Worm vs. Computer Virus - What's the Difference?

    Computer viruses and computer worms are threats we hear about daily. They are usually mentioned in the same breath, but there is a distinction. How is it a computer worm different from a computer virus? This article explains the difference in plain language.
    Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jul 7, 2009 to
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  • Help! Why Can't I Access Windows Update or Security Websites?

    Computers that cannot access either Windows Update or websites related to security and antivirus is showing the symptom of infection by worm or other type of malware. This article will discuss why is this happening, how you can prevent this problem and also, to recover.
    Published by Donna Buenaventura (8,895 pts ) on Jun 18, 2009 to
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  • How Do People Make Computer Viruses?

    Computer viruses seem to appear all the time. But where do they come from? How do people make them? In this article we'll examine how computer viruses are made, and why they continue to be a problem. This is not a how-to guide--instead we look at the big picture of virus creation.
    Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Jun 16, 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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