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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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Norton AntiVirus 2009 Review
Symantec claim that Norton AntiVirus 2009 is leaner and meaner than its predecessors. But does the new version live up to those claims? Read this Norton AntiVirus 2009 review to find out!

Published by Brett Callow (5,942 pts ) on Sep 11, 2009 to
Computer Security Reviews
What Is a Bloodhound Virus?
Yet another colorful name for a virus is the Bloodhound virus? So what is a bloodhound virus exactly, and how do you remove a bloodhound virus? Let's take a look and discover why it's called that and what you can do to protect yourself or remove the virus if you have been infected.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Aug 24, 2009 to
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Conficker Eye Chart: The Easiest Way To Check for Conficker Infections
Do you think you're infected with the Conficker virus, but aren't sure? Do you have a friend with out-of-date, or even no anti-virus protection and need to check if they've been infected with Conficker? The Conficker Eye Chart can help. Let's see how.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts ) on Aug 24, 2009 to
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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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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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