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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
Computer Security Articles

Top Three Free Online Virus Scanners

What if you don’t have a virus scanner installed and you get a virus? Instead of downloading and evaluating security software, you may want to try using one of the many free online virus and spyware scanners. This article will introduce you to what I believe to be the 3 best free online scanners.

Published by Ryan Tetzlaff (4,648 pts

) on Jun 26, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

What Is a Computer Worm?

We hear that our computer security is threatened by computer viruses and computer worms. But what is a worm, exactly? How is it different from a virus or a trojan? This article demystifies computer worms so you can protect yourself.

Published by Lee Clemmer (7,746 pts

) on Jun 10, 2009 to
Computer Security Articles

Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 - Protect Your Phone or Mobile Device

Need to stop unwanted text messages? How about making sure your mobile device is protected on the internet against malware or viruses? Kaspersky Mobile Security 7.0 is protection for your mobile device or smartphone. Kaspersky thinks outside the box and makes sure you are secure.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts

) on Apr 15, 2009 to
Computer Security Reviews

Whitelisting -vs- blacklisting

The blacklisting -vs- whitelisting debate rages on. Blacklisting solutions, such as antivirus products, block stuff that is known to be bad. Whilelisting solutions, such as Bit9's Parity , block everything except stuff that's known to be good. Which is the better approach? Well, that depends on who you listen to. Proponents of whitelisting solutions...

Published by Brett Callow (5,942 pts

) on Aug 12, 2008 to
Computer Security Blog

What's keeping you awake at night?

The risk landscape is constantly changing. While email-borne threats continue to be a problem, other risks are now replacing spam and viruses as the main thorn-in-the-side of small businesses. What's keeping you awake at night? What's your main security concern/priority in 2008? Is it insider attacks? The portable problem (iPods, laptops, flash...