A computer virus is a software code or program that piggybacks on other programs. For instance, a particular virus could be specifically meant for the spreadsheet program. When you attempt to open a spreadsheet, the virus may automatically run and reproduce itself. Some viruses might wreak havoc and ultimately, require you to format your hard [...]

Apple users beware: Hackers are trying to trick Apple computer users into infecting Macintosh machines with malicious code pretending to be legitimate security software. Apple has warned that there is a phishing scam that directs Mac users to fake websites which pop-up fake virus infection warnings. Hackers then trick Apple users into installing programs that pretend to be [...]

If you read my previous post on free antivirus software, you may remember that my top 3 programs were AVG, Avira Antivir and Avast. Avira was the top performer in independent tests and reviews and I was quite happy with it when I used it (for some reason, I switched to Avast recently). Now we have [...]

More than 100 new viruses are released and spread via the Internet every single day, making your antivirus software the most important program you have installed on your computer. Life in the antivirus software world is a constant game of ‘catching up’ because so many new viruses are released. It is absolutely crucial that you [...]

Whether you’re a home or business user, one thing is certain: you need effective security software when you surf the Internet and communicate with people online. The Internet has grown so much over the last 10 years, and while it opened doors to so many great opportunities, it also brought with itself a dark side: fraud, cyber stalking, viruses, [...]