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Sticky Thread How to Detect and Remove Trojan.Win32.Agent.azsy

The Trojan.Win32.Agent.azsy program is one of the newer variants of the Trojan.Win32.Agent malware group. It penetrates systems through flaws in firewalls and small security vulnerabilities.... Read more
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11,135 07-03-2009 08:21 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Sticky Thread Secure your computer from viruses and spyware for free
By Sajid

One of the hazards of using a computer online today is the danger of infestation with a variety of malware, viruses, trojan horses, spyware.
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23,063 05-15-2007 08:47 PM by Unregistered Go to last post
 
Malware Catcher 2009 Manual Removal: Windows XP and Vista

The Malware Catcher 2009 (also known as Malware Catcher) is yet another bogus anti-spyware and anti-malware program that can infect your system and render it susceptible to malicious code... Read more
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5,193 05-23-2009 09:46 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Password Management
Benjamin Corll

With all of the systems that require passwords and all the sites that require accounts to access it is impossible to remember all of the username and password combinations without either using the... Read more
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4,683 05-17-2007 01:17 AM by Sami Go to last post
 
Presto Tuneup Manual Removal: Windows XP and Vista

Presto Tuneup (also known as PrestoTuneup), is one of the most recent scamware applications on the Internet. It hides under the guise of a Windows system optimizer and Registry cleaner. This... Read more
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4,696 05-29-2009 08:24 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Remove Antivirus 2009: Windows XP and Vista

What is Antivirus 2009? Antivirus2009 - Scanner.com is a bogus security website which disseminates Antivirus 2009, a malicious anti-spyware software. The software self-installs without... Read more
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5,874 02-19-2009 07:52 PM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Remove Antivirus 360: Windows XP and Vista

What is Antivirus 360? The Antivirus 360 is a type of software labeled as ‘rogue anti-spyware.’ It infects a computer system, and then persuades the user to purchase the product by... Read more
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22,860 02-21-2009 03:11 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Remove the Google Hijack Virus!

The Google Hijack virus is a gateway program which infects a computer system with spyware. This virus is also a browser hijacker, wherein a the spyware overrides a user’s Internet browser,... Read more
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19,376 06-17-2009 07:06 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Spyware Guard Malware Removal Instructions

The Spyware Guard is a famous fake sypware remover. It uses a Trojan to propagate the parasite into the system. The parasite may be downloaded by the user from various websites which might... Read more
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4,180 06-19-2009 01:13 AM by DanielGray Go to last post
 
Ten Tips to Secure Your Computer

Years ago, hackers used to penetrate computer systems for the sheer thrill of it, as well as to show off their technical skills. Today, illegally breaking into systems can amount to a lot of money.
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3,915 06-25-2009 04:17 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
The best approach to removing spyware from your Pc

It’s always a good thing to work on the final removal of all Spyware from your computer, but how do u know that you have Spyware? And how do you remove it?
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5,428 01-21-2008 02:55 PM by Sajid Go to last post
 
The Strom Worm

A backdoor threat that infect mostly private computers.
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4,004 08-31-2009 10:34 PM by DanielGray Go to last post
 
VB EER Trojan info and removal

Downloader VB EER Trojan is a Win32 downloader and a dropper Trojan. This threat can get email addresses and forward the processes from files located in the local hard drives using the... Read more
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4,025 06-16-2009 05:42 AM by DanielGray Go to last post
 
Virus Response Lab 2009 Manual Removal: Windows Vista and XP

Virus Response Lab 2009 (also known as Virus Response 2009) is a fake anti-malware and spyware security program. It is of popular belief that this program is a recent clone of Virus Lab 2009. ... Read more
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5,531 04-22-2009 03:57 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Virus, Worms and Torjan Horses: The difference among the three

Virus, Worms and Trojan Horses: The difference among the three In one way or another our computers at home may have been infected by either of a virus, worms and Trojan horse but we... Read more
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6,743 05-24-2007 02:54 AM by paula_cute Go to last post
 
Vista Parental Control

Worried about the kids spending too much time on the internet and too little on homework? Microsoft Windows Vista has a solution to that. They have what they call time limits for each... Read more
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4,236 06-05-2007 01:42 PM by hvios2007 Go to last post
 
W32.Aspam.Trojan.B: Description, Effects, and Removal.

W32.Aspam.Trojan.B refers to a spyware and a BHO (Browser Helper Object) that can contaminate Windows 98, XP, and Vista. It disguises its files as Anti-Spyware software from Microsoft. ... Read more
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4,144 06-06-2009 01:47 AM by DanielGray Go to last post
 
Why spyware scanners are better than normal antivirus software

Spyware scanners an effective way to get rid of spyware and adware
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5,372 01-21-2008 03:02 PM by Sajid Go to last post
 
Windows Vista: IE7 Security

How IE7 Security Works Theoretically, the Vista: IE7 security platform protects the system against ‘exploiter’ programs embedded in some websites. These programs initiate malicious code... Read more
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4,382 03-03-2009 04:04 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Windows Vista: PatchGuard

The Vista kernel (64-bit) is supposedly impenetrable to modification. This is very significant as kernel-mode rootkits are becoming increasingly widespread. What is a Kernel Mode Rootkit? ... Read more
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3,680 03-03-2009 04:03 AM by KarlM Go to last post
 
Windows XP and Vista Threat: WORM_RBOT.AVL - Effects and Removal

The Worm_RBOT.AVL is dispersed through network shares. This category of worm gathers the listings of passwords and user names from the infected system. This type of threat comprises of a... Read more
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4,712 06-11-2009 09:27 PM by DanielGray Go to last post
 
Windows: How to Remove the Vundo Trojan

What is the Vundo Trojan? The Vundo Trojan is malicious code that installs itself into a computer, launches pop-up advertisements, and secretly downloads other harmful files into your... Read more
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4,648 04-13-2009 01:04 PM by KarlM Go to last post
 

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