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DNSChanger Deadline Passes; Effect of The Internet Doomsday Virus

DNSChanger Deadline Passes; Effect of The Internet Doomsday Virus
If you’re reading this article online, then it is a definitive confirmation that your computer is DNSChanger malware infection-free and you’re fine. 9th July 2012, the much hyped Internet doomsday deadline that was supposed to see thousands if not millions of people knocked off the Internet, has passed but thankfully, as it appears, only a very few people were affected. However, fair... 

DNSChanger Trojan; How to Save Your Computer From July 9 Internet Blackout?

DNSChanger Trojan; How to Save Your Computer From July 9 Internet Blackout?
What is DNSChanger Malware? DNSChanger malware spells ‘Internet Doomsday’… The end is nigh, according to the FBI and this ‘Internet doomsday’ will strike us all on July 9… But it all started back in 2007. A small group of scammers were busy infecting computers with a type of malware called DNSChanger, with a great success rate. DNSChanger was able to travel from computer to computer,... 

Top 5 Tips How to Detect and Remove If Your PC Has a Virus

Top 5 Tips How to Detect and Remove If Your PC Has a Virus
Virus, Spyware, Malware Detection and Cleaning Sometimes we harbor virus on our computers (PC) without knowing that they really are there. If we do know how these viruses behave, and the main feature and effect on our systems, we will not that there are a whole lots of them on our system and we thereby give them space to operate to their fullest until a lot of unrecoverable damage has been done to... 

How to Fix And Remove Google Redirect Virus [Tutorial]

How to Fix And Remove Google Redirect Virus [Tutorial]
Google Search Result Hijacker/Redirect Virus Removal Tutorial Google redirect virus is a browser hijacker that causes redirection to infected websites while you are simply browsing the Internet. Basically, after you type in a specific word or phrase into Google search engine and click Enter, you get redirected to some advertisements, p0rn-related websites, etc. It can also completely block certain... 

Why You Should Use A Firewall To Protect Your PC

Why You Should Use A Firewall To Protect Your PC
If you’ve used the internet a bit, you’re probably aware of the term “firewall.” You might have seen a message telling you that your firewall is down or something like that. A firewall is a program used to filter the information that hits your computer. Specifically, what it does is keep out things that look like they may be harmful. Every computer needs a firewall, especially ones that are... 

iPad Users Targeted by Backdoor Malware Disguised as iTunes Update

iPad Users Targeted by Backdoor Malware Disguised as iTunes Update
With all the hype that surrounds the Apple tablet — iPad, this was bound to happen. Success stories are cyber criminals’ best bet to get loads of targeted victims and the iPad craze couldn’t have been left out of this picture. It may have only been on the shelves in the US for a few weeks but the Apple iPad has already been hit with a virus. Apple iPad users are being warned of an email-borne... 

Why Computer Threats Can be Interesting [Infographic]

Why Computer Threats Can be Interesting [Infographic]
Computers, like humans, have millions of viruses and bugs — and just like us some don’t have any cures! Isn’t that a cool analogy? And the facts associated with Computer threats, as the following infographics is going to show you, are even cooler! Computer Threats – Interesting Facts - In year 2002, only 20,000 Computer viruses, worms and trojans were found active. Since then,... 

Download Firefox 3.6.2 Now: Update Fixes Critical Security Flaw

Download Firefox 3.6.2 Now: Update Fixes Critical Security Flaw
Mozilla addressed a critical security vulnerability with a minor Firefox update, bringing the browser to version 3.6.2. The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to “crash a victim’s browser and execute arbitrary code on his/her system.” Note that this vulnerability does not affect products built on earlier versions of the Mozilla browser engine; this means, Firefox 3.5 and earlier... 
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