Spyware Virus Removal Services

A New Threat to Internet Security

2010-10-13T20:23:00.000-07:00

A new virus that was recently speculated as targeting Iranian nuclear facilities has raised concern about the safety of Industrial facilities against what could be politically targeted attacks using sophisticated code.

The Stuxnet worm was first discovered in June 2010 by an Internet security firm “VirusBlokAda” in Belarus. It gained notoriety as a one of a kind worm that targets industrial systems especially ones running the SCADA systems which are used to monitor industrial systems. It reportedly has the ability to reprogram and spy on industrial systems and has the capability to reprogram and hide the changes made to the Programming logic controllers or PLC’s. The roots of this worm can be tracked back to the early June 2009 but one of the components in this worm contains a time stamp of 3 February 2010. This new computer worm targets systems running Microsoft Windows using four zero day attacks, which include the CPLink security vulnerability and one used by the Conficker worm. The worm aims its attacks on systems running the Siemens WinCC/PCS 7 SCADA software.

As with most worms, it is initially spread by USB drives and then utilizes other shortfalls in programming to spread to other WinCC computers on the network. Once inside the PC, it uses the default password to control the software. According to experts, complexity of this worm is never seen before in a malware. The attacks require a thorough understanding of industrial processes and intent on disrupting them. And also the number of zero day attacks used in this worm is highly alarming as zero day attacks are highly prized in the hacking world and to use four of them in this worm may seem an overkill but one which has lots of consequences for the Internet and computer security world.

The worm is half a megabyte in size, quite large compared to others and written in C and C++ and is digitally signed with two stolen certificates. Its ability to upgrade via peer to peer is also very alarming and allows it to be updated after the command and control server has been disabled. Technicians say that the making of this kind of a worm would have required months of programming and many persons working on it.

An Internet security firm claims that the majority of infected systems were found to be in Iran. This claim is making speculations arise whether this worm was specifically designed to target Iranian Nuclear facilities like the Bushehr Nuclear power plant and the Natanz nuclear facility.

Siemens has released a detection and removal tool for this worm, while Microsoft has released a patch for this vulnerability.

Source : Online News Heard Now

antispyware soft removal and analysis

2010-10-06T03:17:00.000-07:00

Antispyware Soft is similar in interface and behavior to Antivirus Soft, Antivirus Live and Antivirus soft scareware. This malicious, rogue security software aggressively displays fraudulent system security alerts about non-existent network infiltration attempts and malware.

The anti spyware soft rogue when installed:

Installs the Fake Windows Security Center where all the links lead to its payment page.
Hijacks Internet Explorer and automatically opens a specific set of porn websites every few minutes.
Blocks execution of most programs.
Blocks execution of Task Manager, Command Prompt and MS Configuration editor.
Blocks Windows firewall, Automatic Updates and Internet Options.
Disables Internet Explorer Phishing Filter.

Scareware like Antispyware Soft are commonly installed when users are redirected to fake online scanner pages or fake ‘video codec required’ pages distributed through out the Web by cyber criminals using blackhat SEO techniques, Spam and Malicious flash advertisements.

Antispyware Soft Removal (How to remove Antispyware Soft)

MalwareBytes's Anti-Malware Free edition (mbam-setup.exe) was able to remove this infection.

Boot in to Window Safe Mode with networking
Download Malware Bytes's Anti-Malware Free edition (mbam-setup.exe) or from a clean computer download and copy to a removable drive like CD, DVD or USB flash drive.
Double-click mbam-setup.exe to start the installation. Proceed with installation following the prompts. Make sure that the following option is checked when you finish the installation: Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
Once the update is completed, Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and select Perform full scan in the Scanner tab. When the scan is completed, click “Show results“, confirm that all instances of the rogue security software are check-marked and then click “Remove Selected” to delete them. If prompted restart immediately to complete the removal process.
Trun System Restore off and on.

If you find the Internet Explorer is still being re-directed to the scareware website, remove the proxy settings as follows:

Open Internet Explorer, Click Tools menu and then click Internet options or open Internet options via control panel. In the Internet Options window, select the Connections tab. In the Connections tab, click on LAN settings.

In the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, click Advanced and clear the proxy address 127.0.0.1 and port 5555. Click Yes and OK your way out.

You should now be clean of this rogue.

The full version of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware performs brilliantly against scareware such as Antispyware Soft. The real-time component of the paid version includes dynamic blocking of malicious websites, servers and prevents execution of malware. It would caution you before most rogue security software could install itself. Please consider purchasing the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Full version for additional protection.

Antispyware Soft Analysis

A rogue security software such as Antispyware Soft belongs to a family of software products that call themselves as antivirus, antispyware or registry cleaners and often use deceptive or high pressure sales tactics and deliberate false positives to convince users into buying a license/subscription. They are often repackaged and renamed. They do not actually remove malware instead many of them add more malware of their own. They need to be removed immediately from your system.

The trojan downloader was about 271104 bytes in size. It was detected by 32/41 (78.05%) of antivirus engines available at VirusTotal.

Trojan.Win32.FakeSpypro
Trojan/Win32.FraudPack
W32/FakeAlert.GQ.gen!Eldorado
Win32:Rootkit-gen
Win32/XPInternetSecurity.D
Trojan.Win32.FraudPack.avgj
Win32/Adware.SpywareProtect2009
Troj/FakeAV-BGE
FraudTool.Win32.AVSoft (v)
SpywareGuard2008
TROJ_FAKEAV.SMMZ

Typical Antispyware Soft Scare Messages

Windows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan you computer. Your system might be at risk now.

Infiltration alert. Virus Attack. Your computer is being attacked by an internet virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a trojan-dropper or similar.

Users should not fall for the false alerts of system infection and buy the scareware to ‘clean’ the system. If you purchased one by entering your credit card number at a rogue software website, it would be prudent to:

Immediately contact the bank that issued the card and dispute the charges.
Request them to not allow any further transaction and cancel the card. You may also request them to issue a new card with a different number.

Antispyware Soft Associated Files and Folders

C:\Documents and Settings\malwarehelp.org\Local Settings\Application Data\ylyqcrynp\klbqtgitssd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch\KLBQTGITSSD.EXE-02AED8DA.pf

Some of the file names may be randomly generated. The term malwarehelp.org or malwarehelp in the above entries denotes the name of the Windows user account in the test machine.

Antispyware Soft Associated Registry Values and Keys

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsoft
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\knkd=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\aazalirt=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\skaaanret=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\jungertab=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\zibaglertz=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\iddqdops=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\ronitfst=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\tobmygers=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\jikglond=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\tobykke=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\klopnidret=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\jiklagka=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\salrtybek=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\seeukluba=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\jrjakdsd=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\krkdkdkee=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\dkewiizkjdks=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\dkekkrkska=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\rkaskssd=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\kuruhccdsdd=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\krujmmwlrra=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\kkwknrbsggeg=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\ktknamwerr=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\iqmcnoeqz=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\ienotas=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\krkmahejdk=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\otpeppggq=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\krtawefg=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\oranerkka=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\kitiiwhaas=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\otowjdseww=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\otnnbektre=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\oropbbsee=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\irprokwks=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\ooorjaas=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\id=8.0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\avsuite\ready=1

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download\CheckExeSignatures=no
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download\RunInvalidSignatures=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter\EnabledV8=0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter\Enabled=0
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ProxyServer=http=127.0.0.1:5555
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations\LowRiskFileTypes=.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\SaveZoneInformation=1
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\njjhiffj=C:\Documents and Settings\malwarehelp.org\Local Settings\Application Data\ylyqcrynp\klbqtgitssd.exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Script
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Script\Settings
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows Script\Settings\JITDebug=1

The term malwarehelp.org or malwarehelp in the above entries denotes the name of the Windows user account in the test machine.

Antispyware Soft Associated Domains

This scareware was observed accessing the following domains during installation and operation:

avtiviruspower .com

Note: Visiting the domains mentioned above may harm your computer system.

If you are unable to get rid of this scareware, please visit one of the recommended forums for malware help post about your problem.

Antispyware Soft Scareware — Screenshots

Note:- The Antispyware Soft installation and removal was tested on a default installation of Windows XP SP3. The content provided in this article is not warranted or guaranteed by Malware Help. Org. The content provided is intended for entertainment and/or educational purposes. I am not liable for any negative consequences that may result from implementing any information covered in this article. The above information is correct at the time of my testing, it might change with time and or under different testing conditions.

Source :-www.malwarehelp.org

How to Remove Google Redirect Virus ?

2010-09-17T02:47:00.000-07:00

Wouldn’t it be frustrating if you were trying to search for something on Google and clicking away on search results only ends you up on websites and web pages that have nothing to do with what you are searching for?

We have some bad news for you, you probably ended up being infected with the Google Redirect Virus.

The Google Redirect Virus is a browser hijacking virus that manages to infect browsers like Internet Explorer and Firefox
by redirecting innocent browser users to different malicious websites, scam advertisings, annoying pop-ups and concealing Google results.
How do I know if I’m infected?

Other than hijacked search results, these symptoms can tell that your computer
is infected with the Google Redirect Virus.

* The desktop background
has changed
* The browser default homepage has changed
* Internet Explorer or Firefox have significantly slowed down
* Corruption of computer system log files that lead to the dreaded and obnoxious “Blue Screen of Death”
* Internet Explorer cannot open any web page
* The following error constantly drives you crazy: “filename.exe is not a valid win32 application”
* Each time you attempt to download a new setup file for any program whatsoever, it alerts you that the downloaded files are corrupt and you should download fresh copies of these files

So if you want to protect your privacy, confidential information and system, you will definitely have to remove this annoying Google Redirect Virus immediately. So lets help you get rid of this beastly virus by hacking the hacker, here’s a virus removal guide:

1. Hit Start Menu > Run > Devmgmt.msc > OK/Enter
2. Open Device Manager, Click on View and hit “Show Hidden Devices”
3. Scroll down in the window and try to find “TDSSserv.sys” in the Non-plug and Play Drivers list.
4. Right click and disable it. Do not uninstall otherwise the infection will reappear once you restart your computer
5. Now you can restart.

Update your antivirus software and scan your entire computer — Google Redirect Virus will cease to exist on your machine. However, please note that you also need to use a good registry cleaner such as CCleaner to remove obsolete registry entries.

You might also want to try the following freely available standalone virus removal tools to get rid of the Google Redirect Virus:

1. ESET’s Win32/Olmarik Removal Tool
2. Kaspersky Labs TDSSKiller
3. Microsoft’s Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
4. F-Secure’s BlackLight
5. McAfee’s Stinger
6. Dr.Web’s CureIt!

More Technical Details to help you identify the beast:

* Common Names: gogoogle, goyahoo
* O20 – AppInit_DLLs: karna.dat is apparent in HJT log
* Detected in various scanning programs
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\wini10894.exe
- C:\WINDOWS\brastk.exe
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\brastk.exe
- C:\WINDOWS\karna.dat
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\karna.dat
- TDSSserv.sys
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run | brastk
* Whenever you try to update software on your system, they are redirected to 127.0.0.1 (on to your own computer’s default host name) so none are able to update!

Source: devicemag.com

Remove Mcafee Antivirus - Tips

2010-09-08T22:25:00.000-07:00

Do you plan to replace McAfee AntiVirus using another security program or do you need to reinstall McAfee AntiVirus? If so, this McAfee Antivirus removal guide should help you to ready the system and remove McAfee software.

McAfee AntiVirus Plus

Using Custom Install for McAfee AntiVirus Plus

McAfee AntiVirus Plus provides virus and spyware protection for Windows. The installer of McAfee AnitVirus lets you choose to install other McAfee protections such as an antivirus, a firewall, and SiteAdvisor. Another component you can install and use is the Quick Clean. If you need to replace McAfee with another antivirus program or you have to reinstall McAfee, here are quick and easy steps for McAfee AntiVirus removal.

Before You Begin Removing McAfee AntiVirus

Always ready your computer prior to removing any antivirus program or software in general. Before running a McAfee AntiVirus removal, take some time to ready the following:

If you are planning to reinstalling McAfee AntiVirus software, ensure that you've activated your subscription by creating a McAfee account so you can download it again.

Download the McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool, a program to clean-up the system from remnants of McAfee, especially if you are unable to remove the program using Add or Remove Programs in Windows. Please skip this step if you've installed SiteAdvisor and you plan on keeping the said browser add-on.

Close any running application, especially Internet Explorer and Firefox browsers so the removal of McAfee add-ons for the said browsers will remove completely.

Verify that System Restore in Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 are running and create a restore point. To verify, open System Restore by clicking on Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools. Please see this article on how to enable system restore and create a restore point in Windows.

An optional step: Download AppRemover and Revo Uninstaller. You will only use these tools if you cannot remove McAfee AntiVirus using Add or Remove Programs or MCPR.exe.

McAfee AntiVirus Removal: Keeping Other McAfee Software Installed

Before you begin removing McAfee AntiVirus, you need to know that you should not use the McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool (MCPR.exe) if you want to keep other McAfee software such as McAfee SiteAdvisor and McAfee Anti-Theft.

If you decide removing only the McAfee AntiVirus but keep SiteAdvisor, simply remove the program using Add or Remove Programs in Windows. Choose to remove only the McAfee AntiVirus Plus and do not put a checkmark the box before "SiteAdvisor."

Removing McAfee AV Plus Only

Proceed by clicking "Next" then reboot the computer when prompted. When Windows has finished restarting, the SiteAdvisor program should be installed but not McAfee AntiVirus will be removed. However, if the McAfee AntiVirus Plus is not removed using the Add or Remove Programs utility, proceed in using AppRemover or Revo Uninstaller programs to remove McAfee AntiVirus. I highly suggest to first use AppRemover since it supports removal of Version 10.xx of McAfee software.

Removing McAfee AntiVirus Plus and SiteAdvisor

If you have trouble using McAfee AntiVirus and SiteAdvisor or you plan to replace McAfee AntiVirus with another security solution, you need to use similar steps as above with an additional task:

Open Add or Remove Programs in Windows and locate and select McAfee AntiVirus Plus
Add or Remove McAfee AV

Check all the boxes to remove any McAfee software in Windows.
Removing all Mcafee software

Wait for the program to complete the McAfee AntiVirus removal and then restart the computer when prompted.
Removal Process of McAfee AV and SiteAdvisor

Successful removal of Mcafee programs

The McAfee AntiVirus Plus and SiteAdvisor should be removed already but to complete the removal process, clean-up the computer using McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool (MCPR.exe). Double-click MCPR.exe on your desktop and allow it to clean the computer for any traces by McAfee programs. Reboot the computer again.

If you want to view the log soon, you can opt not to reboot, then click the “View Log” button which should have similar information as what is shown below:

For Vista or Windows 7 users, you will see the "Program Compatibility Assistant" window after using MCPR.exe. Simply click on "This program installed correctly" to close it. Please do not select the "reinstall using recommended settings."

Please note that you can also use the McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool to remove McAfee products without having to use the Add or Remove Programs utility in Windows but it is recommended to use MCPR.exe if you are not keeping other McAfee software e.g. SiteAdvisor and McAfee Anti-Theft.

Source: brighthub.com

Top Reasons to use Antivirus Software

2010-08-10T02:35:00.000-07:00

Is your computer secure? Are you really sure of this? The truth of the matter is that it’s very hard to make your computer 100% secure from all the threats that are out there. Yes using a good security suite will help keep your computer secure and safe from 99.9999% of online and offline dangers but no security suite is perfect so you’ll need to use a bit of common sense too when it comes to keeping your computer and its data safe.

There’s a lot of stuff you need to protect your computer from – spam, viruses, worms, spyware, phishing and other similar hacking attempts. If you leave your computer unsecured online it’s only a matter of time before you get attacked or infected. Actually guess how long it takes a new computer to get infected from an online source? No more than 2 hours…120 minutes. That’s all the time it takes for your shiny new computer to be riddled with viruses and spyware.

Anytime I see people using a computer with no virus or firewall protection I actually feel like crying because I know what’s going to happen. Then I get the phone call asking for help in fixing the problem.

You have a choice of either buying several separate security products and installing them one at a time or you can install a single suite that does it all for you. For most new users a suite is ideal because it’s less to worry about.

So how do you go about choosing your perfect computer security suite?

Total Protection

Whatever product you choose make sure it gives you the most bang for your buck – you want total protection for your computer for one single price. Ideally the software should include antivirus protection, a firewall and spyware protection at the minimum. Any other bells and whistles that are included are all well and good but make sure that your basic security needs are covered here.

Read Reviews

Never buy any product without reading a few user reviews first. Magazine reviews are fine but can be a bit biased so try to find real user comments on how well the software suite works. You can try Zdnet.com and PCMag.com for reviews of all the latest and great security suites – plus you’ll get to see user feedback at the end of the reviews.

Brand Names

If you’re stuck for making a choice then try to stick to a brand name that you recognize. Good example are Norton, Kaspersky and Zonelabs(the Zonealarm people). Combined with reading a handful of user reviews you’ll be able to make your mind up pretty quickly.

System Requirements

Always check the minimum requirements for any piece of software you buy. Remember that minimum means just that – those requirements listed are what the software needs to run. If you’re just meeting the minimum requirements then everything should work but will just do it really slowly.

Source: booshnews.com

Another Malicious Twitter Spam Experts Warning

2010-06-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Security researchers are warning of yet another Twitter-themed malicious spam attack that attempts to install rogue anti virus software on the victim's PC.

over 50,000 instances of latest threat Security researchers are warning of yet another Twitter-themed malicious spam attack that attempts to install rogue anti virus software on the victim’s PC.

According to Websense Security Labs ThreatSeeker Network, they have told that the spam mails or messages are designed to imitate a Password Reset Notification Message same as of Twitter.

The spam message contains a weblink to a compromised web site that, when clicked or pasted into the browser, prompts the user to download a malicious executable named password.exe, said the Company.

This executable file turns out to be a rogue AntiVirus named Protection Center Safebrowser. It has been designed and developed to look and feels like genuine anti virus software by alerting the consumers that it has discovered malicious files on the users machine may be a deskptop or laptop.

“What distinguishes this rogue anti virus promotion from others we have seen is that it displays on your desktop some of the malicious files it has already installed,” said Carl Leonard, senior research manager at Websense security labs.

“This makes the attack notifications more believable and truth. A business or firm seriously needs to consider a solution for that will provide it with real time security in order to mitigate the threat of the modern day cyber criminals.”

The security vendor revealed that it has seen more than 50,000 instances of this malicious spam email or message so far a per his knowledge.

source: v3.co.uk

Facebook Malware Attack Spreading Fast

2010-06-01T00:07:00.000-07:00

Social networking site Facebook faced a third phishing attack on the weekend, with a malware, which steals login credentials and even gets home addresses, being downloaded through a video.

According to WebSense, the malware is spread via a "hilarious video" posted to Facebook walls, which when clicked, produces a form requesting login information, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

The attack then returns one to Facebook, installs an app called "Media Player HD", and asks one to download the "FLV player", which upon doing so installs malware on the machine.

And that is not the only way it attacks. Depending on the location, one may also be presented with a contest to win an iPad, and all one would have to do is enter the home address.

In order to avoid the malware, one needs to remove the "hilarious video" if found on the Facebook wall.

And if it is seen elsewhere on Facebook, users are to remember not to click on it, and to of course remember the obvious rule: don't enter your Facebook login anywhere other than on Facebook.com.

In case a person has already clicked on it, all he or she needs to do is change the Facebook password, uninstall the Facebook app (often called "Media Player HD"), and run a virus/malware scan on the computer.

Source: news.yahoo.com

Corporate PCs cluttered with malware

2010-05-26T23:07:00.000-07:00

Despite the efforts of IT departments, many PCs in the corporate and government world are littered with unauthorized software, most notably malware, says application-whitelisting company Bit9.

The results of Bit9's "2010 What's Running on Your Users' Desktops?" survey, released Monday, uncovered PCs with a significant amount of non-business software, including games, toolbars, and torrent software. Of greater concern, IT pros surveyed also discovered malware, such as ransom-ware, Trojans, and Chinese spyware.

Among the 1,282 IT professionals questioned for the survey, 68 percent of them said they have software restrictions in place, but 45 percent said they still found unauthorized software on more than half of their client PCs.

Specifically, 46 percent of the IT folks surveyed said that spyware, malware, and unlicensed software continue to pose a problem by getting past traditional security methods. They also found that unauthorized or malicious software caused up to 25 percent of user downtime and calls to the help desk, leading to a drop in productivity. But 39 percent of the respondents also admitted they don't have a software usage policy that specifically prohibits employees from downloading their own software.

Now of course, Bit9 has a vested interest in the results of the survey since the company does sell whitelisting security products that help IT administrators lock down the applications their users can run.

But I know from my days in IT that keeping users from downloading and installing their own personal and sometimes harmful software is an ongoing challenge. People would download toolbars, torrent software, and other unauthorized programs and then complain when their PCs started to crash or slow down.

Cutting down on the amount of harmful software installed at a company has always required the right policies from IT but also the right cooperation from end users.

To learn more about the survey results, I spoke with Kate Munro, director of product marketing for Bit9. She said that this year's response from 1,282 IT folks was a big leap over last year when only 257 people answered the survey. The higher participation could be seen as a sign that IT people are more in tune with and naturally concerned about the malware threats surfacing today, said Munro.

She particularly noted IT concerns over the Advanced Persistent Threat, a buzzword that describes organized cyberattacks that specifically try to steal information from such sectors as financial services, manufacturing, and of course government.

Some of the non-malicious but still unauthorized software found on user PCs by IT included Skype, BitTorrent, and iTunes.

Munro added that Skype can pose a problem when people use the personal version on their work PCs, since it doesn't have the same restrictions as the enterprise edition and relies on the user to keep it patched and properly updated.

Munro also said that malicious programs are being installed despite the best efforts of IT departments. Almost all of the participants said they deploy antivirus software on their network PCs. Many take away admin rights (which are typically needed to install a program), while others lock down the desktop using tools like Microsoft's Group Policy. But malware writers continue to sneak past security defenses to launch their payloads.

Source: news.cnet.com

New malware attack laughs at your antivirus software

2010-05-11T04:22:00.000-07:00

How do you get a malware exploit to bypass antivirus protection? By making it work the same way the antivirus software does.

A new exploit outlined this week is so effective, say researchers, that it can slip by “virtually all” antivirus protection undetected.

It works the same way an antivirus app does, by hooking directly into Windows and masquerading as harmless software. It tricks Windows by sending sample code to the OS, like any antivirus app that looks completely benign, then at the last microsecond it swaps in malicious code, which is then executed.

If an antivirus application uses the traditional method of interacting with Windows — a system called SSDT — then it will be vulnerable to attack via this method. And they all use SSDT. As the researchers at matousec.com noted during their investigation, “100 percent of the tested products were found vulnerable.” It didn’t matter if the user had administrator rights or not, the exploit was able to sneak through.

The good news is that the attack isn’t completely realistic, since the size of the code required would have to be large to work. A quickie download wouldn’t be possible, so the attack would likely have to find its way onto a target computer by other means. But that also worries researchers, since commonly downloaded software could be intentionally infected with the malware and during installation your antivirus software wouldn’t bat an eyelash. The malware could actually uninstall your antivirus application in its initial volley, leaving you wide open to attack.

Antivirus software companies have yet to respond to the threat, and it may take some time for them to do so, eventually requiring a full reworking of everything we know about the way antimalware software works.

Source: news.yahoo.com

Avast! Now Speaks more than 27 Languages

2010-04-30T03:25:00.000-07:00

The new languages make avast! The world's most multi-lingual free antivirus program. And, the expanded language option is included in all three versions of the new 5.0 - avast! Free Antivirus, avast! Pro Antivirus and avast! Internet Security.

Adding languages is part of the global strategy to make it available - and fully understandable all over the world.

The new avast! Languages are Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Slovenian, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Adding these languages was a community effort that included avast! users, resellers and internal translators.

The list is just not ends up at 27. There is some more language translations are in progress and will be added later this year.

The expanded list of languages supported by avast! 5.0 includes:
Estonian
Greek
Hungarian
Bulgarian
Czech
Dutch
English
Portuguese (Portugal)
Russian
Slovak
Slovenian
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Chinese Simplified
Chinese Traditional
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese (Brazil)
Swedish
Vietnamese
Turkish
Ukrainian
Finnish
French
German

Source: mmdnewswire.com

Phone Technical Support

2010-04-08T00:25:00.000-07:00

iYogi offers technical support over the phone or via Internet for all kind of PC troubles.

iYogi is a professional online technical service provider for all branded laptop and desktop repair services. We can either provide tech support over the phone or via Internet and can fix almost all makes and models for famous brands including Acer, Toshiba, Dell, HP, Sony, Compaq, and Gateway. Our professionals are experienced and well equipped in diagnosing and fixing the most challenging problems facing laptop and desktop consumers today.

We know that you deserve the premier quality PC computer repair services available, and if you’re exhausted of the poor quality of service provided to you by others, it’s time for you to switch over to iYogi, a professional computer repair company.

When you dial iYogi’s toll free number, you get online support available 24/7, 365 days a year, you don’t need to bother with busy phone lines; without delay you’ll be connected to a live, trained technician who has the proficiency to help you with your laptop of desktop computer repair. Contacting via phone isn’t the only option to get in touch with us; a Microsoft certified technician can give you instant remote support when you contact us on the Internet via e-mail, chat or remotely.

Scope of Services

• Microsoft Windows operating systems installation and troubleshooting
• Log-in problems
• Diagnosing and repairing system/boot errors
• Fix corrupted Windows Registry entries
• Fix Internet browser issues and basic connectivity
• Troubleshooting sound and audio issues
• Installing and updating system patches
• Installing drivers and resolving system compatibility etc.
• PC optimization for a faster system
• Easy Online Support for Windows Registry

Key Features

• Save your time-fast query resolution within limited time
• You can count on us-we fix it right the first time
• Competitive prices- you can be assure that you are never charged extra
• Professionally skilled technicians- your PC is in good hands
• Data Security- While assisting we make sure that your information doesn’t leak
• Trustworthy support- your satisfaction is our motto

If there is a computer problem, iYogi has the solution. If you are dissatisfied with another company that is not able to fix your issue, give us a call, we will instantly fix it and assure that your system will run as fast as you bought it for the first time.

AVG Antivirus Importance

2010-03-16T22:21:00.001-07:00

When your PC behaves strangely like, applications taking longer to launch, computer is running very slow, hard disk becomes inaccessible, etc. it indicates that your system is infected from malicious programs. In such a situation, it becomes necessary to install updated antivirus on your system. You can install any antivirus on your system, provided that you have purchased genuine copy of that antivirus.
Features
AVG antivirus offers many benefits to you like protection against malicious programs, etc. Now, you can do banking, shopping, surfing, searching, chatting, e-mailing, downloading files, etc. without any terror of infection by malicious programs. This antivirus offers you protection against online scammers, hackers, etc. It protects you from phishing attack by securing your confidential information from intruders.
Usability
AVG antivirus 8.5 is integrated with many new facilities, which were absent in its earlier version. You can easily download and install AVG antivirus 8.5 on your system with the following steps:
STEP 1: Download the installation file of AVG antivirus 8.5 on your system from its official website.
STEP 2: When you will be prompted, do not open the file, but click on the “Save” button and select location where it should be stored.
STEP 3: Reboot your computer when installation file gets saved.
STEP 4: Locate the AVG installation file, and double click on it to start its installation.
STEP 5: Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
STEP 6: Enter your license number when prompted.
STEP 7: Restart your computer when prompted by the installation wizard.
After completing the installation process of AVG antivirus 8.5 on your system, you can protect your system from malicious programs.
Limitations
You can face blue screen error while installation of AVG antivirus. It can freeze your system and would not be able to work with some of the applications installed on your system.

How To: Install Windows 7

2010-03-14T22:16:00.000-07:00

Windows 7 is the latest Windows operating system, and is successor of Windows Vista. It is available in many editions namely, Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate.
Features
Windows 7 consists of Action Center, which consolidates all the messages from Windows Defender, User Account Control, etc. In case, Windows 7 requires your attention, the Action Center icon will appear in the taskbar.
This operating system has the feature of backing up individual folders, libraries, and drives. Its calculator is integrated with new Programmer and Statistics modes. In this operating system, you can easily move and resize gadgets.
Usability
Windows 7 offers you the facility to perform all your tasks with your fingers, like browsing online newspapers, flicking through photo albums, shuffling files and folders, etc. You can perform an upgrade installation of Windows 7 on your Windows Vista based PC, with the following steps:
STEP 1: Turn on your computer and when Vista gets started, do one of the following:
a) Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into your computer. Setup would start automatically, if it does not click on “Start” and then on “Computer”. Open the Windows 7 installation disc on your DVD drive, and then double-click on setup.exe.
b) If you have downloaded Windows 7, then browse the installation file, and double click on it.
STEP 2: Click on Install now on the “Install Windows page”.
STEP 3: On the “Get important updates for installation page”, it is recommended to receive the latest updates in order to protect your computer.
STEP 4: On the Please read the license terms page, click on “I accept the license terms”, and then click on “Next”.
STEP 5: Click on Upgrade, on the “Which type of installation do you want?” page.
STEP 6: Follow the instructions to complete installation of Windows 7.
After completing Windows 7 installation, you can enjoy with its features like Aero, etc.
Limitations
While performing Windows 7 installation, you can face a technical error. You may face issues while sharing files between Windows 7 and Windows XP systems.

Get Windows Vista Install on Your PC?

2010-03-11T23:12:00.000-08:00

Windows Vista is amongst the Windows operating system, and is successor of Windows XP. It consists of many new and exciting features, which will increase your daily performance.
Features
Windows Vista consists of Ease of Access Center, which offers a suitable, centralized place to find out accessibility settings and programs, so that, you can use your computer easily. It offers you instant access to common tools, ability to explore all accessibility settings in seven categories, etc. This operating system consists of BitLocker Drive Encryption, which prevents an unauthorized person who runs a software hacking tool from breaking Windows Vista file and system protections.
Usability
Windows Vista is integrated with accessibility settings and programs, which make it easier for you to view, hear, and use your computer. These programs are particularly helpful for those people, who have visual difficulties, hearing loss, pain in their hands or arms, or reasoning and cognitive issues. You can easily perform upgrade to Windows Vista on a Windows XP-based computer with the following steps:
STEP 1: Insert the Windows Vista DVD into the DVD drive.
STEP 2: Click on “Install now” on the Install Windows page.
STEP 3: On the Get important updates, click on ““Go online to get the latest updates for installation”, in order to protect your computer against security threats.
STEP 4: On the “Type your product key for activation page”, type your 25-character product key.
STEP 5: On the “Please read the license terms” page, click on “I accept the license terms” check box.
STEP 6: Click on Upgrade on the “Which type of installation do you want?” page.
STEP 7: Follow the instructions to complete installation of Windows Vista.
It is suggested that you should restart your computer after Windows Vista installation gets completed.
Limitations
While installation of Windows Vista, you can have some issues like installation could not get completed, etc. You may face any problem while working with Windows Mail. Sometimes Windows Media Player will stop responding.

Improve Online Computer Services Performance

2010-03-10T22:51:00.000-08:00

Computer services comprise all the services required to resolve technical issues related either tor software or hardware. You can access computer services from any technical service provider, when you face any technical issue with your system, like blue screen error, computer running slow, applications taking much time in launching, etc.
Features
Computer service providers offer 24/7 assistance via remote connection in order to facilitate their customers. Remote computer service provider offers many services, and some of them are enlisted as:
• Installation, un-installation, and re-installation of software
• Troubleshooting software errors
• Diagnostic and repair of hardware issues
• Optimizing your PC’s speed and performance
• Resolving driver conflicts
• Configuring Antivirus and Antispyware
• Online data backup services
• Scanning of computer to detect and block spyware, adware, pop-ups, and phishing attacks.
Along with the above mentioned services, many services are offered via remote connection. In remote support services, you just have to pay a fixed amount and you can access unlimited services for a predetermined time.
Usability
Remote computer support is considered to be the best method of delivering computer services due to many reasons. In remote support, you just have to sit at your home or in office and tech experts will resolve your technical issues remotely.
After accessing your system, tech expert will take control over your system. Then tech expert will diagnose it carefully in order to find out the root cause of the technical issues. Accordingly, they will carry out the necessary steps to resolve all the technical issues you are facing.
Limitations
If you carry your system to any service centre, then it would take two or more days to resolve your technical issues. In case, you call any technician at your premises, it would seem a headache for you. So, it is better to receive computer services via online.
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Install Windows XP Operating System

2010-03-10T02:09:00.000-08:00

Windows XP is the most amicable series of operating system, which has been developed by Microsoft and was introduced on October 25, 2001. It was the first version, where Microsoft put the restriction of product activation, to combat illegal copying.
Read this blog to know the authentic method of installing Windows XP.
First you should check the compatibility of Windows XP with hardware configuration of your computer.
“As per recommendation you must have a computer equipped with a processor of minimum 233 MHz to 300 MHz or higher, minimum memory around 64 MB RAM2 to 128 MB RAM or higher, video adapter and monitor -Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution and Hard drive disk free space -1.5 GB or higher”
Note: Additional 1.8 GB in Service Pack 2 and additional 900 MB in Service Pack 3
You can follow the given steps to install Windows XP on your computer.
Step 1. Load your DVD tray with Windows XP installation CD/DVD.
Step 2. Restart your computer and press any key when prompted to do so.
Step 3. As the content of the DVD is getting copied, you receive a message like "Disc one - (#)Megabytes". Press D button of your keyboard.
Step 4. To create new partition press “C.” You are flexible to decide number of partition and size of each. Press Enter once you have decided the size. You can decide the partition, where you want to locate operating system XP’s file. Choose the file system as “NTFS” as permitted for Windows XP and complete the installation procedure with the help of on-screen prompts.
Next step in Windows XP installation is to equip it with compatible device drivers for network adapter, wireless adapters, CD-ROMS, Hard Drives, Video Cards, and Printers so that you can accomplish your task perfectly.

Crush Down Runtime Error

2010-03-05T02:01:00.000-08:00

Run time error pops- up, when you execute certain program or utility, but your computer fails to run it. There are four basic reasons behind this error, which include confliction with a utility program (TSR), software issue, computer virus and memory issue.
First you should close all the application windows and try to know, where is the fault, actually? Once you come to know it, you can easily fix the error. Suppose, the Run time error remains after closing all the running applications windows, then it is confirmed, that there is some fault related to your operating system. To fix the problem, you need to update your Windows operating system, with the latest patches or updates. You can go online to Microsoft’s website or can avail any CD/DVDs from an authorized source. But, if you still fail to fix the issue, then uninstall and reinstall your operating system. Don’t forget to take back-up of your computer before uninstalling your OS.
Similarly, you can fix the error related with any other application software.
But, if you don’t get any advantage with the above activities, then your computer could be infected with some computer viruses. It’s highly recommended to immediately implement a virus scanning tool, which is effective enough to detect and remove them in a fast-track way. Next, update your existing antivirus protection and enable Firewall to ensure that your computer is secure against forthcoming viruses and other malicious products.
If you are addicted to the Internet, then you might have gone through run time error that states, "A Runtime Error has occurred. Do you wish to debug?"In this situation, you can fix this error temporarily. Follow as: Tool>Options>Advanced. You need to check the box against "Disable script debugging" which appears in the "Browsing" subcategory. Also uncheck the box against "Display a notification about every script error." This will block the error from appearing again on your web browser.
In case, your computer is a regular victim of this error, then your computer’s memory (RAM) could be a possible reason behind it. Programs of your computer will not be getting sufficient memory to run, to fix the run time error you need to upgrade your RAM (Random Access Memory). If possible do it yourself with the guidance of the manual book, otherwise contact your vendor.

Install Anti-virus

2010-01-25T01:48:00.001-08:00

With the increasing pace of Internet usage worldwide, the rate at which the Computer Security systems are being infected is also increasing. Not only the users connected to Internet are infected, but the non-Internet users are also being attacked at the same rate with the use of infected portable storage devices like floppies, CD/DVD, USB flash drives and other for transferring files, data, and other documents among different computer systems.

There has been a tremendous growth in the number of malicious codes developed and spread on Internet. There has been a growth in the virus, spywares, Trojan horse, worms, adware, key loggers and other similar threats. To tackle with this increasing growth of virus and other malicious code on Internet, anti-virus software are simultaneously developed and updated.

In today’s scenario the anti-virus software comes bundled with several additional programs such as firewalls, and spyware removal tools so as to provide a higher level of security to the computer users.

The first line of defense to protect your PC is to install some good anti-virus software carrying the feature of automatic update. The reason behind installing anti-virus software with the automatic update feature is to get the latest protection against the newly released viruses and other malicious codes. The next step is to update the anti-virus with the latest virus definitions.

The install anti-virus software compares the binary code of the content stored on the computer hard disk against the database of virus definitions. When the anti-virus software detects the similar binary code of the virus on the hard disk then it report it as the presence of virus. So, if the virus definition database is updated with the latest virus definitions then your computer system will remain protected against the latest virus attacks.

Easy Online Support for Windows Registry

2010-01-13T10:14:00.000-08:00

The windows system Registry has been called the most important part of any Windows PC operating system (OS), but you probably didn’t even know it exists. There is a good reason for that. Microsoft doesn’t want you messing with it. Like so many other features in Windows, Microsoft chose to hide information considered too powerful to be left in the hands of mere mortals. Only the wisest of gurus can be entrusted with such knowledge.
The registry controls everything and a single mistake can have devastating consequences on the entire OS. Installed programs and applications will write important data into the registry. User defined data and configurations are also stored.
The data is tracked through a tree of folders and it’s called “keys” that branch off the registry nodes. Every key can have sub keys nested in multiple levels. Its data known as “values” are stored in the keys and sub keys. Groups of related keys, sub keys and values are known as hives.
Applications can modify the keys by changing the values, adding new keys or deleting existing ones. More recent versions of Windows will back up the registry and in the event of a problem, will ask you if you want to use the “Last known good configuration.” This was an option that began in the old Microsoft Windows vista days.
The good news is that such configuration issues related to the registry will not affect your important data like documents, photos, etc. The bad news is that many times the problem that caused the crash in the first place may also be saved in the backup versions of the registry.
Many software programs exist to examine registry the keys and make any necessary repairs. These programs can even check your registry for unused keys that clog your system. Removing these keys can significantly improve performance.
For more information on the Windows Registry, check out the Microsoft software support program.

Computer install to get the desirous software

2010-01-05T22:34:00.001-08:00

In today’s computer world no software is the ultimate one. As developer are working deliberately to give the best to the users. Hence, computer install is an essential part, both for beginner and the experts.
For critical software install user can take the help of reputed organization who are offering remote support for installation purpose. But, you must be aware of some general installation procedure so that you don’t have to frequently call them up.
Let’s get acquittal with installation of some important software program on your computer.
Installation for Security software and web browsers
Users can make use of CD/DVD of the latest security software like Windows Defender, Spyware Doctor, No adware and so on. For browser you have plenty of options, you can go for Firefox, Opera, IE 8. If you have the internet connectivity you may go for online download from authentic sites. General steps can be followed as:
STEP 1. Download and save the startup program to a desired location.
STEP 2. Run the setup file and proceed on following the prompts.
STEP 3. Accept the agreement and enter the suitable key words.
STEP 4. Click on “Finish.” Restart your system.
Communication has been revised well with the latest email clients. Programs like email client can be installed internally from the web browser.IE 8 have been designed to automatically launch your default email client.
However, if you have the ambition to install a different email client on your computer, you can change your default client in the browser's Internet Options menu. Proceed as follow:
STEP 1. Explore the Internet Explorer.
STEP 2. Navigate on to the "Tools" menu and select "Internet Options."
STEP 3. Select the "Programs" tab.
STEP 4. Click the button "Set Programs." Select "Set Your Default Programs" from the window that appears.
STEP 5. Select your email client from the list of programs on the left side of the screen. Next, click "Choose defaults for this program."
STEP 6. Check the box next to "Mailto" and click "Save."
Hence, you have got your preferred email client installed on your computer. Hope, that the above computer install article would be useful for you.

Computer optimization

2010-01-05T02:36:00.000-08:00

Computer optimization can be understood as the vital tonic to boost up the system. It has become the major area of concern for the users. Many computer tech support firms are making campaign for computer optimization. They are making use of troubleshooting techniques and implantation of third party software to resolve the issue.
I will concentrate this blog to resolve some general issues. Unfortunately you may face issues where your screen freezes and programs stop responding. Even you are unable to close the windows of some application. This is the disgusting situation. The reason behind could be scarcity of RAM, infection of virus or fault in windows registry.
Notice the time of the freezing, in majority of the cases your system will be able to restore the normal condition by default without any attempt. But if the things are not in favor bring out the Task Manager utility with simple keyboard activity: Press the ‘Alt’, ‘Ctrl’ and ‘Del’ buttons all at the same time. You would land to a Window format, now scroll down the program which is causing the error and choose to end the program. Now, again you can start the program and get the normalcy.
Note: Lower value of RAM is the prime reason behind hence to avoid regular repetition you may upgrade the RAM.
However, you may not be lucky every time. If the concern is not addressed with the Task Manager then the root cause may be virus infection or corruption of Windows registry.
If you don’t have any compatible anti-virus, than opt for the best one available in the market. Some trusted names includes, McAfee, Bitdefender, Kaspersky and so on. Before making download, make sure that they are compatible to your windows platform. The role of the anti-virus program is to scan and remove any virus, spyware, malware, keyloggers, rootkits and so on and do the computer optimization.

Many independent software are available for computer optimization which can fix, Error messages, slow performance, slow internet browsing and many more within few minutes. Some of the best are RegCure PC optimizer, XoftspySE.

Want security for Windows 7?

2009-12-10T04:26:00.000-08:00

Older versions of security solution are not likely to work on Windows 7, hence you are required to install new editions of security solutions. Most of the big-name developers, such as Symantec and McAfee, have introduced their subscription-based products. Microsoft claims that Security Essentials isn't designed to replace full-strength suites. MSE does not have many features those products have such as e-mail scanning and a software firewall.

Other free security programs give real competition to MSE, led by the wildly popular AVG Free. Now AVG has launched a new version, AVG Free 9.0, for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000. Like its predecessors, it is certified for use on only one consumer computer - it's not to be used on a PC on a net-work. It is given that 80 million people use AVG Free which is perhaps the most violated software. AVG 9.0 has enhanced performance and has less effect on system resources. It has several security features than Microsoft's product lacks, including an e-mail scanner and a module that checks links on Web sites to ensure that they're safe.

The much-improved LinkScanner, however, only works in Internet Explorer or Firefox. Earlier editions of the LinkScanner had users racing to turn it off because it lessens Web surfing. But this emphasis is lightning-fast. When a search engine is used by you, the scanner checks the resulting links and, if they're deemed safe, places a green icon next to each result. But If the scanner suspects something malicious, along with details, it will show that with more emphasized orange and red icons. This program has a good reputation for obstructing viruses and spyware. AVG is the most popular anti-virus software, and not only does it work just perfectly under Windows 7, but it’s on the list of a small number of software packages that are officially compatible as per Microsoft.

AVG’s latest version has the following enhanced features:

Protection against viruses, worms and Trojans.
Protection against spyware, adware and identity-theft.
Protection against hidden threats that deliver malicious content.
Catches e-mail threats including phishing, fraud and spam.
Stops hackers and viruses spread over the Internet.
Screens your downloads for malicious content.
Real-time protection from poisoned web pages.
Web Shield- lets you download and exchange files without risking virus infections.
E-mail Scanner-keeps you safe from dangerous attachments and links in your e-mail.
Superior Phishing Protection- Checks to make sure web pages really are what they appear to be.

Follow these easy steps to install AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 on Windows 7 operating system:

STEP 1: After the successful installation of Windows 7 operating system on your old or new PC, download the latest version of AVG Anti-virus. Or, insert the AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 CD into CD-ROM.

STEP 2: Start the installation wizard on a Windows 7 computer.

STEP 3: Follow the installation wizard to install the new AVG 9.0

STEP 4: Enter your license number when you are asked. If you do not have your license key, click here to request another one from AVG.

STEP 5: Finish the installation wizard and restart your computer.

Tech Support Outsourcing

2009-12-03T23:03:00.000-08:00

With the rapid expansion and advancement of technology in recent times, the need for good tech support services is on the rise. With new technologies breaking new grounds, there is the need to address the complex issues and problems related with them. While a lot of companies have internal tech support personnel in their companies to look into the problems, there are still a lot of organizations who take tech support from various BPOs or tech support services to address their issues.

There is a growing requirement for companies who specialize in providing tech support services. These services are often known as MSP's (Managed Service Providers). In the case of businesses having the need to provide technical support, outsourcing is the best option for them to provide with the ability to maintain a high availability of service. This is a result of the of high flow in call volumes during the day. There are a lot of businesses who are constantly in need of technical support assets, when they start outsourcing their needs then it becomes much easier for them to let their employees concentrate on their prime objective at work. In this way by outsourcing the work to tech support specialists, the company gets more productivity from it's own employees. They can also make use of specialized personnel whose technical experience can surpass the scope of the business, in this way giving out a higher level of technical support to the company's own internal workers.

Tech support is distributed and classfied into tiers as well. This is done keeping in mind the need to serve businesses better. How much or how importantly a business needs to organize tech support services in their companies depends on their ability to serve their customers. The multi-tier support has been created to get the maximum out of the best service support available in the market.

Avast! Home Edition antivirus support software

2009-12-02T23:16:00.000-08:00

Avast offers free antivirus support software with spyware protection in it's Home edition. It is also the best antivirus support software available this time around and is a hot pick with users and customers alike. The Avast! Home Edition, however, has been created specifically for non-commercial & home use. The edition is specifically targeted for these users and if a user does not fit into the bill and wants something more elaborate and secure, than there are a host of other variations available from Avast! in it's range of antivirus support software.

The other products cater to other security issues like higher data security, and this are enabled in it's other versions like the Avast! Professional version for businesses and enterprises. The free Avast! antivirus support software in the Home edition comprises a lot of security features. It includes the anti-spyware shield and also an anti-rootkit detection which has been built by taking into the designs and software of the latest technologies available in the market this time around.

It is also a simple tool to use and it provides daily updates on your computer which are automated to give a user endless protection from malware and spyware as well. There is no need to make any additional purchases with it, and once the anti virus support software has been enabled in your computer, there is no need for worry as the product will take care of everything.

It is one of the most reliable products available and has been trusted by users worldwide. The Avast! Antivirus support software supports all the versions of Windows from Windows 95 to Vista and now, the new Windows 7.

It performs a lot better than any anti-malware product and it does not matter in which system you have deployed the anti virus support software from Avasti!, it has everything under it's control.

Creating an email account in Outlook Express

2009-11-30T04:24:00.000-08:00

Outlook Express is one of the better email clients that are available to the user, and it is a product of Microsoft. To have an email account in Outlook Express is easy. It serves the same purpose like all email clients, to send and receive emails. Creating a personal or a business email account in Outlook Express is not a tough task. One needs to keep these steps in mind.

One will need to create an email account. For this purpose even an old email account will do. Go to Start and choose Outlook Express from All Programs and select Accounts. Now choose the "Mail" tab in the Internet Accounts window. Follow this step up by clicking on Add and then click Mail from the side menu.

Next up, the user will now have to undertake a bigger task of entering a lot of personal information in order to create his email account in Outlook Express. Enter name in the Internet Connection wizard, email the one that the user wishes to use and also the sever information (contact ISP for information if unsure). Simply click on Next after the aforementioned steps have been completed.

Finally, enter the email account name and password in the next window that pops-up. This window can be accessed through the ISP or the control panel. Click Next for the final time and then on Finish. The Outlook Express email account has been set up and is now ready to use to make things a lot simpler for you in terms of communicating and keeping in touch with family, friends or workmates.

Highly rated anti-spyware support

2009-11-26T22:58:00.000-08:00

Most spyware can be generally harmless, but in the worst cases it is capable of gathering all your private details like bank account numbers etc. which can enable crooks to steal your money and identity. Although, the antispware support software designed was meant to gather information about the user, it can also have adverse effects. Therefore, it is necessary to install an anti-spyware support and shield yourself from such heinous acts that could be set on you. Its an easy and simply process to install the software in your system, and wouldn't cost you a penny either.
The most highly rated anti-spyware support that can be downloaded freely are Avast! Ad-Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy. Once the program is downloaded, one would be able to see an installer on your desktop or in your designated downloads folder. Double-click on the icon and confirm to install the software. Next, make sure that you follow the steps on the screen, confirming that you agree to the terms and conditions.
The system will do the rest. Finally, keep in mind Run the anti-spyware support software once a week to keep your computer clean. Do it on a weekly basis, at regular intervals, and all problems related to spyware will be a thing of the past.

Microsoft Office 2007 Features

2009-11-25T23:18:00.000-08:00

Microsoft has had a loyal fan following ever since it launched its suite of applications through Microsoft Office to allow users to simplify their tasks and make life a lot easier. The Microsoft Office 2007 does not disappoint and have been totally revamped and structured to meet the immediate needs of users. It has been targeted at user interface hoping that users can fully utilize the complete range of applications it provides for.
The features incorporated in Microsoft Office 2007 have been discussed below:-
The Ribbon
The Ribbon replaces the age-old menus and toolbars in Microsoft Office 2007. It has been devised to command organized information into a set of tabs. The tabs reveal the most appropriate commands for each task area.
The Microsoft Office Button
The UI in Microsoft Office patches the abilities of the Office system into one entry point, which is the Microsoft Office Button allowing users to access features and giving a free hand to Ribbon to concentrate on creating documents.
Contextual Tabs
The Contextual Tabs in Microsoft Office 2007 do not pop-up at its own will and do so only when needed. This makes it a lot simpler to find and enable the relevant commands required for the work at hand.
Galleries
While a user works on a document, spreadsheet, presentation, or Access database; the Galleries option gives the user a list of lucid details to choose from. In this way many operations are simplified.
Live Preview
Live Preview in Microsoft Office 2007 displays the details when a there is a change in the format or in editing. It saves a user a lot of time and effort.
Mini Toolbar
This feature in the Microsoft Office 2007 comes up on the screen when a user selects a text. Its purpose is to give an easier access to used formatting commands.
Themes and Quick Styles
Finally, the Themes and Quick Styles feature in Microsoft Office 2007 allows a user to define the various effects on a document like fonts, color, and graphics. Anything that can be inserted into a document is styled by this feature.

Operating Systems Guide

2009-11-25T04:06:00.000-08:00

An Operating System is the pivotal component in the functioning of a computer. It is basically a software program which plays the key role in communicating and operating between the computer hardware and computer software. A computer is actually invalid without an operating system. That is the extent of influence it has on a computer. With the rapid progress and advancement of computers, the operating systems have also been quick to respond to the change by regularly coming up with new operating systems to meet the standards.
The different types of Operating Systems along with a few examples have been listed below with each classified into categories. The operating systems will overlap and will fall into more than one.
GUI(Graphical User Interface) -- A GUI Operating System includes graphics and icons and is usually navigated by using a computer mouse. System 7.x, Windows 98, Windows CE are some examples of GUI Operating Systems.
Multi-user -- A multi-user operating system gives the option to multiple users to use the same computer at the same time. Linux, Unix and Windows 200 are examples of MU.
Multiprocessing -- An operating system which can support and use more than one computer processor. Linux, Unix and Windows 200 are examples of Multiprocessors as well.
Multitasking -- An operating system which can allow multiple software processes to run at the same time like Unix and Windows 2000.
Multithreading -- Operating systems capable of allowing different parts of a software program to run concurrently. Linux, Unix and Windows 2000 again are examples of such.

follow the steps for Upgrading an Operating System

2009-11-24T02:50:00.000-08:00

Upgrading an Operating System is not much of a task but one should always remember to make a back-up of all data before initializing the installtion process to be on the safer side. This will save a lot of careless blunders playing spoilsport to the operating system upgrade party. For starters, the upgradation process starts automatically by itself once the ‘Upgrade CD’ has been inserted into the CDROM. The next step is to choose ‘Upgrade’ option and not the ‘Fresh Install’ when prompted. There will be a prompt to upgrade and it will also ask which ‘File System’ to choose from. At this point, remember that using the same file system is always a safer option instead of taking the option of a new file system. This is the most valid way for upgrading an operating system.
The upgrade process does not take too long and after the operating system has been completed, the first thing to do should be to do a quick check on all the applications and see if they work. Reinstall them if they fail to respond or work. Any other complications with it can be resolved by checking up on the operating system vendor's website. One should also do a quick check on the hardware devices and figure out if they function properly. In the event of any hardware device failing to function after the upgrade on the operating system, then immediately the right driver should be deployed for the hardware. This support is also available on the manufacturer's website. A user can always get back to it for further reference.

Windows 7: Security in Windows 7

2009-11-23T03:32:00.000-08:00

Windows 7 users got a nice surprise on Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 when Microsoft released its first set of security patches since unveiling Windows 7 last month. It will focus on the Windows 7 security outfit.
When Microsoft launched Windows 7, it was billed as the company's best secure release ever -- the result of a nine-year "Trustworthy Computing" effort to shore up a product line that had been riddled with major security holes.
But does stress-tested windows 7 how to software really matter to Microsoft's customers, seemingly besieged by more online attacks than ever before? Microsoft had years to improve Windows XP, but the Conficker worm, which began spreading last year, has till date infected more than 7 million Windows machines. And for every Windows bug that gets squashed, hackers seem to get new problems in the software that runs on top of latest Windows7-- Flash Player, QuickTime and Java.
No doubt Windows 7 is definitely by far the most secure operating system, said Dave Aitel, chief technology officer with Immunity, a security company that spends a lot of time finding the latest software bugs. But the question that everybody is asking right now is will it be sufficient?
The man behind Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing initiative, Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie, says the industry still needs to improve.
This is Microsoft's conundrum. Windows may be safer, but cyber-criminals still have plenty of other places to attack. And when you can target hundreds of millions of customers with a single attack, why change the game plan? So most of the worst attacks today still target PCs running Windows, whether the OS itself is safe or not.
Consider spear-phishing. Attackers are so efficient at sending these highly customized e-mail messages, complete with malicious attachments, that the underlying security of Windows 7 is almost irrelevant.
According to Alan Paller, director of research for the SANS Institute, a security training company, the problem with the targeted attacks is that there's so much money that they can actually trump the security. Hence the governments and large industrial crime groups have to spend huge amount of money to trump any of the defenses.
In a report released last month for a congressional advisory panel, Northrop Grumman analysts detailed exactly how this happens. Looking at known attacks, the report found that targets are carefully selected, and then sent very believable e-mails with maliciously encoded attachments that exploit bugs in a product such as Adobe Reader -- something that's outside of Microsoft's control. The victim opens the .pdf and suddenly attackers have a foothold on the network.
Microsoft has taken initiation step in this direction with its Windows CardSpace identity management software. This will make people to check any fraud while online dealing.

Overview of BitLocker with Windows 7

2009-11-20T04:24:00.000-08:00

Microsoft has offers BitLocker To Go with Windows 7. Bitlocker To Go extends BitLocker drive encryption to USB storage devices, enabling them to be restricted with a password. Many people have been asking for this feature since Windows XP when USB storage devices began to become more popular. In addition to having control over password length and complexity, IT administrators can make a policy that requires users to apply BitLocker protection to removable drives before being able to write to them.

BitLocker To Go also enables users to more securely communicate data with users who have not yet deployed Windows 7. Microsoft currently allows Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1 users to read BitLocker To Go devices using the password. If you connect a bitlocker enabled USB storage device into Windows 2000 or Windows XP SP2 you will simply see the device as a non-formatted device and will be unable to read the data.

BitLocker protection can be used for fixed or removable storage drives. A fixed drive is a device that is permanently fixed and cannot remove frequently from the computer. There are data drives SCSI and ATA are example of fixed storage device. Removable data drives can be removed without rebooting the system. USB drives and memory cards are examples of removable data drives. BitLocket uses encryption keys that are derived from the operating environment. These keys can be a password or smart card.
BitLocker was came with Windows Vista (the previous Operating system of Windows) but it was not much liked by users because of its complicated procedure to use, while Windows 7 BitLocker is quite easy and straight-forward. It provides a covering security to the users' files. It can be used not only to protect files on computer disks but also to secure data by encrypting files on removable devices like SD Cards, Pen drives, etc; so in case of theft or lost, your data is not in the hands of strangers.

You can encrypt your files using BitLocker within minutes. Open My Computer and Right-click on the drive that you want to encrypt. Select Turn on BitLocker. Once BitLocker has initialized the flash drive, you will be prompted to enter a password. This password will be required later in order to unlock the drive. You also have a choice set up a Smartcard.

After that you will need to store the recovery key which can be used in the event of forgetting your password or losing your smartcard. In case, you store it as a file, ensure that you do not save it on the drive you are encrypting.
You will get a confirmation message after which your system will be ready to start encrypting the drive. You simply need to click the Start Encrypting button. Progress screen will be displayed on screen till the process goes on.

Although Microsoft has truly enhanced BitLocker, the main problem with this security application is its restricted reach. BitLocker is only included in two out of the six Windows 7 versions. Only those two versions will be able to encrypt drives and portable devices, although decryption can be done in any of the edition. Overall, it is a very helpful application that will benefit thousands of users.
Note: With a BitLocker encrypted drive you will only be able to read and copy files on a non Windows 7 system. If you need to add files or change them you will need to use a Windows 7 .

Windows 7 Registry Cleaner - Which is the Best?

2009-10-12T03:32:00.000-07:00

With Windows 7 being so new (it's not even officially released yet), it's important that you get a registry cleaner which actually works on it, and works well. Although there are a lot of cleaners on the market, not many are actually able to clean Windows 7 Registry very well at all. Luckily, we've tested all the most popular registry cleaners on the market and gave found one which works incredibly well on this new operating system.

It's amazing how there are so many registry cleaners on the market, because they have all been designed to one job - to clean out a part of your system called the "registry". This is a big part of Windows which stores all sorts of settings and information about your computer, including such things as your latest emails and your Internet history.... but is also one of the biggest causes of problems on your computer.
Unfortunately, the registry is one of the most vulnerable parts of your computer, storing all sorts of crucial information about your system. Because all this information is crucial in helping Windows operate, 100's of registry files are being opened each time you use your PC. This is okay, but it also means that so many registry files are opened at once that your computer easily gets confused, leading it to save many of them in the wrong way. This causes the files to become corrupt and damaged, making your computer run slower and with errors, as it tries to decipher them all.
This problem has been a big issue for Windows since the registry's introduction in Windows '98. Even in Windows 7, your computer is still at risk of running slowly and with a lot of errors because of a registry database which is cluttered with files that take a long time to be processed. Luckily, you can fix this by using a registry cleaner which scans through the entire registry database and fixes any of the corrupt files that are in there.

Registry cleaners work to fix the registry and remove all the damaged files that it has inside it. However, because Windows 7 is such a new and advanced operating system, many of the older or less powerful registry tools are not able to fix all the new problems that Windows 7 can develop. This is a big problem because it means that if you use a registry cleaner which doesn't clean your PC well, it will actually cause a lot more problems than what you're trying to fix.

Having tested all the most popular registry cleaners, we've found a few which work okay on Windows 7. These cleaners are typically designed by professional companies, who spend a lot of time developing their software to be as advanced and effective as possible. From this handful of cleaners, we've found a tool called "RegAce" works very well on Windows 7. RegAce is one of the latest registry cleaners to be released, having been launched in 2009. Even though it's one of the newest cleaners on the Internet, it's actually one of the most popular, with 100's of downloads a day.

How to Get Rid of "Personal Antivirus" the Easy Way

2009-09-24T03:23:00.000-07:00

Frustrated by fake scans and security alerts? Finding a way to fool proof to finally get rid of Antivirus Personal forever? Unfortunately, most people spend several days or more trying to eliminate this dangerous and unpleasant Rogue spyware from your computer until you finally realize that there is an easy way to do that he had not really considered until his frustrations mounted.

What is Personal Antivirus?

Personal Antivirus is rogue spyware that downloads and installs on your computer without your knowledge or consent. Once installed constantly interrupt his activities with fake security scans and spyware popup alerts.

All this is designed to scare you into buying the full version, which remains spyware and will do nothing more than to continue to drive exploration and false alerts, and to record keystrokes and web browsing trends and send that outside a remote server hosted by the cyber thieves can sift through data to try to gain access to their credit cards, banking information, and ultimately its identity.

It is very dangerous spy and should be deleted from your computer as soon as possible!

How to Get Rid of Antivirus Easy Way Staff

Due to the fact that he writes many files at random by the computer and the computer's registry, manual removal is almost impossible and the basic tools for spyware removal are often unable to detect and completely remove the rogue.

To completely eliminate personal Antivirus from your computer, you will have to lay hands on a top of the line advanced spyware remover updating its database of spyware detection regularly in order to be able to find and get rid of random files.

Getting their hands on an advanced removal tool require a small investment, however, that the investment is easily justified by the fact that advanced tools also contain agents robust real-time protection that will be able to stop future threats to our computer - which means he won not have to deal with other rogue spyware infection or other infection for the case anymore.

Furthermore, because of rogues look like personal antivirus personal register and put their financial assets and accounts at risk, having advanced software spyware removal software with real time protection running on your computer has become a necessity.

The conclusion is that if you are looking to get rid of Antivirus Personal for good, it would be better served to lose no time in manual extraction methods or mediocre spyware removers and get yourself a top shelf advanced tool that will keep your computer spyware free for the coming years.

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Firewall Support Services

2009-09-21T04:32:00.000-07:00

Due to increasing security concerns in the environment of computer science, computer enthusiast cannot ignore the importance of having a firewall protected system. The basic function of firewall protection is to prevent unauthorized access, since it functions as an antivirus, antispyware to a network to a network.

A network may include local area network, wide area network and the Internet or may simply be an Internet service provider (ISP) trying to prevent unacceptable access to the files. Users who are running a firewall or sophisticated products must be thoroughly familiar with the basics of Windows Firewall support and how to use it.

However, it can come through some common problems when using Windows Firewall. These errors usually include the inability of trouble configuring firewall access to games, or other Web server. So annoying issues can be resolved only with the help of trained technicians with extensive knowledge of the computer.

Apart from the common problems with Windows Firewall, also computer savvy can make the installation and configuration of your computer security products made. Some consumers underestimate the importance of configuring a firewall product. However, it is important to access the Web. Sometimes you may need to change the configuration of your environment to enjoy your audio applications correctly. A well configured Windows Firewall is necessary for all companies regardless of small or large.

The growing need for technical solutions is responsible for the current fashion on the compatibility of Windows Firewall. Computer users are committed to providing these services have a variety of resources to solve the firewall errors, design and implementation of a structure as a perfect firewall for your personal and business requirements.

Windows Firewall has great importance for companies and serves as the core of a computing environment safe and reliable network. The application not only holds off hackers from reaching your important data, but also useful for protection against internal and external threats.

The technicians working with computer support companies are trained in the latest security technologies to address existing problems and threats regularly. The biggest advantage of the subscription with the technical support providers for their services 24x7 to help keep your network secure at all times.

Microsoft Windows Users and iYogi Predict a Surge in Tech Support for Windows 7 Upgrades

2009-09-17T02:59:00.000-07:00

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 16, 2009 -- iYogi, the on-demand tech services company with a unique global delivery model, announced today the results of a consumer poll regarding support concerns and predictions for the upcoming launch of the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Based on responses from more than 1,000 Windows XP and Windows Vista users, 52 percent think that moving to a new operating system and moving their data is a hassle, suggesting some real frustrations on the near horizon. Nearly half (47 percent) think upgrading to Microsoft Windows 7 may require a call to technical support - potentially causing a huge backlog of support needs, as up to 40 million copies of Windows 7 are expected to be sold in 2009, according to IDC.

"We predict that more than 40 percent of XP users will generate support calls and inquiries globally this year and even more in 2010 as mass adoption kicks in and people face the prospect of dealing with an entirely new interface," said Vishal Dhar, President Marketing & Co-founder of iYogi. "We estimate twice as many support calls for current Windows XP users than Windows Vista users, since Microsoft Windows XP users will require a 'clean' install including migrating applications, settings and drivers--a potentially arduous, time-intensive task."

We predict that more than 40 percent of XP users will generate support calls and inquiries globally this year and even more in 2010 as mass adoption kicks in and people face the prospect of dealing with an entirely new interface

Additional survey findings reveal:

* 58 percent of users think they will or may upgrade to Windows 7, an encouraging number considering some of the backlash surrounding Vista

* Only 39 percent of users are aware that Windows 7 is launching soon, suggesting an increased flurry of help questions in the coming months as more people become aware of the upgrade options

iYogi has more has more than 90,000 annual subscribers and provides thousands of single incident sessions every day on a 24/7 basis. Its Global Delivery Platform delivers on the highest customer satisfaction benchmarks in the industry and gets smarter with every customer interaction, building a powerful knowledge base that provides unique customer insights on predictive needs to tech support.

ABOUT IYOGI
iYogi is a global on-demand services company that provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. iYogi's unique model, including proprietary technology iMantra and highly qualified technicians, is designed to eliminate computer-related stress and keep millions of digitally dependent consumers and small businesses always protected and productive. Only iYogi -- with its proven global expertise delivery model, intelligent customer insight systems, easy-to-use self-help tools and automated PC optimization and computer support services - offers users a simple yet comprehensive path to digital serenity. iYogi has perfected the remote technical support model to overcome the current limitations of in-store, on-site, or call center services to become the fastest growing provider of support in the industry. Major resellers and technology companies are increasingly turning to iYogi to improve customer satisfaction, reduce return rates, and deliver a compelling new-value added offering to customers. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: www.iyogi.net.

Five sign firewall deal

2009-09-14T04:37:00.000-07:00

This blog provides firewall support tips to protect your PC. A tiny start-up of Israel has signed five major providers of Internet firewall to help keep hostile Java applets wreaking havoc on their networks.

Finjan Software, which opened offices in the U.S. in Silicon Valley this week announced deals to integrate its technology to block malicious applets SurfinGate with Check Point Software Technologies (CHKPF) FireWall-1, Raptor Systems (RAPT) Eagle firewall, Trusted Information Systems (TISX) Gauntlet firewall, Canadian company Milkyway Networks Black Hole Firewall, and Network-1 Software and Technology Fire Wall / Plus.

In addition, Finjan intends to work with Digital Equipment (DEC) to integrate Finjan applet scanning technology in their firewalls AltaVista and VeriSign to incorporate their digital IDs SurfinGate.

"We believe the content is examining how to protect users from hostile applets. We're like a 24-hour guard and alarm system, "Lior Arussy, vice president of Finjan's sales and marketing, told CNET." These partnerships are part of our intention to use our technology as the de facto standard in Java security. "

"Finjan provides an additional layer of security for Java applications that can be integrated into a security policy of the company using the API to our security platform," said Check Point spokeswoman Emily Cohen told CNET.

Finjan individual SURFINSHIELD SurfinGate and networking products combines a database of known hostile Java applets, which blocks the downloading to a hard drive of your PC or network, and scanning every input applet to determine if hostile. Finjan is seeking a patent on its technology, which he describes as an "enterprise level firewall.

How to Protect Your Self to Computer Viruses

2009-09-03T03:19:00.000-07:00

Viruses are among one of the most common problems with operating systems and software today. Virus is a type of software that "infects" a computer. Viruses can be a simple prank--an annoying pop-up message or blue screen, for instance--but too often a virus is a malicious attempt to outright destroy data and programs. Viruses can not only threaten your privacy, they can reduce your computer's performance and even disable your computer. To protect your PC from virus attack you have to install antivirus software and update on regularly.

There are several different types of viruses, but they all have a common threat that you should remember: Viruses aren't actually attached to data; they must be run in some form to infect a pc or its data. Viruses can infect and destroy immediately, or can get triggered on a specific date. They can affect single desktops, or spread to entire networks, servers and websites.

Infected disks, Network sharing, Internet, web downloads, and e-mail attachments are the most common ways for viruses to enter your computer system..

Here are some signs that your system might be infected:

If your computer runs consistently more slowly than normal.
If your computer Stops responding or locks up often.
Restarts on its won and then fails to run normally.
Applications don't work properly
If you see unusual error messages.
If you see distorted menus and dialog boxes.
Strange behavior with you email program.

These are common signs of computer infection. Now here are some ways to protect yourself from computer viruses:

First, use a high quality anti-virus program. There are many different anti_virus computer programs in the market some of them are better than others. You can take guidance some technical support person or go through computer magazines or websites for ratings to help you find the one that matches your need.

Secondly, make sure your anti-virus software is always turned on and scanning incoming and outgoing email messages, or any software program that runs on your computer system.

Thirdly, keep your ant-virus up to date regularly, whenever updates are available.

Fourth, When you use CD or USB drives, first scan your whole disk before use.

Five, Be aware of email attachments. Treat any email attachment as potentially dangerous. Never open attachments from people you weren't expecting. Also be careful of attachments from people you know but weren't expecting. Many computer viruses replicate themselves by reading the contacts from an infected computer.

Foremost always use genuine software and application program. Use the above tips by yourselves easily. If you are a home user and do not know enough about the computer and antivius software than you can opt to take technical support from third party IT support companies. There are many companies in this support domain and are among one of the best and easy way to protect you computer.

Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?Top-Five-Steps-to-Protect-Yourself-From-Computer-Viruses&id=2467483

How to Remove Spyware Quake 2

2009-08-27T00:36:00.000-07:00

Spyware Quake 2 is a malware program that masquerades as a valid anti-spyware program. It will display fake warning messages on your computer in an attempt to trick you into purchasing the full version of Spyware Quake 2. If you do purchase the full version, Spyware Quake will download additional spyware and malware to your computer. Spyware Quake 2 normally infects your computer via another Trojan horse virus that will download the malware to your computer. Use of a specialized tool is recommended for automatic spyware removal of Spyware Quake 2.

Follow the Steps

Download the Malware Bytles Anti-Malware removal tool listed in the Resources section below to your computer.

Double-click the "roguefix.bat" file that is saved on your desktop. It will walk you through the steps of resetting your Windows wallpaper, if it has been changed, as well as your default homepage for Internet Explorer.

Press the "Enter" key to continue with a full scan and removal of Spyware Quake 2 from your computer.

Reboot your computer after the anti-malware tool has completed the removal of Spyware Quake 2 from your computer.

How to Lock Your Hosts File

2009-08-24T04:48:00.000-07:00

This post provide tips if Have Spybot Search and Destroy keep your hosts file locked from accidental modification. This protect your computer to unwanted programe and help to virus protection and spyware protection.

The Hosts file normally acts as a network-translation mechanism so that you can access certain network resources without having to go through DNS (domain name services). However, in many situations, spyware and adware modify this file so that web browser requests to sites such as PayPal, Amazon, or eBay go to other sites instead. You can help protect your hosts file from modification by having Spyware Search and Destroy write-protect it.

1. Click "Mode", selecting "Advanced Mode".
2. Click "Tools" in the left pane.
3. Click "IE tweaks" in the right pane.
4. Check "Lock Hosts file read-only as protection against hijackers".

Note that even with this tip it is still possible for some spyware and adware to unlock the hosts file for modification.

How to Schedule a Spyware Scan

2009-08-18T04:27:00.000-07:00

Schedule automatic malware scans with McAfee AntiSpyware. Scan every day, whenever there is idle computing time, once a month, or choose other option to remove spyware at schedual time

By default, McAfee AntiSpyware will perform a spyware scan every Friday at 9 pm if your computer happens to be on. If you wish to perform an automatic scan more or less often, or at a different time, do the following:

1. From McAfee AntiSpyware, click the hyperlinked text next to "Next scheduled scan".

2. A "McAfee AntiSpyware Properties" dialog box will appear. You can select several options:

* Perform a scan daily, weekly, monthly, once. You can scan at system startup, at logon, or whenever the system is idle.

Depending on the above selection, you can choose:

How many days to wait between scans, and at what time to perform the scan
Between how many weeks should scans be performed, and at what day(s) and time
What day of the month to perform a scan
What day and time to perform a "once" scan
How long the system should be idle to perform a scan

3. Click the "Advanced" button, if applicable, for even more options.

4. If desired, you can create multiple schedules. This way, for example, you can perform spyware scans when the system has been idle for 2 hours, and on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

Click the "Show multiple schedules" checkbox. A new pull-down will appear at the top of the dialog box from which you can select the schedule to edit or remove. Click the "New" button to add a different schedule.

5. When you have made your selection, click "OK" to close the dialog box.

Toggle Access to Control Panel

2009-08-12T03:41:00.000-07:00

If you need to disable access to the Windows XP Control Panel or restore disabled Control Panel access, perform this tip.

If you are configuring a Windows XP computer for new users or for public use, you may wish to disable access to the entire Control Panel so people cannot accidentally change settings that may cause problems such as making the screen unreadable, disabling devices, and disabling security features such as the Windows Firewall.

Conversely, you may be the victim of a spyware or other malware attack, or system files may have gotten corrupted, preventing access to the Control Panel. You may not even see a Control Panel option from the "Start" menu. This Registry tweak may solve your problem. This post contain manual steps to protect your computer and remove spyware

Trying to access a Control Panel applet that has been disabled

If your system is centrally managed via Group Policy Management, this tweak may have no effect.

Editing the Windows Registry may cause damage to your machine.

Follow the Steps

1. Open the Windows Registry Editor (Click "Start" - "Run" - "regedit.exe").

2. Navigate to the following key:

My Computer \ HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer

3. To prevent Control Panel access (you will not even be able to run .CPL files manually), create a new DWORD value named NoControlPanel with a value of 1.

To re-enable Control Panel access, delete the NoControlPanel value.

Especially when re-enabling disabled Control Panel access, you may have to logoff and back on or restart the machine for the change to take effect.

4. Close the Registry Editor.

How to Set up Parental Controls

2009-07-30T00:41:00.000-07:00

This post provide steps to setup Parental Controls for Windows 7 security, this is useful feature for computer security.

If your computer is connected to a domain, Parental Controls aren't available.

You can use Parental Controls to help manage how your children use the computer. For example, you can set limits on the hours that your children can use the computer, the games they can play, and the programs they can run.

When Parental Controls blocks access to a game or program, a notification is displayed that the program has been blocked. Your child can click a link in the notification to request permission for access to that game or program. You can allow access by entering your account information.

To set up Parental Controls for your child, you'll need your own administrator user account. Before you get started, make sure each child that you want to set up Parental Controls for has a standard user account. Parental Controls can be applied only to standard user accounts.

In addition to the controls that Windows provides, you can install additional controls, such as web filtering and activity reporting, from a separate service provider

To turn on Parental Controls for a standard user account

1. Open Parental Controls by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, and then, under User Accounts and Family Safety, clicking Set up parental controls for any user.‌ ‌ Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
2.Click the standard user account that you want to set Parental Controls for. If the standard user account isn't set up yet, click Create a new user account to set up a new account.
3.Under Parental Controls, click On, enforce current settings.
4.Once you've turned on Parental Controls for your child's standard user account, you can adjust the following individual settings that you want to control:

Time limits. You can set time limits to control when children are allowed to log on to the computer. Time limits prevent children from logging on during the specified hours. You can set different logon hours for every day of the week. If they're logged on when their allotted time ends, they'll be automatically logged off. For more information, see Control when children can use the computer.

Games. You can control access to games, choose an age-rating level, choose the types of content you want to block, and decide whether you want to allow or block unrated or specific games. For more information, see Specify which games children can play.

McAfee to Offer Security-as-a-Service

2009-07-26T21:52:00.000-07:00

To make it easy for customers to maximize the value of its solutions and help them save money through Security-as-a-service (SaaS), McAfee has outlined details of its SaaS strategy. McAfee's Saas model is designed to provide consumers, SMBs and large enterprises with a comprehensive set of security products delivered as a service in the cloud. With SaaS delivery options, McAfee customers can save costs up to 50 percent on average.

By integrating with McAfee's real-time, cloud-based global threat intelligence, McAfee Security SaaS products provides increased visibility into both external and internal threats and vulnerabilities. The complete McAfee Security SaaS portfolio leverages McAfee's large install base and impressive threat intelligence capabilities.

McAfee's SaaS portfolio delivers endpoint protection, Web protection, email protection and vulnerability assessments as a service, linked to global threat intelligence from Artemis, TrustedSource and SiteAdvisor. McAfee's combined intelligence capabilities guards users against today's most advanced threats, including insidious Web-borne malware, morphing viruses, targeted phishing attacks and more. The intelligence system works by accumulating data from millions of sensors, creating a real-time profile of all suspicious activity and content, and then watching for deviations based upon expected behavior.

The McAfee security SaaS portfolio includes:

McAfee Total Protection Service: This integrated solution protects desktops, servers, and email; blocks viruses, spyware, spam, phishing, and hacker attacks; and allows customers to surf the Internet safely with SiteAdvisor technology.

McAfee Total Protection Service Extended: This solution dds the capability to Total Protection Service to automatically protect customers' email from threats like spam, phishing and viruses.

McAfee Web Protection Service: This offering is based completely in the cloud. It provides URL filtering to protect customers from malware and other web-borne threats and utilizes McAfee TrustedSource software to enforce security policies in real time.

McAfee Vulnerability Assessment: This offers real time validation against industry standards including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Additionally, McAfee SECURE Trustmark appears on more than 80 thousand websites worldwide, with more than 80 billion impressions.

source: http://www.enterpriser.in/India/Know_It/McAfee_to_Offer_Security-as-a-Service/551-104671-450.html

Features and Functions Your Anti Virus Software Should Have

2009-07-21T04:22:00.000-07:00

With up to 100 new malware threats existence unconcealed per day, antivirus software is, for many home computer users, the primary method for protecting their computer from threats.

Many computers come with some sort of antivirus software, often a trial version, installed. Unfortunately, many users fail to properly configure the antivirus software or keep it up to date, and many haw let the antivirus software expire without even realizing their computer is no longer protected against current malware threats.

This post provides a listing of some of the key features or functions that are commonly found in antivirus software. Becoming familiar with these cost and their uses will help you intend the most out of your existing antivirus software program, or help you find for new antivirus software.

Realtime Scanner: The antivirus software realtime scanner monitors network data as it is coming into the computer to intercept any malware as it enters your system.

On-access Scanner: The on-access scanner does what its name implies- it scans files as they are opened or accessed to detect any malware

On-Demand Scanner:The on-demand scanner provides the ability to perform a custom scan of a file, folder or drive initiated by the user.

Heuristic Scanner: Antivirus software typically has a heuristic scanner as well. Heuristic scanning uses what is known about existing malware and what it has learned from past experience to identify new threats even before the antivirus vendor creates an update to detect it.

Compressed File Scanner: Some malware may come inside a compressed file such as a ZIP file, or may even be embedded in a compressed file within a compressed file and so on. Most antivirus programs can scan within a compressed file. The better programs may be able to scan many levels deep to detect malware even if it is buried within multiple compressed files.

Scheduled Scans: Most antivirus software provides some method of creating a schedule to set when the software will automatically perform a scan. Some antivirus programs may restrict what sort of scans can be scheduled, while the more flexible programs allow you to run any type of pre-configured or custom scan at the scheduled time.

Automatic Virus Updates: One of the biggest problems users have with antivirus software is simply keeping it up to date. Most antivirus software can be configured to automatically connect with the vendor site and download new updates on a regular basis.

Automatic Program Updates: The scan engine(s) and program itself may periodically be updated to add functionality to detect newer threats. Many antivirus software programs can be configured to automatically check for new updates and downlaod and install antivirus them if they are available.

How to protect your computer against viruses

2009-07-15T03:56:00.000-07:00

A computer virus is a small software program that spreads from one computer to another computer and that interferes with computer operation. A computer virus may corrupt or delete data on a computer, use an e-mail program to spread the virus to other computers, or even delete everything on the hard disk.This post provide virus removal tips to protect your PC.

To protect your computer against viruses, follow these steps:

1. On the computer, turn on the firewall.
2. Keep the computer operating system up-to-date.
3. Use updated antivirus software on the computer.
4. Use updated antispyware software on the computer.

For more information about how to protect a computer against viruses, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/default.mspx

How to Guard Your Computer System From Spyware

2009-07-09T04:05:00.000-07:00

What are Spyware
Spyware are malicious software programes, that can create havoc if they get activated on your computer system as they can track your personal data and sensitive information. They can make your computer systems go slow eating up your processing resource without your consent. This section contains the information for Spyware removal to prevent your PC to Spywares.

How Spyware Attacks
Most of spywares get installed without any user knowledge. Some time they comes with shareware software or other uncodable software. Normally user download free software but they do not know that spyware could also get downloaded with it. Spyware programs are intended to show some kind of advertisement. and display advertisement popup continuously. Generally advertisement companies fund and boost this kind of spywares to get a mileage or popularity by them. If by some means you have downloaded the one and clicked it, it gets activated and installed instantly. Some free internet toolbars could be spywares, they may add some new menu option, buttons, new taskbar icones, new items in favorites, excessive hyper links can added in you internet browser and it can also change your default web home page or you search engine. As far as spyware affect is considered it can make your computer processing slow making your computer take longer time to processing the task or startup time. To protect your PC use antivirus support software which is integrated with Spywares Protection?

Steps to Prevent Spywares

Step 1: Use AntiSpyware protection
Always use good antispyware and scan your computer system on daily basis. Now-a-days some antvirus come with integrated antispyware facility you can choose them as a precaution measure. If you are using Windows Vista there is a option to prevent spywares, you can use Windows Defender protection. It detect spywares and unwanted advertisement as well. If you are using Windows XP then also you can download Windows Defender from Microsoft website.

Step 2: Security settings of Internet Explorer
for better prevention of spyware keep your Internet explorer settings set on high level.
To adjust internet explorer security settings
> Open Internet Explorer
> click Tools
> click Internet Options
> Select the Security tab.
There are different kind of security zones with the help of which you can restrict those web site which cause your computer security loose.

Step 3: Do not click any link inside the pop-up:
During the Internet browsing many pop-up comes if they provide any link to click do not click them if you find your self suspicious of where you are going to land.

Step 4: Updating Software:
Keep your operating system updated with Windows Released Patches and Service Packs,

Step 5: Downloading
Always download whatever you want but only from trusted website. It might be possible that freeware software contain spywares. Do not install any suspicious toolbar or search engine.

Source:http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Guard-Your-Computer-System-From-Spyware&id=2486953

How to Prevent and Remove Spyware

2009-07-03T03:51:00.000-07:00

Spyware is a general term used to describe software that performs certain behaviors, generally without appropriately obtaining your consent first, such as:

Advertising
Collecting personal information
Changing the configuration of your computer

Spyware is often associated with software that displays advertisements (called adware) or software that tracks personal or sensitive information.

This post provide technical tips to Remove Spyware from your Computer

Many kinds of unwanted software, including spyware, are designed to be difficult to remove. If you try to uninstall this software like any other program, you might find that the program reappears as soon as you restart your computer.

Follow the Steps to remove spyware

1. Use Windows Defender. Windows Defender comes with Windows Vista. If you use Windows XP SP2, you can download Windows Defender for no charge.
2. Run the tool to scan your computer for spyware and other unwanted software.
3. Review the files discovered by the tool for spyware and other unwanted software.
4. Select suspicious files for removal by following the tool's instructions.

How to manually remove Spyware Protect 2009

2009-06-17T04:31:00.000-07:00

The information in this post how to remove spyware Protect 2009 manually from the system. It also follow Spyware detection and removal support by Expert Technician

Follow the steps below:

Step 1:- Delete the suspicious file(s) or folder(s) from the computer

From Start > Search, then click on For Files and Folders
Click on All files and folders
Type the filenames on the search box, and choose the Local Hard Drives
Click on Search.
Search the following files :
sysguard.exe
sysguardn.exe
Uninstall Spyware Protect 2009.lnk
Step 2:- Manual Removal of suspicious entries from Registry.

Important This post contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs

Click Start, Click run and type regedit.
Create a registry backup.
Locate the following registry keys, right click and Delete.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Spyware Protect 2009
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\sysguard.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\sysguardn.exe

Microsoft takes aim at fake antivirus software

2009-06-10T21:37:00.000-07:00

Development of computer and Internet technology , caused a great revolution in world of information technology , it causes the world to become global village these technologies boomed the education and business system , now a days students can use internet to study anything , even business can expanded and managed world wide using these simple technologies .

But these technologies also caused several threats to the computers, for example virus, trojan horse , malware. But to save our computers and personal data from all these threats antivirus software are created. There are several companies or organization which create Fake antivirus (These antivirus softwares assume to remove malwares or malicious progroms from the computer )

But to get rid of these fake antivirus softwares, microsoft updated their milicious software Removal tool to detect fake antivirus software for example “win32/InterAntivirus “ , “Personal antivirus software”.

These antivirus alerts unsuspecting users of false or fake claims to remove malicious program and frightened them to buy these fake security softwares .

These programs not only steals credit card no but also steals FTP username and password, According to Microsoft official , the people behind this program use and register new domain names every day such as scanfan4.info and star4scan.info.

The fake malware warning have become a common method of luring simple users for buying illegitimate softwares . It a good new that microsoft take steps forward for preventing these antivirus attacks.

One of the complicated thing about these fake antivirus softwares, is that we need to remove all files of these fake antivirus program manually.

Norton AntiVirus 2009 for gamers now available

2009-06-09T21:30:00.000-07:00

Now a days these computers are used by gamers for online games .This thing also attracts several virus or spysware in the computer . So a new version of notan antivirus software is released for games only.

Special edition of the antivirus software should require fewer resources. System scans can be found only if the computer is not under load. The program costs around 30 euros.
With Norton AntiVirus 2009 Symantec Gaming Edition is a version of its antivirus software on the market that are aimed at gamers. They needed, according to Symantec little resources and does not affect the performance.

The integrated Gamer Mode ensures alleged that warning messages will be temporarily postponed. The "Smart Scheduler" defer activities such as system scans at a time when the computer is not used. The surface in the gamer-design shows the current system load in real time.

A Quick Scan that automatically searches for viruses whenever new virus definitions are downloaded, the purpose of the Gaming Edition Symantec that less than 35 seconds. The software has a memory requirement of 6 MB.

The 1-user license for Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition is now available for 29,99 euros. The program is also available as a download version from nortan website gaming available. There are also specific tips and information for safe online gaming.

Phishing trap users Facebook (Koobface worm )

2009-06-09T03:16:00.000-07:00

Internet users have had their Facebook account after being hacked victims of an e-mail phishing. Compromised accounts were then used to send phishing messages to other users.
Facebook's popularity among Internet users (about 200 million users) encourages the pirates to be the target of their attacks. If the sites remain the bank first targeted by phishing operations, they drained a high traffic like Facebook are no longer spared.
A spokesman for the social network, Barry Schnitt, has revealed that a phishing attack was directed against Thursday May 14 users Facebook. In classic, hackers have sent many emails to be presented to recipients suggest that they were sent by Facebook.
Phishing objective: to prepare a campaign of spam
These fraudulent messages inciting people to connect to them to modify certain data. A link in the email redirect, not to the site of Facebook, but to a page make-up the image of the social network, and hosted on areas controlled by pirates.
Users trapped phishing then entered their access codes to Facebook. These data could be stolen and used to connect to the accounts now vulnerable. The pirates were able to send phishing messages to friends of users already abused.
Barry Schnitt did not specify how many accounts were affected by the attack. Compromised accounts have been blocked by Facebook, in particular to allow victims to change their identities and prevent any further fraudulent access by third parties.
Web 2.0 sites victims of viruses and spam
For the security team with Facebook, the phishing campaign was intended primarily to gather login to, secondly, to send spam messages to users of the service.
This is not the first time that Facebook is the target of phishing. In October 2008 already, the editor BitDefender detected a campaign against users of the website, but then via instant messaging. MySpace also has to deal with spam and phishing. The international community had obtained the conviction of spammer to pay a fine of over $ 200 million.
Besides these threats, so-called Web 2.0 sites, including Twitter, are sometimes the target of virus attack. Two worms have been spread on Twitter. In 2008, the virus was spreading Koobface on Facebook. The same year, a Trojan horse designed MySpace.

Panda Security launches cloudbasierte antivirus solution.

2009-06-08T22:03:00.001-07:00

With the development of computers and Internet technology there has been tremendous increase in the every field of the life for example education , Business . But this development of the other hand also causes several threats to the computers , for the example virus spyware , malwares.

So to avoid all these things several antivirus softwares are released , As one more effort from Panda antivirus software .

"Panda Antivirus Cloud" combines local and remote heuristics with viruses, Spyware and Rootkit Protection. The software according to manufacturer occupied 17 MByte memory and five percent of system resources. Still, it is located in a beta phase.

Panda Security has its own data after the first free antivirus solution cloudbasierte published. Panda Antivirus Cloud is far more than signature-malware solutions, and discover a tenth of the resource consumption constraints.

According to the manufacturer demonstrates to the "Collective Intelligence" technology-based security application 17 MByte memory and affect computer performance by five per cent. It combines local and remote heuristics with viruses, Spyware and Rootkit Protection.

For the automated data analysis and malware removal uses the program on a 24 million signatures comprehensive database. New malicious code, the system in six minutes recognize, analyze, and can block.

The currently still in a beta stage the client software can be provided with a valid email address for free download. Once the program leaves the beta stage users will receive by mail a license key. Further information can be found in the Panda Antivirus Cloud blog.

Symantec is the security solutions on the web

2009-06-08T00:24:00.000-07:00

At the request of its business customers, Symantec will offer next year its security solutions in the form of online services hosted on its servers. It provides for three years to move its entire range.

Specialist software including antivirus and adopt the principle of cloud computing for most of its security software, backup and archiving. From March 2009, it will gradually in the form of "Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) accessible via the web, being hosted on its servers.

Symantec already has this type of service, but only in the United States, for data backup and disaster recovery or incident. It will now be extended throughout the world, as indicated by the CEO of Symantec, John Thompson, the conference Symantec Vision + ManageFusion EMEA 08, The Hague (7-9 October).

The same will apply for a service currently in beta, which allows you to take remote control of a computer.

All ranges mode Software as a Service within three years
A decision that meets the demands of customers, explained last week in London, Enrique Salem, Chief Operating Officer of Symantec. "We will get our entire range to Cloud computing - the solutions for which it makes sense, of course. They will be offered as services within three years. "
"Our goal is to offer services that will be for our software products," he added. "Any software that is installed at our customers will be available as SaaS, in the world. I also hope that the cloud method to be extended to other solutions such as the prevention of loss of data and archiving. "
Symantec succumbs to the tendency of Cloud computing, after IBM, Google and Amazon among others, and soon Microsoft. A recent craze decried by two charismatic leaders of world IT: Oracle's Larry Ellison and Richard Stallman, the creator of the GPL.
A range that will be enriched with the products of the publisher MessageLabs, which has just been buying Symantec. Bought for $ 695 million in cash, he specializes in online services for messaging and security.

Dupliate Email remover for Outlook (MS)

2009-06-05T01:52:00.000-07:00

A new plugin for Ms outlook ,it allows to find and delete outlook duplicate email messages. it can find duplicate emails for outlook folder , by using this duplicate emails messages are marked , and can be remove or copied/moved to another folders .
it can process both emails messages and posts in mail type Microsoft outlook folders . we can use this " Duplicate email remover " to search the duplicate email messages from the outlook folder or various folders .
This duplicate email remover is available for both the outlook and outlook express .
When a duplicate email is found you can.
1 Mark a duplicate with flag. 2 Delete a duplicate message.
3 Copy a duplicate email to any folder .
4 Move it to any folder you choose.
" Priority system " of addin is used when we search duplicates across several folder. By using this priority system , to duplicate or identical emails are marked and after that can be remove from the inbox.
This duplicate email remover is fully compatible with the Microsoft exchange servers you have the permission to connect to the mailboxes of other users, you can process their mailboxes as your own mailbox.
Features of message comparison
The text of an e-mail message or a post stored in Microsoft Outlook base may be in one of the following formats: HTML, RTF, plain text (see help for more details). When Duplicate Email Remover compares mail message texts, it gives preference to the Plain Text format. This format is chosen as the most versatile one. The RTF and HTML formats are only used if a message or a post cannot be presented in the Plain Text format. While comparing message or post texts, Duplicate Email Remover ignores spaces, hyphens and tab symbols since they carry no additional information.
When Duplicate Email Remover compares the internet headers of a message, it ignores the information about message service sites and the time of message transmission through those services. This is because the same message transmitted through different services will have different heading, but it won't contain any additional information.
One or more files can be attached to a mail message or a post. Duplicate Email Remover compares both names and contents of the attached files.
Any message has two important parameters: the sending date and time and the receiving date and time. The date and time of receiving a mail message cannot be used as a criterion for comparing messages, as one and the same message may be received in different time. That's why only the sending date and time are compared. With posts, the posting time is used for comparison.

Clicking on Twitter Could Lead to Rogue Anti-Virus Software

2009-06-03T21:13:00.001-07:00

One of the famous micro-blogging site is attached by popular "for-profit" attack. In the weekend Twitter users recieved messages with the phrase " The Best Video"and a link to a Russian domain. those people who link to the links are directed to a site with the videos, covertly a connection is made to another server that will result in a malicious PDF being downloaded.

With downloading loading these malicious PDF's the twitter users start receiving warning that their system is infected and to be cleaned using a specific security software. The motive of these fake messages is to try to make to people to pay money for that antivirus software. User continuously get the fake messages for the purchase of the useless license for that antivirus software .

The PDF file that was downloaded contain attack code from "LuckySploit" .A new multi-strike hacker toolkit that uses malicious JavaScript, Said Schouwenberg. The particular unwanted application involved in this Twitter attack is called "System Security."

"This attack is very significant," claims Schouwenberg. "It would seem that at least one criminal group is now exploring the distribution of for-profit on Twitter. If the trends we've seen on other social platforms are any indicator for Twitter then we can only expect an increase in attacks."

Twitter officials confirmed this incident, suspended the compromised attacks and cleaned up the offending messages. A statement has also been released that "No personal information was compromised as a result of this attack." However, the sad thing to note here is that due to the fact that the essence of Twitter is to click on links, its users may expect more, even stronger malicious attacks. Therefore, it's extremely important to be cautious and to use appropriate and up-to-date anti-virus software.

Symantec has identified a third variant of the worm Conficker

2009-06-02T23:35:00.000-07:00

Conficker / Downadup reappears in a new version. Targeting already infected machines and not updates, W32 Downadup.C act as Trojan horse for other viruses and worms to contaminate.The security experts from the publisher Symantec detected a new version of the worm Conficker / Downadup, the third in less than three months. According to their preliminary findings, this variant, called the W32 Downadup.C, "addressing itself only to machines already infected with early versions of Conficker and would be even more virulent.Disabling antivirus and anti-spyware, opening of ports and creation of a gap to allow other viruses and Trojans, Conficker 3 was designed to better defend themselves against the tools to eradicate it and seems yet fulfill its promise."A module more aggressive" according to SymantecAccording to Vincent Weafer, vice president of Symantec Security Response, has to be seen "as a module update that is more aggressive, more robust to defend itself."Conficker has already infected more than nine million Windows PCs in the world and this new version could push that figure even if we think at Symantec W32 Downadup.C that aims to infect even more machines which have not been updated.Known methods to get rid of them is still valid, so it is advisable to scan your machine with an updated anti-virus and with the removal tool malware Microsoft, then apply the patches available online.

How to manually remove Virus Protector 2008

2009-06-02T02:51:00.000-07:00

Virus Protector 2008, also known as VirusProtector2008, is one of the latest counterfeit antispyware. It usually comes up after you installed a video codec that come with Trojan, malware and virus. You might get infected by visiting some malicious websites.

Step 1 : Stop Virus Protector 2008 Processes:

Press Alt+Ctrl+Delete, then click on Task Manager.
Select the process VirusProtector2008.exe and VP2008.exe , then click on End Process

Step 2: Find and Delete these Virus Protector 2008:

Click Start and then click on Search, then click on All Files and Folders
Type the filenames
VirusProtector2008.exe
VirusProtector2008.lnk
VP2008.exe
Uninstall VirusProtector2008.lnk
Delete files one by one

Step 3 :Remove Virus Protector 2008 Registry Values:

Important This post contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. Below given steps if unavailable for modify the registry so simply visit this spyware removal services sites to take tips

Click Start and then click on Run
Type in Regedit
Locate and delete the following registry value.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Surround Software Solutions\Virus Protector 2008
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CrucialSoft Ltd
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CrucialSoft Ltd\Virus Protector 2008
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\Virus Protector 2008 5.7
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ?Virus Protector 2008
Close Registry editor

How to manually block files or sites in Spyware Doctor with Antivirus

2009-05-27T04:08:00.000-07:00

This post describes how to manually block files or sites using Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.

Spyware Doctors Global action list enables users to manually block files and sites. Make sure IntelliGuard / IntelliGuard is completely activated and simply add the file or site you wish to block.

Follow the steps below:
Open Spyware Doctor and select the 'Settings' button >> 'Global Action List'.
Click the 'Add' button and the 'Add New Rule' box will appear.
At the ' Select data type: ' dropdown box make sure you select 'File on disk' or 'Web site address/cookie'.
Browse for the 'executable file' (.exe file) that opens and runs the application in question or type the URL you wish to block.
Once the file or site is selected, at the bottom dropdown box make sure ' Always block ' is selected, then click the 'Add' button.
The file or site is now added and will be blocked by IntelliGuard / IntelliGuard.

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How to uninstall Spyware Doctor

2009-05-22T05:15:00.000-07:00

Spyware Doctor is a top-rated malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes and protects your PC from thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats. Protect your privacy and computing habits from prying eyes and virtual trespassers with the help of Spyware Doctor.This post provides step by step method to uninstall Spyware Doctor.

Follow the steps mention below to uninstall Spyware Doctor 5 and 6:

Ensure that you have fully exited the application. To fully exit from Spyware Doctor please right click on the Spyware Doctor icon in the notification area (next to the clock on the Windows taskbar) and select Shutdown from the menu that appears. Please also close any instances of Internet Explorer or other browsers.

Perform an uninstall of Spyware Doctor from: Start > Programs > Spyware Doctor > Uninstall Spyware Doctor.
Make sure that the Spyware Doctor folder (which by default would be under 'C:\Program Files') no longer exists. If the 'Spyware Doctor' folder still exists, delete the folder.

Spyware Doctor 4:

Right click on the Spyware Doctor icon (if it exists) in the notification area (next to the clock on the Windows taskbar) and select Exit from the menu that appears.

Perform an uninstall of Spyware Doctor from: Start > Programs > Spyware Doctor > Uninstall Spyware Doctor.

Make sure that the Spyware Doctor folder (which by default would be under 'C:\Program Files') no longer exists. If the 'Spyware Doctor' folder still exists, please delete the folder.

How to Update Spyware Doctor

2009-05-19T04:13:00.000-07:00

The problem you are experiencing is generally due to one of the following reasons: This post provide Spyware support for update Spyware Doctor

Check that you have the latest version of Spyware Doctor: Check the latest version of Spyware Doctor. ou can check the version number by clicking on the 'Status' button.

Spyware Doctor settings configured to 'Direct Connection'

Follow the steps below to allow a direct connection to Smart Update within Spyware Doctor.

Go to 'Settings' in Spyware Doctor.
Choose 'General'.
Click 'Proxy Settings' on the right hand side.
Check the option 'Use Direct Connection'.
Internet Connection - Ensure you are connected to the Internet when attempting to perform a Smart Update.

Firewall / Proxy Server - You may need to temporarily disable your firewall or proxy server to perform Smart Update, as these programs can sometimes interpret the update function as a malicious process. If your software supports it, can you please place 'pctsGui.exe', 'pctsSvc.exe' and 'update.exe' on your firewall or proxy server's 'Allowed Processes' list. This will permit you to run future Smart Update with your firewall or proxy server enabled.

Virus Scanner - You may need to temporarily disable your virus scanner to perform a Smart Update, as these programs can sometime determine the download as a malicious process. Please remember to re-enable your Virus Scanner when Smart Update has completed.

How to manually remove Virus Protector 2008

2009-05-14T05:25:00.000-07:00

Virus Protector 2008, also known as VirusProtector2008, is one of the latest counterfeit antispyware. It usually comes up after you installed a video codec that come with Trojan, malware and virus. You might get infected by visiting some malicious websites. This post provide antivirus support to remove virus protector 2008

Step 1 : Stop Virus Protector 2008 Processes:

Press Alt+Ctrl+Delete, then click on Task Manager.
Select the process VirusProtector2008.exe and VP2008.exe , then click on End Process

Step 2: Find and Delete these Virus Protector 2008:

Click Start and then click on Search, then click on All Files and Folders
Type the filenames
VirusProtector2008.exe
VirusProtector2008.lnk
VP2008.exe
Uninstall VirusProtector2008.lnk
Delete files one by one
Step 3 :Remove Virus Protector 2008 Registry Values:

Important This post contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs

Click Start and then click on Run
Type in Regedit
Locate and delete the following registry value.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Surround Software Solutions\Virus Protector 2008
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CrucialSoft Ltd
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CrucialSoft Ltd\Virus Protector 2008
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\uninstall\Virus Protector 2008 5.7
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run ?Virus Protector 2008
Close Registry editor

IYogi Press Release: iYogi Acquires Clean Machine Inc.

2009-05-13T05:28:00.000-07:00

New York, NY, May 11th, 2009 : iYogi, a global direct to consumer and small business remote technical support provider, today announced it’s acquisition of Clean Machine Inc, a provider of remotely administered PC security and performance management services. Clean Machine will operate as a separate brand under the iYogi services umbrella along with the recently lunched Support Dock (www.supportdock.com) and its comprehensive range of 24/7 technical support services for computers, printers, MP3 players, digital camera, routers, servers and more than 100 software applications. Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine is appointed as the President of Global Channel Sales for iYogi.

iYogi will integrate technology and innovation that Clean Machine Inc. has developed for delivering an enhanced service experience by proactively managing the health and security for PC's and Apple Computers. This acquisition also broadens iYogi's access to key markets through Clean Machine's existing partnerships. Larry Gordon's past experience and successful track record will accelerate iYogi's expansion through his focus on global alliances.

Commenting on the acquisition of Clean Machine Inc., Uday Challu, CEO & Co-founder of iYogi, said,

"This acquisition will help iYogi to enhance our customer experience and extend our market reach to the millions of consumers that are challenged by the increasingly complex technology environment. Clean Machine's proactive maintenance and management of PCs in home and small business environment will be our launch platform for building the next generation of managed services for consumers."

"We are delighted to have Larry spearheading partnerships and global alliances for iYogi. His incredible experience in marketing, sales and building global alliances will help forge partnerships with retailers, multiple service operators, software publishers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and other such companies that are at the frontlines for managing tech support issues for consumers and small businesses",

added Challu.

With more than 20 years of experience, Larry Gordon has played a variety of strategic roles in marketing, sales and building alliances. Larry was the Executive Vice President at Capgemini and Kanbay. He was also VP of Global Marketing for Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leader in global IT services and Director of Marketing for New York based Information Builders.

"I am excited to join a company that shares a common mission to Clean Machine in creating a global brand for delivering the best technical support to consumers and small businesses. We also share a common approach of utilizing highly skilled talent with leading edge tools, thereby delivering services at incredible price-points, with high margins for our partners",

said Larry Gordon, the newly appointed President of Global Channel Sales at iYogi.

ABOUT IYOGI

Headquartered in Gurgaon, India with offices in New York, USA, iYogi provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. IYogi's 24/7 phone and remote technical assistance, spans across a comprehensive range of technologies we use every day from a wide range of vendors. Utilizing its proprietary technology iMantra , and highly qualified technicians, iYogi delivers amongst the highest benchmarks for resolution and customer satisfaction. iYogi is privately held and funded by SAP Ventures, Canaan Partners, and SVB India Capital Partners. iYogi was recently awarded the Red Herring Global 100 Award, recognizing it as one of the 100 most innovative private companies driving the future of technology. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: www.iyogi.ca.

ABOUT CLEAN MACHINE

Clean Machine Inc. is a NJ-based and incorporated company that helps consumers and small business owners easily manage and protect their computing environments safely and cost effectively. The company is has a unique, powerful and inexpensive PC concierge service. Specifically, each customer is assigned a highly-trained tech concierge who remotely examines their computer system on a scheduled and very secure basis. The PC concierge will immediately fix software-based problems and prevent new threats to the customer's computing environment including offensive pop-ups, browser redirects and slow performance, and then provides a detailed report. Clean Machine's proprietary Radar(TM) technology (Remote Access Detection Audit and Repair) allows its expert technicians to remotely resolve any problems, eliminating the need for customers to go through the frustrating process of speaking with a tech support expert, and still having to do the work themselves. In other words, the Clean Machine PC concierges do it all. For more information on Clean Machine please visit www.pccleanmachine.com.

CONTACT:

iYogi Contact
Vishal Dhar
President Marketing
iYogi Inc.
Phone: 212 229 0901
Email: vishal@iyogi.net

The Press Release is available at its source: iYogi acquires Clean Machine Inc.

How to remove manually Spyware protect 2009

2009-05-08T05:33:00.000-07:00

This Post provide spyware removal tips to remove Spyware protect 2009. To remove spyware protect 2009 copy %WINDOWS%\ click to start -> run past %WINDOWS%\ and then press enter, than a window will apear. Find out following file and delete.

%WINDOWS%\aazalirt.exe
%WINDOWS%\dkekkrkska.exe
%WINDOWS%\dkewiizkjdks.exe
%WINDOWS%\iddqdops.exe
%WINDOWS%\ienotas.exe
%WINDOWS%\iqmcnoeqz.exe
%WINDOWS%\irprokwks.exe
%WINDOWS%\jikglond.exe
%WINDOWS%\jiklagka.exe
%WINDOWS%\jrjakdsd.exe
%WINDOWS%\jungertab.exe
%WINDOWS%\kitiiwhaas.exe
%WINDOWS%\kkwknrbsggeg.exe
%WINDOWS%\klopnidret.exe
%WINDOWS%\krkdkdkee.exe
%WINDOWS%\krkmahejdk.exe
%WINDOWS%\krtawefg.exe
%WINDOWS%\krujmmwlrra.exe
%WINDOWS%\ktknamwerr.exe
%WINDOWS%\kuruhccdsdd.exe
%WINDOWS%\ooorjaas.exe
%WINDOWS%\oranerkka.exe
%WINDOWS%\oropbbsee.exe
%WINDOWS%\ronitfst.exe
%WINDOWS%\seeukluba.exe
%WINDOWS%\skaaanret.exe
%WINDOWS%\sysguardn.exe
%WINDOWS%\tobmygers.exe
%WINDOWS%\tobykke.exe
%WINDOWS%\zibaglertz.exe
%WINDOWS%\otnnbektre.exe
%WINDOWS%\otowjdseww.exe
%WINDOWS%\otpeppggq.exe
%WINDOWS%\rkaskssd.exe
Spyware Protect 2009.lnk
Uninstall Spyware Protect 2009.lnk

After that remove following registry files from your computer .You have to delete also following Registry Entry

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AvScan
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “sysguardn”

AVG Anti-Virus Free 8.5.325 for free Download

2009-05-04T04:28:00.001-07:00

AVG continues to be one of the most popular free antivirus programs availableon the internet and it maintains this position with a combination of effectiveprotection and an easy to use interface.

AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 8 improves on both areas, and is an essentialupgrade, as updates will be stopped for the previous version 7.5. If you alreadyhave AVG installed it is best to click on the upgrade option when it is offered.If you have never installed it before, this is the download to use. We wouldrecommend disconnecting from the internet during installation as there will aperiod where there is no protection.

As noted the interface of AVG Free has been improved and it is easier to seewhat protection AVG is providing and what needs attention via icons in the mainpart of the screen. Tabs along the left hand side give quick access to importantinformation on updates and ongoing scans.

In addition to traditional antivirus protection, AVG Free now offersprotection from Spyware without installing extra software.

How to remove Conficker Worm registry keys

2009-04-29T04:10:00.000-07:00

Conficker Worm warning Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it. This post provide Technical Support to remove Conficker worm registry key:

Follow Given Below:
1. Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
2. Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
3. To find a registry key, such as any Conficker Worm registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of Conficker Worm’s registry keys.
4. As soon as Conficker Worm registry key appears, you can delete the Conficker Worm registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”

How to delete Conficker Worm DLL files:

1. First locate Conficker Worm DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
2. To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the Conficker Worm DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the Conficker Worm DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
3. When you’ve located the Conficker Worm DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.

That’s it. If you want to restore any Conficker Worm DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

Did Conficker Worm change your homepage?

1. Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.
2. Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.
3. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).
4. Select Apply > OK.
5. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

More Search:
What is Conficker worm
How Do You Remove Conficker Worm Files?

Remove IE Antivirus in 3 Easy Steps

2009-04-24T05:42:00.000-07:00

IE Antivirus can wreak havoc on your computer. Detecting IE Antivirus symptoms on time can help reduce the damage done to your computer. There are many signs that your computer has been infected with IE Antivirus. Here are some possible IE Antivirus symptoms that your computer may have.

This post provide three easy steps to remove IE virus from your computer. If these three steps not remove virus properly from your computer you can contact the antivirus support site which help you to remove virus.

Steps To Take To Remove IE Antivirus

Step 1: Download and install a good spyware remover on your computer
Step 2: Run a virus scan to detect IE Antivirus and other types of spyware
Step 3: Make sure your spyware remover is configured to automatically update anytime you are connected to the Internet

Removal Tips of Smitfraud C?

2009-04-21T05:53:00.000-07:00

Smitfraud C is a nasty little piece of spyware that infects Windows operating systems with a virus, one or more pieces of spyware and fake anti-spyware programs. It is delivered to the computer as a trojan and infiltrates the user’s computer through either adware that is downloaded and installed without the users knowledge or hidden in part of a downloaded file package, such as .zip or .rar files.

Smitfraud C infects the desktop and task manager, as well as attaching itself to the computer’s registry and system files. The computer’s Random Access Memory is affected and the virus replicates, infecting the hard drive and any external storage connected to the computer. The “Blue Screen of Death” error message appears alerting the user to the infection, giving the problem file name. A fake anti-spyware installs itself, collecting user’s information when he or she is asked to purchase the “full version” of the program to remove the problem.

Most ani-virus software can detect Smitfraud C but cannot remove all or part of it. SmitFraudFix is a free and popular program that can be used to remove Smitfraud C. Complete instructions on removing the virus and it’s components can be found on the Smitfraud Removal Blog at Smitfraudc or smitfraud. If you would like professional assistance in removing Smitfraud from your computer go to our home page by clicking here at www.iyogi.ca/ to chat live with a tech to have this removed right now.

Knowledgeable users can access the computer’s system files through DOS or Windows Safe Mode and manually remove virus components. Directions for this type of manual removal can be found on help sites such as BullGuard.com.

If all else fails and Smitfraud C cannot be removed, users can perform a system restore to reformat the computer, returning it to its original state. Beware of this option as all files and programs created and installed since the computer was purchased will be wiped out. If your data is worth 89 bucks and you can not remove this threat then just have us do it for you. We can remove all your infections.

When dealing with the computer’s registry and operating system files, always read steps carefully and pay close attention to what you are doing to lower the risk of accidentally damaging the computer’s operating system more than the virus you are trying to remove.

How to manually remove Spyware Guard 2008

2009-04-15T03:34:00.000-07:00

The information in this post shows workaround for remove Spyware Guard 2008 from the system.

Important: This post contains information which can corrupt operating system. Make sure that you create system restore point or snapshot using PC Recovery tool before your start the below mentioned steps.

Method 1:

Right click on the desktop. Select New and create a folder titled 'Spyware Guard 2008'.
Create zero size files with NULL values with following names:

Note: To create NULL values files, right click in the window, Select New and then click Text Document. Save the files with appropriate files names mentioned below.

conf.cfg
mbase.vdb
quarantine.vdb
queue.vdb
spywareguard.exe
uninstall.exe
vbase.vdb

Note: The file names should be spelled as listed and are case sensitive. If unsure about the spelling copy/paste in rename file from here.
Create a sub-folder titled 'quarantine'. Folder name is case sensitive.
Click Start, Run and type taskmgr.exe.
In Task Manager click on Process Tab, select spywareguard.exe and winscenter.exe End Process.

Note: needs to be done fast (less than 60 seconds approx.) before spywareguard.exe start's itself again.You should not notice spywareguard.exe launch again during the duration of the current session

Delete the following folder c:\Program Files\Spyware Guard 2008
Move the folder you created with NULL values to C:\Program Files.
Search the following files and delete them:
SG2008.exe
SG2009.exe
%Windir%\reged.exe
%Windir%\spoolsystem.exe
%Windir%\sys.com
%Windir%\syscert.exe
%Windir%\sysexplorer.exe
%Windir%\vmreg.dll
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Spyware Guard 2008.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Guard 2008\Spyware Guard 2008.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Guard 2008\Uninstall.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\olesys.dll
Click Start, Run and type regedit.exe
Locate following regsitry values HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\SpywareGuard2008
Right Click and delete it.
Restart the computer.

Anti-Spyware 2009 Trial Download

2009-04-10T00:58:00.001-07:00

The CA Anti-Spyware is an application designed to block any attempts to your computer’s security that might come from spyware threats.

This software uses little of your computer’s resources, the complete install occupying under 40 MB of your hard drive capacity. In addition, its user friendly interface lets you set a powerful defense shield against spyware, adware, keyloggers and other threats. And all this as fast and as easy as a few clicks.

The CA Anti-Spyware Support application has multiple scanning options you can choose from. You can turn to the on demand scanner for a complete scan of your computer, just scan certain drives or exclude some files and folders that you are sure are not infected so that the scan will be quicker. When an infected file is detected, you will be provided with detailed information about the security risk that file represents. This way you can take the right choice about what to do with the infected file. You can also schedule scans at a specific date and time or set CA Anti-Spyware to scan your computer at given time intervals.

All these scanning options are completed by the real-time protection that will constantly check the files you are running and prevent any infection from reaching your Registry. The auto updates will ensure that you will be ready to fight back against the newest threats. And if the process seems complicated, the quick tips section will provide quick access to the FAQ and their answers so you don’t have to make decisions without knowing what you are doing.

CA Anti-Spyware stands out from the multitude of anti spyware solutions by providing a powerful protection without asking for a lot of computer resources. Try this program for 15 days by downloading it from the link below.

How to prevent form Win32/Conficker

2009-04-01T02:21:00.000-07:00

Win32/Conficker is a worm that infects other computers across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Server service (SVCHOST.EXE). If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it could allow remote code execution when file sharing is enabled. Depending on the specific variant, it may also spread via removable drives and by exploiting weak passwords. It disables several important system services and security products and downloads arbitrary files.

This post provide technical support for prevent your PC from Win32/Conficker

Take the following steps to help prevent infection on your system:
• Enable a firewall on your computer.
• Get the latest computer updates for all your installed software, including Security Bulletin MS08-067.
• Use up-to-date antivirus software.
• Use caution when opening attachments and accepting file transfers.
• Use caution when clicking on links to web pages.
• Protect yourself against social engineering attacks.

Enable a firewall on your computer
Use a third-party firewall product or turn on the Microsoft Windows Internet Connection Firewall.
To turn on the Windows Firewall in Windows Vista
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2. Click Security.
3. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
4. Select On.
5. Click OK.
To turn on the Internet Connection Firewall in Windows XP
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet Connections. If you do not see Network and Internet Connections, click Switch to Category View.
3. Click Change Windows Firewall Settings.
4. Select On.
5. Click OK.

Get the latest computer updates
Updates help protect your computer from viruses, worms, and other threats as they are discovered. It is important to install updates for all the software that is installed in your computer. These are usually available from vendor websites.

You can use the Automatic Updates feature in Windows to automatically download future Microsoft security updates while your computer is on and connected to the Internet.

To turn on Automatic Updates in Windows Vista
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2. Click System and Maintenance.
3. Click Windows Updates.
4. Select a setting. Microsoft recommends selecting Install updates automatically and choose a time that is convenient for you. If you do not choose Automatic, but you choose to be notified when updates are ready, a notification balloon appears when new downloads are available to install. Click the notification balloon to review and install the updates.

To turn on Automatic Updates in Windows XP
1. Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2. Click System.
3. Click Automatic Updates.
4. Select a setting. Microsoft recommends selecting Automatic. If you do not choose Automatic, but you choose to be notified when updates are ready, a notification balloon appears when new downloads are available to install. Click the notification balloon to review and install the updates.

iYogi provides Online Virus Removal tips for remove win32/conficker from your computer.

How to remove Spyware

2009-03-25T04:56:00.000-07:00

Spyware is Any Software which employs a user's Internet connection in the background without their knowledge or explicit permission. Any Software communicating across the Internet without the user’s knowledge or consent is guilty of information theft.

To Remove Spyware follow:
The easiest way to remove Spyware for your computer is to use one of the Spyware removal programs to remove it for you.
However not all Spyware Removal Tools can be trusted. Please visit our Corrupt Spyware Tools page where there is a list of programs that we recommend you do not use.

We recommend Spyware Terminator for detection and removal of Spyware.
Ad-Aware is one of the leading Spyware removal applications.
It is free for personal use and automatically keeps itself up to date.

Sometimes Spyware may need to be manually removed. Instructions for manually removing Spyware can be found in the Spyware Encyclopedia. Simply search for the name of the unwanted application and follow the instructions on how to remove it.

How to remove xp antivirus 2008 spyware

2009-03-13T05:23:00.000-07:00

Antivirus 2008 is counterfeit anti-virus software. Antivirus 2008 usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Trojan and virus. Antivirus 2008 will display fake system alerts or fake security alerts to trick user to buy the Paid Version of Antivirus 2008 (You could get Antivirus 2008 by opening an infected message in myspace or installing infected or fake video codec from video sharing websites.)

Follow this
Press “Alt+Ctrl+Delete“, then click on “Task Manager“.
You can also launch the Task Manager instantly if you press Ctrl + Shift + ESC simultaneously.
Right click on AV2008.exe and AntiVirus2008.exe and click End Task.
Create a registry backup
Remove HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AntiVirus2008
Remove HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion \Uninstall\AntiVirus2008
Click Start –> Search, then click on 'For Files and Folders…'
Search for File name AV2008.exe , AntiVirus2008.exe , AntiVirus2008.lnk , Uninstall AntiVirus2008.lnk
Type the filenames on the search box, and choose the “Local Hard Drives” (normally, it’s C: drive)
Click on 'Search' and delete these files

If this post unable to remove Spyware from computer simply contact to antivirus support site.

How to manually remove Power Antivirus

2009-03-06T03:32:00.000-08:00

PowerAntivirus2009, is a fake anti-spyware. Like other fake antispyware, Power Antivirus 2009 might launch false system alerts. This Power Antivirus 2009 popup is supposed to scare you into buying Power Antivirus 2009.In this post i am goging to discuss how to manually remove spyware PowerAntivirus 2009.

Follow the steps:

Step 1:- Stop unwanted process running in background.
Click Start then Run and type taskmgr.exe.
Click on Process tab in Task Manager and locate the following Image name(s).
Power Antivirus 2009
Highlight the Image name and Click End Process to stop.
Close the Task Manager.

Step 2:- Uninstall the Suspicious program from the computer.

Click on Start and Run, type appwiz.cpl, press Enter.
Locate Power-Antivirus-2009 in Add and Remove Program.
Click on Remove (Uninstall) button.
Close Add or Remove program.
Restart the computer.

Step 3:- Delete the suspicious file(s) or folder(s) from the computer

Click on Start and Run, type c:\progra~1, press Enter.
Locate the following file(s) and Delete.
Power-Antivirus-2009
Click on Start and Run, type %UserProfile%\Application Data , press Enter.
Locate the following file(s) and Delete
Power-Antivirus-2009
Click on Start and Run, type c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs , press Enter.
Locate the following file(s) and Delete
Power-Antivirus-2009
Close the Window.

Step 4:- Manual Removal of suspicious entries from Registry.

CAUTION: Changing the Registry incorrectly could cause your comuter to stop working. Please make sure to create backup of registry or create system point before proceeding.

Click Start, Click run and type regedit.

Create a registry backup.
Locate the following registry keys, right click and Delete.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.ln
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Start Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Power-Antivirus-2009.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Power-Antivirus-2009.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWSNT\CURRENTVERSION\WINDOWS\APPINIT_DLLS\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS NT\CURRENTVERSION\WINLOGON\NOTIFY\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\POLICIES\EXPLORER\RUN\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Extensions\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCE\Power Antivirus.lnk
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUNONCEEX\Power Antivirus.lnk]
Restart the computer.

How to manually remove Antivirus XP Pro 2009

2009-03-03T02:11:00.000-08:00

This post provides further information about how to virus removal tips. Antivirus XP Pro 2009 normally generates fake and misleading system popup error messages so end-users will be tricked into purchase Antivirus XP Pro 2009.

Step 1 : Stop Virus Remover 2008 Processes:

Press Alt+Ctrl+Delete, then click on Task Manager.
Select the process antivirusxppro2009.exe and AntivirusXP.exe then click on End Process
Step 2: Find and Delete these Virus Remover 2008:

Click Start and then click on Search, then click on All Files and Folders
Type the filenames
antivirusXPpro2009.exe
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP\AntivirusXP.exe
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP\Infected
c:\Program Files\AntivirusXP\Suspicious
%UserProfile%\Desktop\AntivirusXP.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusXP
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\AntivirusXP.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusXP\AntivirusXP.lnk
%programs%\AntivirusXPPro2009\AntivirusXPPro2009.lnk
%programs%\AntivirusXPPro2009\uninstall.lnk
%program_files%\AntivirusXPPro2009\AntivirusXPPro2009.exe
%program_files%\AntivirusXPPro2009\uninstall.exe
%desktopdirectory%\AntivirusXPPro2009.lnk
Delete files one by one

Step 3 :Remove Virus Protector 2008 Registry Values:
Important This post contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs

Click Start and then click on Run
Type in Regedit
Locate and delete the following registry value.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\AntivirusXPPro2009
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\AntivirusXPPro2009 info
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run Antivirus XP Pro 2009
Close Registry editor

How to Turn on Windows firewall in Windows Vista.

2009-02-27T06:11:00.000-08:00

A firewall is software or a hardware component which allows only authorized users to access the resources of a network. Unauthorized users are denied access to a network.This post provide firewall support for turn on windows firewall on your computer.

To turn on the Windows firewall follow the steps:

1) Click 'Start' and click 'Control Panel'. (The 'Control Panel' window appears.)
'Control Panel' window
2) Click 'Security'. (The 'Security' screen appears.)
'Security' screen
3) Click 'Windows Firewall'. (The 'Windows Firewall' dialog box appears.)
'Windows Firewall' dialog box
4) Select the 'On (recommended)' option.
NOTE: If you want the firewall to block everything, including the programs selected on the 'Exceptions' tab, then select the 'Block all programs' check box.
5) Click 'OK'.

Solution: Click 'Start' and click 'Control Panel'. Click 'Security'. Click 'Windows Firewall'. Select the 'On (recommended)' option. Click 'OK'.

How to remove XP Police Antivirus manually

2009-02-24T06:07:00.000-08:00

The information in this post shows steps for removal of XP Police Antivirus manually from the system

Follow the steps below:

Step 1:- Delete the suspicious file(s) or folder(s) from the computer

From Start ?> Search, then click on For Files and Folders
Click on All files and folders
Type the filenames on the search box, and choose the Local Hard Drives
Click on Search.
Search the following files :
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\AVCoreFn.dll
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\bdconf.cfg
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Core.dll
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\setup.dat
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\xppolice.exe
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins\ceva_dll.cvd
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins\ceva_emu.cvd
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins\ceva_vfs.cvd
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins\ceva_vfs.ivd
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins\cevakrnl.cvd
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins\cevakrnl.ivd
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\Plugins\cevakrnl.rvd
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\sounds
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\sounds\alert.wav
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\sounds\click.wav
%Program Files%\XPPoliceAntivirus\sounds\fire.wav
%UserProfile%\Desktop\XP Police Antivirus.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\XP Police Antivirus.lnk

Step 2:- Manual Removal of suspicious entries from Registry.

Important This post contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs

Click Start,Â ClickÂ run and type regedit.
Create a registry backup.
Locate the following registry keys, right click and Delete.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\XP Police Antivirus Restart the computer.Â

Windows Spyware Removal Tips

2009-02-18T06:18:00.000-08:00

Getting rid of spyware can be pretty easy - if you know what you are doing. While many people elect to take their Windows PC to an authorized repair person, this tips and tricks section was design for the rest of us that want to take a hands-on approach to remove spyware. To understand spyware, let’s first take a look at what spyware really is. Here is the definition as provided by Wikipedia:

Spyware
Spyware is computer software that is installed surreptitiously on a personal computer to intercept or take partial control over the user’s interaction with the computer, without the user’s informed consent.

While the term spyware suggests software that secretly monitors the user’s behavior, the functions of spyware extend well beyond simple monitoring. Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habit, sites that have been visited, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activity, accessing websites blindly that will cause more harmful viruses, or diverting advertising revenue to a third party. Spyware can even change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, and loss of Internet or other programs. In an attempt to increase the understanding of spyware, a more formal classification of its included software types is captured under the term privacy-invasive software.

What It Really Mean
A spyware program is rarely alone on a computer: an affected machine can rapidly be infected by many other components. Users frequently notice unwanted behavior and degradation of system performance. A spyware infestation can create significant unwanted CPU activity, disk usage, and network traffic, all of which slow the computer down. Stability issues, such as application, system not turning on, and system-wide crashes, are also common. Spyware, which interferes with networking software commonly causes difficulty connecting to the Internet.

Only rarely does a single piece of software render a computer unusable. Rather, a computer is likely to have multiple infections. As a 2004 AOL study noted, if a computer has any spyware at all, it typically has dozens of different pieces installed.

In some infections, the spyware is not even evident. Users assume in those situations that the issues relate to hardware, Windows installation problems, or a virus. Some owners of badly infected systems resort to contacting technical support experts, or even buying a new computer because the existing system “has become too slow”. Badly infected systems may require a clean reinstallation of all their software in order to return to full functionality.

Here are some steps that you can take to manually get rid of the spyware that resides in the most common problem areas of your computer. Sometimes these spyware files can be in use, so you may get an error while trying to delete certain ones. If you do get these errors, then you may have to reboot into Safe Mode and clean these infections that way

Follow some Steps to remove

First enable hidden file and folder

* Click Start and open “My Computer”
* At the top of the Window, Click Tools, then Folder Options, Choose View Tab, and check -----the button next to “Show Hidden Files and Folders”. Click OK to close.

Next, We Delete All Files From These Following Folders

* C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Account\Cookies
* C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Account\Local Settings\Temp
* C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Account\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
* C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Account\UserData (Delete Entire Folder)
* C:\WINDOWS\Temp
* C:\Temp

There are several other folders that spyware files are known to reside in, however there are way to many to list here, and they generally require a little higher level of knowledge to know what to safely delete manually. Sometimes you will get an error while deleting files that says “File is in use.” If this happens, all you have to do is reboot into safe mode, and follow the same steps above to delete the files. To do this you need to hold down the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select “Safe Mode.”

I should also note that it would nearly impossible to delete EVERY trace of spyware on a computer manually. This is where a good Anti-Spyware application comes in!

Steps to choose best spyware remover

2008-11-17T05:19:00.000-08:00

If your computer is infected with spyware and malware then don't take it lightly because this will create lot's of probelm for you , first of all it will slow down your computer , some body can steal data from your computer , so you should take steps to remove spyware removal canada from your computer.

If you will not take steps then it may happen that somebody can stole your credit card nubers and all important information stored on you computer .

So to remove spyware you will need a spyware remover , and you have to select very good spyware remover which have large database of spywares , so that it can handle all spyware programs.

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Spyware can install itself on to your desktop with your authorization. Typically random programs will just show up on your desktop without you knowing about them. Do NOT click on desktop programs you cannot identify! If this happens I recommend quickly scanning your PC with a spyware removal program. You can find a link to a free scanning tool at the bottom.

Desktop spyware is one of the more serious spyware threats facing the internet user. Not all spyware removal programs can prevent such attacks. If you are interested I have reviewed some of the best and most popular spyware removal tools which are uniquely equipped to effectively kill and PREVENT desktop spyware from ever infecting you again. Check out my website for spyware reviews and my #1 recommendation.

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free spyware removal programs

2008-11-03T02:50:00.000-08:00

These spyware , malware , virus is a common problem on internet , and you will get lot's of antispyware which are free on many website's, but in realty they are real spyware programs sponsred by websites.

Nowadays it is very difficult to get a hold on any free spyware removal canada programs. Such programs are infested with spyware and adware themselves. That is why an international consortium has decided to set up a website advising on such uses. You can visit to get an informed opinion on such hyped free spyware removal programs.

Most of the time you download an anti spyware program only to find youself infected with more spyware and you loose complete control of your computer in a couple of days. Adverts start popping up to download more free spyware removal programs and you find yourself waiting for long minutes of silence just to start viewing a simple website on the internet browser.

Sometimes adverts pop up even before you visit a webpage, that should be a surefire way of saying a stop to such pop ups and malware. Malware is the latest term coined by professional virus, spyware and adware experts to describe any program that is using resources and could also be potentially transmitting private information about your usage patterns to other third parties via your own internet connection. Most of the time such adware display adverts that are very similar to your buying patterns, so if you are yourself a fan of buying books online, most probably you will get adverts for buying more books but this time you do not have the option of buying from the website you are most confident about, but you are taken to some dark alley of the world wide web where not even the gurus of internet surfing dare to travel.

If you suspect that your computer may be infected with malware please think twice before starting to search for free spyware removal programs and please do read what experts on have to say about the current malware scene, including any new viruses or spyware that are coming out right as you are reading this. As with many things in life, the best protection you can get is prevention.

Source: http://pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=138335&Itemid=32

warning spyware detected computer blue screen

2008-10-20T02:22:00.000-07:00

If you are seeing the message "warning spyware detected" on computer blue screen it probably is evident that some sort of spyware has taken over the operating system of your computer

In such cases the damage may be caused by a combination of several factors. The spyware may have been downloaded inadvertantely when downloading the software and the famous "warning spyware detected computer" message would start to appear, this system normally tries to get the user to purchase an antispyware software. This in itself is a contradiction and should immediately be shown to the user that such antispyware is bogus and is there only to get the user's money whilst never removing the warning spyware removal message from the blue screen itself in the first place.

Computer technicians who try to delete such spyware from their user's computers normally state that users reported that a Blue desktop with warning spyware threat is the normal description that people use to describe what they call as a computer infestation or manipulation by an unwanted third party program that has installed itself without authorization on a computer system.

how to detect that your computer is infected with the Blue screen warning spyware threat

A PC could be infected if one or more of the following symptoms:

* The PC works exceptionally slow, especially when surfing the Internet.
* The Internet Explorer opens window advertising, in no discernible connection to the Web sites visited.
* The browser home page has been changed.
* In the Favorites folder are links that are not stored by the user.
* The PC connects to the Internet independently.
* The firewall reports ongoing attempts by programs that connect to the Internet.
* Delete independent
* There is a spyware warning on the desktop as wallpaper

As Malware (suitcase word from English. Malicious, "malicious" and software) refers to computer programs, which the user unwanted and possibly harmful functions. As a user generally do not tolerate malicious programs are usually disguised Schadfunktionen or the software runs entirely unnoticed in the background (typing see below).

Schadfunktionen can, for example, the manipulation or deletion of files or technical compromise the security software or other safety equipment (such as firewalls and antivirus software) of a computer. It is also common malware that proper uninstallation with the common funds generally fails, so that at least software fragments remain in the system. This may also be able to continue after uninstalling damage.

Malware means no faulty software, even if they do damage.

Distinguishes itself into the following types:

* Computer viruses are the oldest type of malware, they spread by copies of itself in programs, documents or disk write. A partially defective virus called "Intended virus. This usually causes only a "primary infection" of a file, but is not able to continue to reproduce.
* A computer worm is similar to a computer virus that spreads but directly through networks like the Internet and tried to intrude into other computers.

* A Trojan horse (short Trojans) is a combination of a (sometimes seemingly) useful economic program working with a hidden, malicious part, often spyware or a backdoor. A Trojan horse is not widespread, but advertises the usefulness of the marketing program for its installation by the user.
* A backdoor is a common Schadfunktion, usually by viruses, worms or Trojan horses introduced and installed. It allows an unauthorized third party access ( "back door") to the computer, but hidden and bypassing the usual safety devices. Backdoors are often used to the compromised computer as a spam distribution or denial of service attacks to abuse.

It is suspect that the spyware software installs a cookie so that the system can later be used in the recognition of the computer for re-visiting the site deposited. The cookie contains an ID under which all retrieved data side provider. By registering the software takes data about the user to the manufacturer. All of renewed visits entered data can already be assigned to existing data. This concealment tactics, a personal firewall or anti-virus program the espionage activities would no longer recognize.

source: http://www.warningspywaredetectedcomputerbluescreen.com/

Spyware Scan & Removal

2008-10-14T03:52:00.000-07:00

Primarily your computer and system could get contaminated by viruses through various methods such as unknown emails, and surfing the web This could result in your PC crashing as well as cause loss of some data. Modern technology has made for creation of even more dangerous programs and worms that can not only have an effect on your PC but also result in the misuse your sensitive information.
Recently there is a greater threat to your PC through adware, and spyware If you don’t know adware is a form of software that is used to display advertisements on your computer without your permissions and basically these ads pop up on the screen all the time. While this may not be very harmful, it can be rather annoying especially if you are using the computer for work related tasks.
Spyware on the other hand is harmful and is used to send your personal information to third parties over the internet. This includes your complete browsing history and even sensitive information such as your user names and passwords. Needles to say should this information falls in the wrong hands it can cause major problems. This problem can be tackled with the right spyware scan and removal software.
Such software provides a facility whereby continuous updating of a database of known threats is conducted and with updated information available this spyware scan removal is able to effectively protect your PC against adware or spyware. Continuous protection is provided by this software since it runs automatically in the background at the time of starting your PC and it also scans all possible programs and applications so that any spyware or adware detected removed. It also provides for scanning of all active X files and cookies and ensures that scan results are logged and stored daily.
An auto update function also allows the spyware scan removal software to ensure that adware and spyware definitions are kept up to date. Likewise the user can have the choice to keep selected adware on the computer. This package is suited for most system requirements and allows for quarantine of files along with a record of previous location of these files.
This spyware scan removal has a customer support facility wherein any issues or problems or service requests of the user can be tackled. This allows for prompt resolution of any issues and problems. The website also has a facility whereby users can track the resolution and the progress of any previous issue or problem. Most other anti spyware or anti adware programs take a lot of time in responding and resolving queries and issues. Spyware Removal canada Doc help in keeping these harmful aspects at an arms length from your computer.

source: http://www.pressemeldungen.at/49758/spyware-scan-removal/

TECH SPOTLIGHT : New virus detector diagnoses, rubs out uninvited software

2008-09-30T02:05:00.000-07:00

When it comes to the Internet, you can never be too careful.

I learned that the hard way with a bit of a rude awakening this week. So I’ve decided to provide a warning to everyone — don’t let it happen to you.

I’ve had my PC protected by one of the basic but well-regarded anti-virus programs. It’s supposed to protect against spyware, adware and other nasty things.

I’ve had the program for a while, but it updates daily, so I’m thinking I’m fine.

That is, until I installed and started testing PC Tools’ Internet Security.

Installation took a bit of time because you have to uninstall all other anti-virus programs first. This isn’t unusual, because multiple programs sometimes can conflict, causing them to not work properly and leaving the computer vulnerable. So I uninstalled my regular program, with the full intention of reinstalling it once I was done with the PC Tools program. Then I installed Internet Security.

After the installation, it ran a basic scan, looking for viruses as expected, but also looking for other things: Spyware, little programs that do things like log keys or activity; malware, which can cause minor to serious computer malfunctions; and adware, programs installed by Web sites to track Web visits and tailor ads to fit your needs. That’s just some of what the program seeks in its scans.

Almost immediately, I got my rude awakening. Right after the scan started, a message popped up in the bottom portion of the scan window: 2 threats, 14 infections detected.

FOURTEEN infections. Ouch. So much for my beloved anti-virus program.

Luckily, PC Tools not only caught them, it explained what they were and where they were, and at my instruction, it cleaned them off. As it turned out, the infections were all adware, probably the lowest risk. But it explains how all those cruise ads kept popping up while I was planning my cruise in March. Those little programs tracked my visits to the cruise ship site and cruise forums, sent the information to a database and calculated that I would be most interested in cruise ads.

That’s nice, but a bit too intrusive for me. Luckily with one click, those little programs were gone. Just to be certain, I conducted another scan. Everything came out clear.

Internet Security does a lot more than get rid of ad spies. I found it to have a basic interface that was easy to navigate, easy to use and well detailed.

Internet Security is made up of four basic parts: Anti-Spyware, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam and Firewall. The programs not only protect your browser, but also your e-mail and the computer. In other words, it covers everything.

There are three basic scans in this program: the Intelliscan, the Full Scan and the Custom Scan.

The Intelliscan is the default — it was the scan that found my 14 infections. It covers running programs, browser cookies, the startup folder, Windows registry, ActiveX (animation ) objects and browser settings. That covers the basic areas often infected by Internet-borne viruses and infections.

The Intelliscan is fine for day-to-day protection. But once a week or so, it’s not a bad idea to run the Full Scan. This one covers everything the Intelliscan does, plus it scans all the drives attached to the computer, including portable drives. While the Intelliscan found and cleaned off 14 infections, the first full scan found one more threat and two more infections.

Again... ouch.

The third scan is the Custom Scan, which allows you to choose which areas to be scanned. You can have it not only perform the Intelliscan duties, but customize it so it scans a particular drive each day as well.

Scans can be scheduled, set to automatically start when Windows is started or run manually. Any problems found can be quarantined before they’re cleaned. That way, if it is a threat, it can be isolated to minimize the harm. If it turns out to be a legitimate or wanted file, it can be returned to its place of origin.

One feature I really like with this software is the ability to create a restore point before scanning. Basically, it makes note of the computer and its files, then scans. If removing files after a scan messes up the computer, the computer can be returned to its original state quickly. It’s a nice little safeguard.

Another intriguing feature is the Malware Detective. This should be used if a malware, or virus, is suspected. The Detective will gather information and send it via the Internet to PC Tools, which will analyze the data and provide a possible solution if the software can’t readily provide one. This is good for clearing new or little known viruses.

There are so many ways to customize the features on this software that it can be overwhelming. For the novice, the default settings are fine. But the advanced user will be impressed by how easily the software can be tailored to the computer or to the user’s needs.

My only complaint is that the higher levels of protection did tend to slow the computer’s performance a bit. I especially noticed it when launching my Web browser. But it wasn’t so bad that I would do without it. Not after it found all those infections on my supposedly well-protected computer.

Let that be a lesson, kids. Keep an eagle eye on your anti-virus software. Try out other programs if you can. Your software may not be doing as good a job as you think. It’s better to find out by trying a new program, rather than by losing everything on your machine to a virus.

source: http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Business/238808/

A new approach to virus removal

2008-09-29T22:10:00.000-07:00

Over the past six years a lot of changes have happened in the world of virus removal and computer security. Basically with the advent of Microsofts most secure operating system ever (Windows XP) the world of virii / spyware / rootkits / exploits (collectively I'll refer to them as malware for this article) etc has exploded. Estimates of the number of new virus released each week are normally in the thousands, if not tens of thousands range. Add to that spyware, unwanted applications (e.g. WinAntivirus2008) , trojans, adware ... and the listis enormous.

Recently I have found it is getting harder to ensure that the latest malware definitions are really catching the latest problems. In the last three weeks we have found several pieces of malware or viruses which have had to be carefully hand removed - with new definitions to detect them coming out 2 to 4 days after we have already discovered them.

Malware detection always lags behind the advent of new malware as a new virus / spyware / trojan etc, when it is released, normally has at least several hours, if not days, head start on the first definitions being released. In order for a new definition to be released the Malware has to be noticed, caught, reported, analysed and finally a fix / detection signature released for it. Finally the update has to be downloaded by the end user.

Part of the process we employ when doing a "Spyware Virus" is to run several anti spyware / malware removal and root kit detectors across a system. This of course is quite time consuming, and again - if the malware is a new one, sometimes the only way it is detected is by seeing the results of the malware still present (e.g. rubbish exiting the firewall, strange PC behavious, pop ups etc). Which started me thinking ....

Is it possible that the number if items of legetimate software on the average users PC is growing at a slower rate than the number of malware instances. For example, the average user only wants to surf the net, send emails, write letters, do some word processing and listen to music / videos. Throw into that mix a bit of spreadsheeting, VOIP and games and you are stil only looking at a fairly limited range of software.

On an average week the average user does not add much new software to a system. Microsoft updates and anti virus updates probably account for most of the changes to executable code on a system. Instead of scanning for malware maybe a better solution would be to have a list of known good executable software and run a scan based on that. Any executable code found on a system not in the known good DB can then be flagged as suspicious and that subset of files be scanned / isolated instead of scanning an entire system of mostly good code for the odd piece of rot that has crept in.

Security based not on positive detection of malware but the isolation of unknown code offers a chance to allow quicker detection of potentially dangerous software on a PC. Certify the good code, isolate the unknown code and then apply positive antivirus detection methods against the unknown executables.

Not only does this method have the possibilty of being faster in its scanning of systems (creating and checking hashes is potentially faster than applying heuristic algorithms against an entire executable) but means the ability to certify code as being safe might alleviate some of the Zero Hour threats we face now days. Certainly for someone like me isolating the known good from the unknown means we can rapidly discard 99% of all files in a system has safe and concentrate on isolating the threats in the unknown one percent. It also offers a very positive way of providing reliable scanning from an alternative boot disk on compromised systems.

Historically old anti virus systems (circa DOS and Windows 3.1) were able to add CRC codes or hashes to executable files and then check to see files matched a known hash. That method presents problems today, and has fallen out of favour. However as an off-line virus scan, booted from an alternative operating system or boot disk and making use of a 'white list' database, it has the potential to add another tool to the security experts arsenal.

Heaven knows we need it.

This has been a random thought from the fertile and over caffinated brain of Shane. Thoughts, feed back and offers of millions for the idea welcome.

source: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/nunz/5777

Spyware on girl’s email snared her older man

2008-09-09T04:31:00.000-07:00

A concerned dad has defended his decision to spy on his teenage daughter’s emails after his actions led to the conviction of the older man she was dating.

The man installed spy software on his daughter’s computer after his usually “open” daughter became secretive and withdrawn.

As a result, ice hockey coach Nicholas Lovell, 38, was convicted for five charges of sexual activity with a child.

Lovell was jailed for four-and-a-half-years for having under-aged sex with the 15-year-old who he met while working as an ice-hockey teacher in 2006.

The teenage girl’s dad, who cannot be named to protect the identity of his daughter, said: “Before it started she used to tell me everything.

“But then she started saying she would be in places when she wasn’t and became very withdrawn.

“It came to a head one day when she had said she was with a friend and then we bumped into that friend in town without my daughter.”

Police warned Lovell, from Guildford, Surrey, to stay away from the girl and he signed an agreement to that effect.

But, her concerned parents installed WebWatcher software on her computer anyway.

Emails and messaging between the girl and Lovell were recorded and passed on to police who then arrested Lovell.

The dad added: “I did worry about doing it and, immediately after it came out, she did go mad at me.

“But after counselling, she realised we were doing it to keep her safe and now I have it on all my children’s computers.

“I would recommend it to any other parent without a shadow of a doubt.

“Our relationship is even stronger than ever, it has improved the trust between us.”

After the sentencing at Reading Crown Court on Friday, August 29, Det Con Paul Kerr, of the child abuse investigation unit, said: “Lovell maintained a not-guilty plea throughout the trial and tried to place the blame on the victim.

“He should have known better but chose to make his victim go through a trial, with the trauma that it caused, rather than admit to his crimes.

“He is now beginning a lengthy period of incarceration for his crimes against a vulnerable young girl.

“He made choices about his behaviour and must now face up to the repercussions.”

source : http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/s/2035089_spyware_on_girls_email_snared_her_older_man

Totally Free Spyware Removal Tools

2008-09-05T04:13:00.000-07:00

Totally free spyware removal canada applications have grown in demand and popularity these days and large amounts of computer users are opting for these security tools because of the very fact that they are free.Unfortunately what many don’t know are the consequences that one could face when using these " totally free spyware removal " applications and the fact remains that they could leave your computer system worse off in terms of stability and speed than before you used them.

Spyware infections have been lurking on the web for quite some time and they are available in thousands at the moment.With the internet expanding every day the possibilities of people like you and me receiving spyware infections has risen quite dramatically and this is why action needs to be taken.These infections are known for their abilities to monitor your web activities, gather personal information, modify security preferences, force advertisements and tamper with any PC security applications your system may have on it.They are different from other malicious infections like viruses and trojan horses which can remove files and format hard drives but in the end they are all fairly equal in terms of threat.Find out more about top spyware tools at

Given their nature they can be very hard to detect without the assistance of a spyware removal program and this is mostly because they are so inconspicuous and can spread throughout your system fast.Most totally free spyware removal tools are known to have been either fake or infectious and this once again brings up the topic of paid security applications.There simply are no comparisons between these two types and the advantages of paid tools heavily outweighs those of free ones.

When it comes to the security of your computer system you should always be willing to spend money on reliable and legitimate infection removal tools as they are the ones which will ultimately help you safeguard your system against spyware and other infections.To download and find out more information about a highly rated spyware removal program please visit

iYogi raises $9.5 mn in series B funding

2008-08-20T13:28:00.000-07:00

iYogi — a remote technical support provider from India — raised $9.5 million (around Rs 40 crore) in Series B financing from SAP Ventures, a division of SAP AG, Canaan Partners and SVB India Capital Partners, a venture fund affiliate of Silicon Valley Bank.

This will be first investment for SAP Ventures in India.

iYogi delivers technical support services directly to consumers and small businesses.

The company offers its customers an annual service subscription for $119.99 per desktop that includes spyware support for a wide range of technologies, including PC hardware Microsoft Windows operating system operating systems,spyware applications, peripherals and multifunctional devices.

iYogi will use the funds to fuel its expansion into 12 new regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, and to increase its delivery of new services including PC recovery, spyware support canada, data back-up and PC optimization.

"Fostering the spirit of innovation and entreprenuerialism in India is of utmost importance to us. iYogi is a pioneer in the personal offshoring space and we are demonstrating our commitment through this investment from SAP Ventures," said Ranjan Das, president & CEO, SAP Indian Sub Continent.

"Our focus on the spyware experience has helped us achieve a 93 per cent satisfaction rate across more than 50,000 customers," said Uday Challu, CEO of iYogi.

"We are delighted to have the spyware support of three terrific investors as we increase our market share and continue to provide the best best technical support experience possible for our customers."

"Personal Offshoring has created new investment opportunities in India with incredible growth potential. It is very exciting to see companies like iYogi challenging the traditional enterprise-focused offshore-service delivery model by creating a consumer-focused, direct-to-customer personal offshore model," said Doug Higgins, partner at SAP Ventures.

iYogi had previously raised $3.1 million in Series A financing from Canaan Partners and SVB in April of last year.

Ultimate Virus Removal Services in Canada

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Virus Removal Services Canada

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Viruses are small programs that replicate themselves for the purpose of causing severe damage. They are at times disguised as gifts which may come as an attachment in your email. Its purpose is to cause harm to your system. The only motive to design computer viruses and spread them is sheer profit.

Viruses cause damage by copying themselves over networks as wells as individual computers. These codes tend to spoil not just a single system but several within a network.

After you gain knowledge about malicious code, know the symptoms of an infected system. Strange behavior of your computer, an increase or decrease of data in a file, queer pop-up messages, graphics or files being deleted are some symptoms of your system having a virus.

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