anti-spyware

  1. Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2896666

    Today we released Security Advisory 2896666 regarding an issue that affects customers using Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Office 2003 through 2010, and all supported versions of Microsoft Lync. We are aware of targeted attacks, largely in the Middle East and South...
  2. Microsoft Releases Security Advisory 2757760

    Today we released Security Advisory 2757760 to address an issue that affects Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions if a user views a website hosting malicious code. Internet Explorer 10 is not affected. We have received reports of only a small number of targeted attacks and are working to...
  3. Windows 7 AVG Free Utility wipeout

    Windows users of AVG are now experancing problems with AVG Free. the latest Anti-Virus definition 426 request's users to restart the computer once done, and if you are lucky you would check if that did it's job, users will notice that All if not some of the Utilities including Anti-Virus...
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    Windows 7 How Good Is Your AV? The Spycar Project

    Link Removed - Invalid URL This tool will attempt to run 17 benign tests to see how well your PC is protected. My AV is Microsoft Security Essentials and passed/stopped all 17 attempts
  5. Windows 7 Is win 7 firewall/anti-spy-malware good enough, or do I need an alternative firewall/anti-spy-malwar

    win 7 firewall/anti-spy-malware good enough, or do I need an alternative firewall/anti-spy-malware?
  6. Windows 7 BSecure Technologies (Secure Spot- Total Network Security by D-Link)

    This little device (DSO-150) was given to me a while back to try out. This isn't something you're going to want to use if you can't stand wires and cables. Matter of fact, I hesitated using it for that same reason. Actually this is quite nice, none intrusive, easy to install and use. Securespot...
  7. Windows 7 Ad-Aware 8.1.0

    Lavasoft has released a new Version 8.1.0 of Ad-Aware anti-spyware, including a free version.
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    Windows 7 Random applications starting to lag on new computer

    Hi, A few months ago I got a new computer, its a Core 2 Duo E8400 @3.00ghz, 8GB of Mushkin Ram, Gigabyte mobo, which for the life of me can't remember the name, but I can get it if I need to. It's a very fast computer, and it's working great with most of the programs I'm using. Oh and I'm...
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    Windows 7 Security Software

    This memo is just FYI If you use Roadrunner as your IP you can download their free security system. Computer Associates provides the software. @ the option menu DO NOT install the anti-spywear portion of the program. It will not recognize Windows 7. Pick a different one from the net. I have...
  10. Free Adaware Anniversary Edition

    Lavasoft has released a new Anniversary Edition (AE) of Ad-Aware anti-spyware, including a free version. Some of it's features could be quite invasive though as well as a resource eater.. It may be worth closing some of the utilities/scanners and TweakGuides.com has a list of whats best to...
  11. Windows 7 Adaware release 2008 version

    Ad-Aware have released the 2008 version of their anti-spyware utility. I use this software and can vouch for it's usefullness... Get your copy here (it's free): Ad-Aware 2008 Free - Lavasoft
  12. Windows Vista I keep having to sign in

    Has anyone else noticed this? Almost every time I visit the forum I'm having to retype my info'... Until a few days ago I only needed to fill out the signing in page once and I was ok until I actually removed the cookie from my machine after I've ran an anti-spyware scan. Now I've noticed it...