internet safety

  1. Microsoft Security Advisory (2719662): Vulnerabilities in Gadgets Could Allow Remote Code Execution

    Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an automated Microsoft Fix it solution that disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets on supported editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. Disabling the Windows Sidebar and...
  2. Windows 7 Why Hackers Write Computer Viruses

    Maximum PC | Why Hackers Write Computer Viruses
  3. Windows 7 Why Smart People Fall for Scams

    Phishing Scams Aren't Just for Fools
  4. Marketer taps browser flaw to see if you're pregnant

    Marketer taps browser flaw to see if you're pregnant ? The Register
  5. Windows 7 Does using Facebook put you at more risk elsewhere on the internet?

    Does using Facebook put you at more risk elsewhere on the internet? | Naked Security
  6. Windows 7 Fake security alerts on the rise again.

    Again!?? According to Microsoft's July issue newsletter (Security for home computer users), it seems that we've got more scareware products on the horizon. We've probably all seen them before in one version or another while browsing the web, you get a pop up warning that some form of malicious...
  7. New Windows 7 Web Filter Application Allows Safe, Secure Internet Experience for School-age Children

    Thousand Oaks, CA - Mobicip.com, the leading Internet safety and parental control service for mobile devices like the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, is now offering a new Windows 7 content filter for parents and educators to ensure their childrens internet safety while browsing the web. Mobicip...
  8. Windows 8 and free WiFi

    * MANILA, Philippines -- The online world will forever be a reflection of what happens in our real-world world. In the offline world, there are good people. Good people can also be found online. But there are evil people, too, that populate the Internet, doing their nefarious things online –...
  9. Windows 7 Fake Anti-viruses!Read carefully!PC infection.

    From many searches and many videos,i found fake antiviruses infecting PC:mad:,Beware of:Antivirus 360,System security,Windows police,Windows XP police.And many more,they block every page at internet,they say clean files as viruses.Don't download any weird thing that you don't know...
  10. Warning: Facebook 'News' Videos Auto-Install Trojan

    There's a new malware attack on Facebook and it's significant for multiple reasons. This attack is particular spreads through bogus links, and it appears to change form in line with news events. While there have been several similar scams in the past, they've usually involved tricking users...
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    Windows 7 Ensuring Internet Security and Connectivity During a Road Trip

    On the road can I just click disconnect from the internet icon to be safe from intrusion or do I need to disable homegroup and file sharing etc? Upon arrival can I just reconnect by clicking the same icon and entering the password? I plan on unplugging her ISP cable from her modem and...
  12. Windows 7 Interesting Info about Fake Antivirus Programs!!!

    Hi Some interesting stuff here about how to avoid and remove fake antivirus Trojans. Link Removed Mike
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    Windows 7 Viruses and other nasties.

    Hi all, I've been on Windows 7 Ultimate x64 since January this year. Before this, I used XP (2003-2010). My problem is that now I'm using Windows 7, I seem to be getting invaded by malware. Since January, I've had over 10 cases of fake antivirus programs and the like (most recently something...
  14. VIDEO I-dosing Digital Drugs

    I-dosing Digital Drugs Link Removed Kids around the country are getting high on the internet, thanks to MP3s that induce a state of ecstasy. And it could be a gateway drug leading teens to real-world narcotics. At least, that’s what Kansas News 9 is reporting about a phenomenon called...
  15. 3 Ways Facebook Can Ruin Your Life

    We don’t live with Facebook so much as Facebook lives with us. You may think the simple socialnetworking tool is ours to command, but Facebook can have a much bigger impact on your life than you may have thought. Sure, it may make it easier to keep up to date on your favorite worm-themed...
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    Windows XP Best Software to Monitor Your Child's Internet Activities Safely

    hey, im not trying to be a hacker or spy on someone. i'm just worried about my son who just recently has been getting packages through the mail and im pretty sure its linked to how he's getting ahold of the things he is.. such as brass knuckles and throwing knives. i just want to know the best...
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    Windows Vista How to protect my computer from viruses?

    I am a student of computer field, I use to play and download games through internet. After downloading games I found that the games do not work properly and also the system. Is this due to a virus? So, is there any idea to download games and other things without any virus?
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 "host file" is the way to block malicious website?

    While visiting a website, my FireFox 3 web browser redirected me to a malicious website. That website tricks people into downloading so-called "Anti-Virus" software to stop a virus from spreading in the computer. Some people said the solution would be to edit the "Host" file. So I did. I...
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    Windows 7 Free Roadrunner Security Software: Important Tips and Warnings for Windows 7 Users

    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...
  20. Windows 7 Virus in Torrent 7057

    How many times have I said...DON'T USE TORRENTS. Well, desperate to get the latest build, I found one to be a .rar file which immediately made me suspicious. Another stupid ass thing I did was to not make sure the hashes were identical. There were files called 4thmarch.exe and...