Thursday, July 16, 2009

How Computer Viruses Work

Virus is a computer software program, to infect our computer without our permission. It can replicate itself and to increase the Automatically. Computer viruses may be damaged or deleted data on your computer. E-mail program to use tons of the virus spread the virus to other Computers, the spread of the use of USB devices from one virus to another computer. Computer virus can easily spread the AnnexE-mail. Computer viruses can be disguised as attachments pictures, important documents, audio and video files.Spyware, adware and malicious software, is also a type of virus, there are some differences between viruses and spyware.

E-mail viruses - e-mail transmission of the virus as an attachment to e-mail, usually mailed automatically copy itself. Some e-mail viruses do not need to double-click - they launch when you view the infected message in the preview pane of the e-mail software.

Trojan - Trojan horse is a computer program. The plan claims that do one thing (it may claim that it is a game), but does damage when you run it (it may erase your hard drive). Trojan horses can not copy automatically.


Worm - worm is a small software, the use of computer networks and security holes to replicate itself. A worm scans the network to another machine there is a specific security hole. It copies itself to the new machine using the security hole, and then copy from there, as well as.

Computer virus shares some features. Computer virus must piggyback on some other program or file, to start. Once run, it can infect other programs or files. It is clear that the analog computer and biological viruses to extend a bit, but there is sufficient similarity of the name sticks.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Top windows antivirus & antispyware removal tools.

There are many anti-virus market, Microsoft Windows, the following is a list of the top anti-virus software is generally used for Windows operating systems, antivirus software must have the defense. This review of the selection of the best anti-virus software based on its virus detection capabilities, features and breadth of protection.

1. Norton Internet Security

Symantec's antivirus products provide an excellent history of always detect and remove malicious software, but this protection is often paralyzed in the price system performance. This is now a thing of the past. Performance is a sign of major repairs Norton Internet Security 2009, with 'pulse updated to provide more frequent, so a smaller signature updates.

2. AntiVir Personal Edition premium
AntiVir is a consistent leader in independent antivirus tests. Avira's AntiVir Personal Edition premium low-impact, easy-to-use virus scanner, but also able to rescue CD-ROM for your anti-virus system. Also included to prevent malicious or damage WebGuard site. AntiVir PersonalEdition Premium should be using a firewall.

3. McAfee VirusScan Plus
The McAfee VirusScan Plus is an ideal candidate for those seeking anti-virus/firewall combination without all the expansion of traditional Internet security suites. McAfee VirusScan Plus the production is easy to remove adware and spyware, but not all anti-virus products. Services include SiteAdvisor to help prevent a malicious Web site.

4. Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal provides a good anti-virus protection, perhaps unsurpassed ability to extract the compressed files and scan - this trip a lot of other manufacturers. Should use a firewall.

5. Panda Antivirus Pro 2009
Panda Antivirus 2009 Professional Edition combines anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing and firewall acts of its highly touted based TruPrevent Technology. Authorized to cover the use of up to three computers, including free technical support by e-mail (telephone support options are also available).


6. BitDefender Anti-Virus plus
Softwin's BitDefender Professional anti-virus, spyware, and instant messaging threats, and firewall rules to block undesirable traffic and privacy gateway to keep your identity and preferences private while online.


7. The AVG Anti-Malware
The AVG Anti-Malware combines traditional virus protection with adware and spyware scanning, in the footsteps of low-impact resource for PC or those who just want to achieve the best performance out of their computer.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Install an Antivirus Application Now!

Thousands of new malware threats were found at intervals of one hour. In order to keep up with, the use of anti-virus software programs are becoming increasingly popular, but only install does not mean that your computer is safe and malicious software.
Its installation to keep your anti-virus production. If your computer is the lack of an effective functioning of the anti-virus program, do not delay, so get it now.


What is a computer virus?

Computer viruses are software programs deliberately designed to interfere with computer operation, record, corrupt, or delete data, or spread to other computers and throughout the Internet, often slowing down, and other problems caused by the process.

Computer viruses from the mildly annoying downright destructive, and in new and different forms. The good news is that with an ounce of prevention and a little knowledge, you are unlikely to be a victim of the virus, you can reduce its impact.

Virus:- How does it work?

The basic needs of the virus usually careless computer users inadvertently share or send. Some viruses have a more advanced, such as worms, can replicate and send themselves automatically to other computers by controlling other software programs, such as e-mail sharing application. Certain viruses, called Trojans (named after the legendary Trojan horse), can falsely appear as a useful plan to coax users to download them. Some Trojans can even provide expected results while quietly damage your system or other networked computers at the same time.

Steps to help avoid viruses:

1. Visit Microsoft Update and turn on Automatic Updates.

Note: If you have installed Office 2003 or Office XP, Automatic Updates will also update your Office program. If you have an early version of Office, use Office Update.

2. The use of Internet firewall (Note: Windows XP SP2 has a built-in firewall and positive).

3. Subscribe to industry standard antivirus software and keep current.

4. Do not open e-mail attachments from people you do not know.

5. Do not open e-mail attachments from someone you know, unless you know what in the end the annex. The sender may not know that it contains a virus.


Steps to help remove a virus:
1. Visit the Protect Your PC Web site and install the latest updates.

2. If you currently use antivirus software, please visit the manufacturer's Web site, update, and then the implementation of a comprehensive scan of your system. If you do not
currently use antivirus software, subscription services, and immediately scan your system.

3. Download, install and run the Malicious Software Removal Tool (for Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 users). Please note that this tool does not prevent the virus from
infecting your system, which not only helps to remove existing viruses.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Antivirus: beta Microsoft Security Essentials available



Security - security suite free willed by Microsoft will debut in beta.


As she rounds the last few days on the Net, the beta Microsoft Security Essentials will be officially available starting. It should not differ from what we discovered last week when the interface and the official name of the product were disclosed.

As expected, Security Essentials offers free protection against viruses, malware and spyware for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. This suite will replace Live One Care stops the marketing end of June. Security Essentials was also designed to require minimal resources and space in order to run properly on the net Book.

Recently, Kaspersky Labs also introduced a special anti-virus suite net Book. Free is another strong trend since AVG Technologies, Panda Software, Symantec and Microsoft have now taken (partly) this turn.


Minimum system requirements for Microsoft Security Essentials Beta

Operating System: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3); Windows Vista; Windows 7 (Beta or Release Candidate)

For Windows XP, a Personal Computer with a:

CPU with clock speed of 500 MHz or higher

Memory: 256 MB RAM or higher

For Windows Vista and Windows 7, a Personal Computer with a:

CPU with clock speed of 1.0 GHz or higher

Memory: 1 GB RAM or higher

VGA (Display): 800 x 600 or higher

Storage: 140 MB of available hard-disk space

An Internet connection is required for installation and to download the latest virus and spyware definitions for Microsoft Microsoft Security Essentials.

Internet Browser:

Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or later