Category Archives: Virus/Malware

Fraudulent Emails and Credit Card Scam Tips | Microsoft Security

    Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently Cybercriminals often use the names of well-known companies, like ours, in their scams. They think it will convince you to give them money or your personal information. While they usually … Continue reading

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Phone tech support scam goes wrong | Malwarebytes Unpacked

Have you ever received a call from someone with a heavy Indian accent from Microsoft saying your computer had errors or viruses? The purpose of these calls is to get an easy $299 or whatever amount they choose by scaring … Continue reading

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Windows XP infections rates likely to jump once Microsoft support ends | BGR

It’s been a good run, but stragglers might consider finally making the jump to a more recent Windows operating system after reading this report. Tim Rains, Director of Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft, reminded Windows users last week on a TechNet blog … Continue reading

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Crypto Locker virus hijacks your computer, makes you pay $300 ransom: What to do – San Diego Top News | Examiner.com

The Crypto Locker virus is considered to be a historically devastating virus because it holds your computer hostage until you pay a ransom. The Crypto Locker virus is easy to get and almost impossible to get rid of, unless you … Continue reading

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Cryptolocker Ransomware: What You Need To Know | Malwarebytes Unpacked

Just last month, antivirus companies  discovered a new ransomware known as Cryptolocker.This ransomware is particularly nasty because infected users are in danger of losing their personal files forever. Please click link below to read full article be aware of this potentially hurtful virus, and … Continue reading

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Zeus Trojan returns: Facebook being used to spread the infection – TechSpot

The infamous Zeus malware has once again resurfaced, but this time it’s using Facebook to further its crime spree. First detected in 2007, Zeus has infected millions of computers over the past six years. Despite the efforts of numerous security … Continue reading

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PC Cleaning Apps are a Scam: Here’s Why and How to Speed Up Your PC

PC cleaning apps are digital snake oil. The web is full of ads for applications that want to “clean your PC” and “make it feel like new.” Don’t pull out your credit card — these apps are terrible and you … Continue reading

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Stay safe

There is no 100% way to avoid virus other than staying of the Internet and keeping your PC turned off! However you can increase your chances of staying virus free by keeping your Antivirus/AntiMalware software & your system up to … Continue reading

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Here is another way to get rid of the DOJ Virus: Ransomware

I just love the names of all the virus; Trojans, worms, rabbits, hijacks, and now we have Ransomware. This is where malicious software “virus” takes over your PC and require money to clean your system. DO NOT FALL for it. … Continue reading

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