Posts Tagged ‘Detection and Removal Tools’

How Secure is That Business Computer?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Many times when in businesses, I am asked for personal information.  Usually I do not provide it and if required to do so, I voice my concerns.  The person asking me for the information may think I am paranoid or difficult, but I am simply practicing what I preach.

How many businesses really take proactive steps to ensure they are protecting their customer’s data?  What are their browsing habits?  Do they visit gambling or pornography sites?  Is their anti-virus software up-to-date?  Do they have a firewall?  I could go on and on, but you get my drift.

It is our responsibility to keep our personal data secure.  Just because someone asks for information doesn’t mean you have to give it to them.

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Spyware and Malware Misconception #1

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Spyware and Malware is easy to remove.

Some spyware and malware CAN be easily removed.

However, not all malicious programs can be removed – or even detected – using the above software. Many programs integrate so deeply into the operating system that it takes a skilled technician several hours to fully diagnose and remove the malicious program. In some extreme cases, we have had no alternative, but to wipe the hard disk clean by deleting all of the files on it and re-installing the operating system.

Obviously this is NOT an ideal situation and we do everything within our power to avoid it. Unfortunately there are some malicious programs that are so intelligent that there is simply no other way of removing them.

You can use Spybot or Ad-Aware as a first attempt at cleaning your machine; however, if you continue to notice that your computer runs slow, if you continue to get crippling pop-ups, or any other of the tell-tale signs discussed earlier, you will need to seek the help of an experienced computer technician.

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