Articles from June 2010
June 17, 2010 | Posted by admin
Check the security settings in your web browser to make sure they are at an appropriate level. While increasing your security may affect the functionality of some web sites, it could prevent you from being attacked. Why are security settings for web browsers important? Your web browser is your primary connection to the rest of [...]
Categories: General | 
Tags: ActiveX controls, block pop-up windows, computer clarity, different internet browsers, firefox settings, internet explorer settings, internet options, local intranet, manage cookies, restricted sites, security settings, security tabs, setting applications, trusted sites, web browser settings | 
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June 6, 2010 | Posted by admin
Because of its popularity, the internet has become an ideal target for advertising. As a result, spyware, or adware, has become increasingly prevalent. When troubleshooting problems with your computer, you may discover that the source of the problem is spyware software that has been installed on your machine without your knowledge. What is spyware? Despite [...]
Categories: Viruses, Spyware, and Other Malicious Software | Tags: adjust browser preferences, adjusting privacy settings, computer clarity, computer monitor, computer screen, free downloadable software, good security practice, how to prevent spyware, pop-up windows, removing spyware, slow computer, unexpected icons appear in the task tray, unexpected toolbars, what are cookies, what is spyware, Windows error messages | No Comments »
June 2, 2010 | Posted by admin
When the Conficker computer “worm” was unleashed on the world in November 2008, cyber-security experts didn’t know what to make of it. It infiltrated millions of computers around the globe. It constantly checks in with its unknown creators. It uses an encryption code so sophisticated that only a very few people could have deployed it. [...]
Categories: Viruses, Spyware, and Other Malicious Software | Tags: conficker | No Comments »
June 1, 2010 | Posted by admin
Chain letters are familiar to anyone with an email account, whether they are sent by strangers or well-intentioned friends or family members. Try to verify the information before following any instructions or passing the message along. Why are chain letters a problem? The most serious problem is from chain letters that mask viruses or other [...]
Categories: General | Tags: chain letters, computer clarity, computer safety, email attachments, email messages, hoaxes, urban legends, virus protection | No Comments »