Safeguard Your Device With Lookout Mobile Security [Android]
Lookout Mobile Security is one of the top antivirus and device tracking solutions for Android. It has a proud spot on our Best Android Apps page, and we’ve given it some coverage as part of our MakeUseOf directory. However, today I’d like to take you deeper than ever before, and really show you the different parts of the app and how it takes care of your device security.
Facebook Scam Offers A Free Amazon Gift Card, Don't Fall For It! [News]
Yet another Facebook scam has been revealed this weekend, and this one is a really tempting one. According to this scam, Amazon is offering a $500 gift card if you only click a few links and share them on Facebook. Please don’t. These links are false and you will not get an Amazon gift card if you share it.
ClamWin, An Open-Source Anti-Virus Solution For Your PC [Windows]
New online threats emerge every day, attacking corporations and consumers alike. These potentials threats aren’t disguised just as links or emails anymore. They could be coming for your personal information in all sorts of ways. Here, we will be taking a look at ClamWin, an open-source anti-virus program that’s been around for a while. Should you get it? Read on to find out.
Secure Your PC with Outpost Security Suite Pro
There’s nothing more important than our PC’s security. This week, we are giving away 25 licenses for Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.5. Read on to find out more about Outpost Security Suite and for your own chance to win a copy!
Scan Your System And Removable Media For Viruses With ClamTk [Linux]
ClamAV may be even more popular on Linux, where it first began its life. In this article, we'll be taking a look at the most popular client of ClamAV for Linux, known as ClamTk. ClamTk is an easy-to-use GUI for the ClamAV engine that should help you keep your Linux system virus free. ClamTk is available for most of the popular distributions such as Ubuntu and Fedora.
Protect Your System With Clam AntiVirus [Windows]
Some antivirus tools are indeed tricky to figure out and check whether they are as good as they claim, especially in comparison to other antivirus tools. Some say that they can remove viruses very well, but their detection rates are not what they ought to be. So how can you know that you're choosing a good product to protect your system?
Avast! Introduces Free Mobile Security App For Android 2.1+ [News]
There are plenty of free mobile security apps available for Android. The market seems to be filled to the brim with them. Yet it’s hard to say if they’re trustworthy because often they’re developed by companies that don’t have a reputation. Fortunately, there’s now one more trustworthy free mobile security app on the market. It comes from Avast!
6 Computer Viruses That Changed The World
Yesterday we took a look at some of the most damaging high-profile computer viruses in history, and today we’ll be exploring some of the more obscure ones instead. The term “virus” wasn’t attached to malware until 1983, but viruses as we know them date back to the early 70's. But these viruses didn’t necessarily make front page news.
How To Remove The Google Redirect Virus From Your Computer
Are all of your Google search results redirecting to weird, obnoxious, or otherwise shady websites? If so, your computer may be infected by a form of the Google Redirect Virus (GRV). While the virus can be problematic, it is possible to remove it completely off your system. Unlike most cases of malware, this virus embeds itself deeper into your system.
Android Users Lose 1 Million To Malware In 2011 [News]
Have you ever wondered how severely malware impacts Android users? Lookout Mobile Security has an answer - one million dollars. According to Lookout, these ill-gotten gains generally come from malicious websites and apps that contain Trojans. Once installed, the software sends messages to premium-rate numbers and services.
Shut Down Unwanted Connections To Your PC With CloseTheDoor
When computers work well, things are pretty cool. Every component of your PC just....works. But when you get one of those nasty little downloads - one of those little scripts or apps that dig its way deep down into the heart of your computer - it can be unnerving. Luckily, there is a new tool you can use to manually go through and clean up those evil processes.
What To Do If Your Computer Gets Infected By A Virus
Viruses are the scourge we are all afraid of. Let's say that you followed all recommended safety tips to protect your computer and you still ended up getting infected, as you probably noticed once an antivirus tool you never installed suddenly tells you your computer is about to self-destruct. Well, that's just great. What do you do now? There's hope and solutions on offer. So, read on.
Researchers Discover Leaks In Pre-Installed Android Apps [News]
You may have heard about a recent surge in Android malware. Still, that malware comes in the form of apps. So long as you watch your permissions, you’re fine. Right? Wrong. Every Android phone comes with some pre-installed apps, and some more than others. A group of researchers at North Carolina State University were interested to know if these apps, which often can’t be uninstalled by the user, contain security flaws.
What Can I Do To Protect My PC Without Anti-Virus Software?
For plenty of users, getting and using anti-virus software can be a hassle for lots of different reasons. Not only can they be expensive, but they can be slow, difficult to control, and a major eyesore if the product happens to display its name everywhere you look. Whatever the reason may be, you might prefer to not have any antivirus software installed at all.
Microsoft Word Bug Linked To Duqu Virus [News]
A new virus is making the rounds, and this one has the potential to be very serious. The Duqu virus has source code similar to Stuxnet, which was believed to have played havoc with Iran's nuclear program. Everyone is looking to unlock the secret behind this serious virus, but for now it looks like it is being linked with a piece of software downloaded from corrupted Microsoft Word documents.
What You Need to Know About Android Tablet Security
As tablets become more popular, they’re serving as stand-ins for computers for some users. Although most people still own a PC, tablets are particularly nice for web browsing and online video, making them common couch-side companions. This, however, could introduce some issues. If tablets are being used like computers, they could be exposed to the same threats.
New Trojan For Mac Disables XProtect Auto Update [News]
A Trojan recently made the rounds for Mac that appeared to be an update for Flash, but was actually a piece of malicious software called Flashback.A. Apple has since updated XProtect to block this dangerous piece of software from infecting your Mac, but the bad kind of hackers will not be stopped, and they brought out an even more malicious piece of software.
New Worm Preys On Weak & Helpless Passwords For Windows Remote Desktop [News]
Say hello to Morto, a Windows worm that has been spreading like wildfire over the last weekend. This new nasty has struck by spreading over the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol. Rather than using fancy network trickery, Morto attempts to infect its target by entering passwords commonly used to secure RDP.
Watch Out For These 4 Keyloggers For Mac
Apple does a good job protecting its customers from malware, viruses, and various other mythical beasts on the internet. However, a lot of monitoring software still exists for Mac, and you should know about it. This article is just that - an awareness exercise on four dangerous keyloggers available for the Mac.
Get A Security Makeover For Your WordPress Site With WebsiteDefender
With Wordpress popularity ever increasing, security issues have never been more relevant - but other than simply keeping updated, how can a beginner or average level user stay on top of things? Would you even know if your blog has been hacked? A helpful new service from WebsiteDefender aims to solve this problem. Is it worth the effort though?