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So You Think Your PC Is Secure...Is It?
Tue, Mar 11 2008 15:14

So you think your PC is secure. You have a resident Antivirus program, an Antispyware program and a firewall. You have Microsoft Updates set on ‘auto’ so that your copy of Windows is updated automatically as soon as one is available. You have set up all your third-party programs to notify you when any update becomes available. You have added all the recommended... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | with no comments

Filed under: Infected PC, Vista, Computer, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, malware, Windows, Safe Surfing For Children, AS

Check My Sidebar For New Links To Secure Your PC
Fri, Feb 29 2008 19:31

Please have a look at the new links I have added to the sidebar of my blog, to decide if the websites and programs may be useful to you, my readers. I am hopeful that these quick links to online information will help you keep your computers safe and healthy: There is a new section “News” where I have added several links including my favourite site to help children... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: Software, Forum, Infected PC, Vista, Desktop, hardware, Computer, Laptop, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Viruses, Rootkits, RATs, malware, spyware, Trial Software, Safe Surfing For Children

Santa Brought You A New PC ... 30+ Days and the Clock Is Ticking...
Sun, Feb 3 2008 14:56

Did you get a new computer for Christmas? If so, you have probably spent the time since Christmas exploring your computer and surfing the internet to find out what all this Internet fuss is about. Perhaps playing games, watching videos, exploring things you are interested in - hobbies etc., chatting with others, and generally looking around. In a word you’ve... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 1 comment(s)

Filed under: General, Software, Vista, Desktop, Laptop, Protection, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Worms, Viruses, malware, spyware, New Computer, Trial Software

But My OS is Linux, I don't need security! ...or do I?
Wed, Jan 9 2008 14:30

People who use Linux as an Operating System, often say they don't need to protect their computer from Malware,Spyware, Adware, Identity Theft etc etc. because they believe Linux is not at risk partly because it is not the main target of the scumware writers. Well they are wrong. The Malware writers are increasingly aiming at the alternate OS's with their... Read More...

by Dorothy Gosling | 2 comment(s)

Filed under: Wireless Security, Software, Infected PC, Computer, security, AV, Firewall, Trojans, Linux, Worms, Viruses, malware, adware, spyware