The difference between Virus and Worms.

6/24/2010 7:42:21 PM

What is a computer worm?

A computer worm is a software program that is designed to copy itself from one computer to another, without human interaction. Unlike a computer virus, a worm can copy itself automatically.

Worms can replicate in great volume. For example, a worm can send out copies of itself to every contact in your e-mail address book, and then it can send itself... Read More

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This is a threat to your computer!

3/10/2010 8:00:14 AM

Internet Security 2010 – Threat To Your Computer

Do you have Internet Security 2010 on your computer system and you do not know what it is? Well I can tell you what it is. I also can also tell you that if you computer is infected; you will have lots of problems.
Internet Security 2010 is rogue anti-spyware application, which is a complete scam [...]

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identity theft, virus, hackers, security, online security, internet security, creditcard, protection, scam,

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Now you see me, now you dont; Virtual credit cards.

1/24/2010 6:51:32 AM

Buy Safely Online With Virtual Credit Cards

By Carey Alexander on July 27, 2009 12:00 AM9104 views

Before buying from potentially unscrupulous merchants, call up your credit card company and ask for a virtual credit card number. The disposable numbers expire after a single use, preventing merchants from signing you up for added or recurring charges. Virtual numbers are... Read More

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Beware of bogus software!

10/27/2009 5:35:15 AM

It's become an all-too-common scam: A legitimate Web site pops up a window that looks just like a real security warning. It says there's something wrong with the computer, and click here to fix it. A few clicks later, the victim is paying out US$40 for some bogus software, called rogue antivirus.

Rogue AV scams have become a big problem in recent months, but according to... Read More

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Are you really protected completely?

10/19/2009 6:23:26 AM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -

Tens of millions of U.S. computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime.

Cyberthieves are increasingly planting fake security alerts that pop up when computer users access a legitimate website. The "alert"... Read More

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