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  1. How to Install Windows 8 in VirtualBox

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / September 26, 2011 / Posted in Antivirus News
    How to Install Windows 8 in VirtualBox Most users will already understand how to install Windows 8, because the preview version of Windows 8 requires you to install it on a partitioned hard drive like prior versions of Windows. It is normal for users to want to examine the operating...

  2. Computer Virus Infection alert! Thinkpoint virus removal available here!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / November 16, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News, Virus Removal Guides
    A pop-up message reading “Microsoft Security Essentials Alert” is the prompt that enables ThinkPoint, a malicious computer program, to infect users’ systems. This fraudulent message, unknowable to the user, allows for a Trojan file to be downloaded and installed in their system automatically. This file can be disguised as one...

  3. 9-18-10 Who Will Have The Best Antivirus Software for 2011, Want to Know?

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / September 20, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Part One     Some of the biggest names in the antivirus protection world have already released their updated products for 2011. Which one will provide the best antivirus protection for 2011 at the most reasonable price? Here at Antivirus Help Center, we’re already hard at work reviewing the newly released products...

  4. 9-10-10 ‘Here You Have It’ E-Mail Worm The Latest Virus Outbreak, Stage 5 Alert Underway!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / September 10, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
        For the most part, a virus outbreak depends on two things. On one side there is motivation. The malicious hacker constructs the malware, cooking it up for fame, money, or some other unknown purpose. On the other side there is narcissism. Ego. Curiosity. People who can’t help but ignore the...

  5. 9-8-10 Google Issues Computer Security and Virus Protection Tips

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / September 9, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
        Anyone can be the victim of a virus, malware, identity theft, and spyware. Here at the Antivirus Help Center our primary focus is to make sure computer users are protected from these types of attacks. We do our best to make sure computer users get current news about new infections,...

  6. 9-5-10 Symantec Discovers The New Lethal AnVi Virus

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / September 5, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
         New malicious malware is constantly circulated throughout the Internet. Despite the frequency with which new programs are introduced, there are still the occasional programs that are so malicious it can still be a shocking reminder of how vulnerable we are unless properly protected. One such program is making its destructive...

  7. 8-19-10 Massive Malware Attacks: Up to 5 Million Websites infect internet users…. are you Infected?

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / August 19, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    When cybercriminals get down to business, they love to hit the soft spots of the web. They seek the places where it’s easiest to do widespread damage. Millions of internet users likely learned this lesson the hard way when they encountered a “Small Business Success Index” survey widget that had...

  8. 7-30-10 Antivirus 2010 Security Centre, Just Another Free Antivirus Download to Stay Away From

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / July 30, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    From fake Adobe Flash updates to fake anti virus programs, Internet users better be careful. There are few people that haven’t experienced the frustration of encountering a rogue virus. There are millions of them lurking around every corner of the Internet, waiting for an opportunity to execute their mission: To...

  9. 7-21-10 Antivir Solution Pro: Major Computer Virus Spreading Fast! Stage 5 Alert Underway

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / July 21, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    If you’ve never heard of Antivir Solution Pro, or you’re considering downloading this software, please beware. It has been identified as one of the many harmful programs used by cyber criminals to hijack and destroy computers. If you ever see anything from Antivir offering to help protect your computer against...

  10. Best Antivirus Scanners Online, Who Has Them?

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / June 29, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus Answers, Antivirus News
    At Boeing Co.’s cyber operations center in St. Louis, the aircraft manufacturer has a flashing 54-inch computer screen warning them of computer hackers and corporate spies looking to gain access. In one hour this spring, Boeing’s elaborate antivirus scanning detection system logged 3,722 suspicious efforts to acquire access to the...

  11. 6-10-10 Has Your Website Been Hacked? Google can Help!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / June 10, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    The latest threat of hacking websites may indicate that 1-2% of all websites are hacked, according to Google’s Matt Cutts. Hackers, responding to the security improvements in personal computer software, have begun to target internet servers. And this trend will most likely grow. “A really scary trend is happening,” says...

  12. 6-7-10 Free Tips from Antivirus Help Center

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / June 7, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    The senior research director of ESET, Jeff Debrosse, was recently interviewed and provided some great insight to the current landscape of cyber crimes and we though we should share some of them with you. He mentions that his business is very steady as the kinds of crimes being committed in...

  13. 5-17-10 Warning- Dangerous Hole Found in 35 Major Antivirus Programs, Read Here For List

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / May 17, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    A dangerous loophole has been discovered in the majority of common Windows security software, as discussed in a shocking report released by Matousec.com. Today’s malware writers and hackers are skilled enough to penetrate even the most up-to-date and expensive antivirus/antispyware software, as shown in this technological discovery. The latest invasion...

  14. 5-13-10 Visitors Using Internet Explorer And Google Chrome Attacked With Virus On Republican Website

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / May 14, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Malicious Attack Puts Bachmann’s Web Visitors at Risk Anyone who visited Rep. Michele Bachmann’s campaign website in the last few days are being urged to check their computers and laptops for viruses, as an alleged hacker gained entry to the site and attacked it with a virus that was likely...

  15. 5-8-10 Worm Virus Warning – Yahoo and Skype Messenger Hit Hard! Is Antivirus Software Outmatched?

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / May 8, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
      This Virus has just been detected and already spreading very quickly via Yahoo messenger and Sype messenger. It has been identified as being very sophisticated says security firm Bkis on Friday. This malware called “Skyhoo Worm” appears as an instant message through your Yahoo or Skype service and ask...

  16. 5-8-10 Worm Virus Warning – Yahoo and Skype Messenger Hit Hard! Is Antivirus Software Outmatched?

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / May 8, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    This Virus has just been detected and already spreading very quickly via Yahoo messenger and Sype messenger. It has been identified as being very sophisticated says security firm Bkis on Friday. This malware called “Skyhoo Worm” appears as an instant message through your Yahoo or Skype service and ask the...

  17. 5-6-10 Facebook: Top in Traffic, #1 For Danger- Somebody Help Us!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / May 5, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    The numbers are astonishing. Facebook has over 400 million registered users. 175 million of those users visit Facebook every day. The website recently overtook Google in monthly traffic! The shocker came yesterday when Consumer Reports released a study which stated that more than 50% of users who participate in social...

  18. 5-4-10 Sarah Palin Victimized By Cyber Criminal- Are You Next?

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / May 4, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Authorities are cracking down on cyber crime and a University of Tennessee student is finding out the hard way. Based on a recent ruling in a Tennessee case, it does not necessarily matter what your intentions are for hacking into someone’s personal account: the punishment is just the same. The...

  19. 5-4-10 Antivirus Help Center Warns: Don’t Open That Email!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / May 4, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Cyber criminals are out in strong force as the summer approaches. They await their prey as consumers begin to take to the internet in search of the cheapest vacations, the best deals on products, or even summer employment. Be on your guard as you do not want to be their...

  20. 4-30-10 Google Warns: 15% of All Malware Coming From Fake Antivirus Sites

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 30, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    In San Jose, California at a Usenix Workshop on Large-Scale Exploits and Emergent Threats, Google released their year long report on fraudulent antivirus sites and malware on the internet. The statistics released by the web giant are frightening. After reviewing 240 million websites between January 2009 and February 2010, authors...

  21. 4-28-10 Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 29, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    The Better Business Bureau said in a statement yesterday that it has been inundated with calls from various companies across the country about an email that supposedly came from them. Alison Southwick, official spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, tells us that the email instructs the company to click on...

  22. 4-26-10 Mozilla Firefox users are under attack!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 28, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    One in every 3,000 computers monitored by a Web security firm that works to protect more than 6 million users is already infected by this malware. It is a modern update of the Zeus password-stealing malware and it is becoming increasingly dangerous. Trusteer, based out of New York, says the...

  23. 4-13-10 Microsoft address dangerous media and other vulnerabilities

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 23, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Microsoft has reportedly repaired 25 vulnerabilities in their Windows, Office, and Exchange software, and issued software updates which should handle the potential threats. Nine of the 25 software weaknesses were reportedly marked as “critical” issues to be resolved, which is the highest ranking that Microsoft issues regarding potential malware threats....

  24. 4-22-10 New Japanese Malware Wreaking Havoc On Gamers

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 22, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    In the computer world, there are new threats arising every day in the form of malware, viruses and spyware. They are all designed to get personal information off of your computer like bank account information, social security numbers and credit card information. No matter what, they are all disruptive and...

  25. 4-12-10 Facebook Users are Vulnerable Again

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 13, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Approximately 9 million users on the popular social website Facebook actively use an application known as Farm Town on a monthly basis. These users are being redirected to “clean their system” by a fake antivirus software advertisement. They will then be redirected outside of the Facebook network through several external...

  26. 4-11-10 Extortion Threat for BitTorrent Users

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 13, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    An illegitimate on-line organization called ICPP Foundation is running a scam which is effectively stealing cash and credit card information from BitTorrent users. The company ICPP claims to be a Switzerland-based law firm which specializes in helping the owners of specific international property rights to exercise their property rights globally...

  27. 4-2-10 Hackers Scam Facebook Users – Again!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / April 13, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    According to a blog within the Facebook website, there are over 400 million active members on the popular social network. If you’re one of them, you need to be increasingly cautious about the messages you receive and open within the network, even from the “friends” you are connected to on...

  28. 3-29-10 Ebay Users – Beware!

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / March 29, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    On March 27, 2010, Red Condor detected a sophisticated new phishing campaign directed at Ebay users. The campaign, disguised as a helpful security alert from Ebay Security, actually contains a Trojan virus. The email is entitled “eBay Procedural Warning- Security Alert” and it informs the eBay user that eBay has...

  29. 3-27-10 Twitter Exposing Users To Huge Problems

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / March 27, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Despite the many initiatives by Twitter to get rid of all the spammers from their site, the more trending topics get loaded with spammers or worse simply looking to do harm to your computer. This has become a massive problem for Twitter. I decided to test the waters. I logged...

  30. 3-16-10 Facebook Scam plays off User Curiosity

    Posted by GeorgeSteel
    / March 16, 2010 / Posted in Antivirus News
    Ever wonder who has been looking at your Facebook profile? If so, you’re not alone- and some of the newest scammers out there are taking advantage of this Facebook curiosity. A recent application scam on the popular social website Facebook lures users into “finding out” who has been viewing their...

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