We are always prompted to beware of computer viruses, and we should. Computer viruses are in the news every day, but what are some of the effects they leave behind?
Data erasure: Some computer viruses can delete data on computers they infect. This is a great reason to do regular backups.
Loss of control: […]

Having your computer or network succumb to the havoc that can be dealt by a computer virus is one of the strongest fears most users have. It doesn’t matter if you are a business or an individual, the effects of a computer virus can be devastating.
Here is a great look at some free steps […]

From “Brain” to “Storm”, they’re all here… the worst computer viruses of all-time. Were you hit by any of these? It’s odd to think of computer viruses being over 20 years old, how time flies when you’re having fun… well, not really fun. Yahoo compiled this list and it looks like a […]

While it is not imperative to your computer or network’s health and security that you do know the difference between a virus, a worm, and a trojan… any basic knowledge you have can help in securing your system and all of it’s important data. Here is a great article courtesy of KTAR.com that spells […]

Here is a great article detailing botnets and how they affect everyone. Many people have had their computers infected by viruses that have turned their computer into a “bot”, meaning that their computer unknowingly is aiding a computer virus operator by performing functions that the owner doesn’t know about. The article goes on […]

Why do Internet criminals want our money? It seems like an easy question to answer, but sometimes there is a little more to the motivations of people than you would think at first glance. This article explores the motivations of online criminals… from typical scammers to virus programmers.

Being on the lookout for computer viruses is a full-time job these days.  Virus producers are getting more and more brazen in their attempts at infecting your computer.  The holiday season is no time to let your guard down.
 
There has been more and more e-card companies sprouting up all over the Internet.  It’s great fun […]

Catching up on virus information, here is a pretty thorough article on the Storm Worm that was unleashed not too long ago.

Vista and SecurityBy Kelly Liyakasa
Any computer owner knows about the age-old debate over what causes a computer virus or recurring spyware attacks. Many attribute malicious spyware to the number of pop-up ads we receive when surfing the Net. Some think spyware is embedded in the software we purchase, thus making it nearly impossible to fully […]

Prevention is the Best Cure for a Computer VirusBy James Angell
You’re sick. You’ve got a fever, the chills, and a headache so horrible that you can’t think straight. No matter who claims to desperately need your help, you are not going to get out of bed. Your computer can suffer the very same thing–a virus. […]