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Has My Browser Been Hijacked?

Posted on June 16, 2015 by cynmackley

Has your browser been hijacked? How to tell and how to prevent it from happening.

Posted in App Reviews, Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Using The InternetTagged browser, chrome, hijack, internet explorer, malware, spyware, virus4 Comments

Stop Adware In Firefox

Posted on April 6, 2015 by cynmackley

Stop adware in Firefox. A step-by-step guide to removing those annoying pop-ups for good.

Posted in Using The InternetTagged adware, firefox, malware4 Comments

Stop Adware Now!

Posted on March 12, 2015 by cynmackley

How to stop adware from taking hold in Internet Explorer.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged adware, internet explorer, malware, security9 Comments

Remove Desktop Temperature Monitor

Posted on March 10, 2015 by cynmackley

How to remove the adware Desktop Temperature Monitor.

Posted in Security HelpTagged adware, adwcleaner, malware, malwarebytesLeave a comment

How Do I Protect Against Ransomware?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by cynmackley

Ernie's been hearing a lot about ransomware and wants to know how it works. We look at how to fight it.

Posted in Security HelpTagged malware, ransomware, scams, security, spoofingLeave a comment

Watch Out For This Ransomware!

Posted on February 14, 2015 by cynmackley

Linda has been hit with the CTB locker malware. We show her how to fight back.

Posted in Security HelpTagged ctb locker, internet security, malware, ransomwareLeave a comment

Delete This Game Now!

Posted on February 8, 2015 by cynmackley

The game app that could be flooding your phone with pop-up ads.

Posted in Android, Security Help, SmartphonesTagged android security, avast, Drubak, malwareLeave a comment

Is It Security Overkill On My Computer?

Posted on January 12, 2015 by cynmackley

Too much virus and malware protection? Joe wonders if he has too much security on his PC. We explain why more than one program is a necessity.

Posted in Security HelpTagged antivirus, firewall, malware, securityLeave a comment

Is Someone Spying On Your Computer?

Posted on December 1, 2014 by cynmackley

Is your computer under surveillance? Detekt helps you find out.

Posted in Security HelpTagged Detekt, free apps, malware, spying, surveillanceLeave a comment

XP Systems Most Likely Victims Of Botnet Attacks

Posted on November 11, 2014 by cynmackley

Windows XP may be running on less that 25% of systems, but it accounts for 52% of computers infected with botnets.

Posted in Security HelpTagged botnets, End of XP, malware, security, windows xpLeave a comment

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