Free Avast anti-virus software with anti-spyware protection
If you use your computer for non-commercial and home use only, you can download a free copy of the popular Avast anti-virus software that also includes a free anti-spyware protection. At present Avast is available in version 4.8. The free version also comes with built-in anti-rootkit. It works on all editions of Windows from [...]
What keyloggers can do and how they can harm your interests?
Keylogger is a spyware that is intended to keep watch over your actions on your computer; typically it is used to “log” the keys pressed by you. That means it can record all your keyboard activity, keeping watch over all keystrokes typed by you. In addition, it may also spy over your mouse activities [...]
What are phishing attempts and how to avoid them
“During inspection of our records, we could not verify information relating to your account. Please click here to verify and update your account information.”
“Our bank has installed a new security system. Please update your account information immediately in accordance with the requirements of our new system or else you won’t be able to access your [...]
Find free online information from McAfee Site Advisor if a website is safe to visit
There are millions of websites on the Internet. You may be visiting some of these websites regularly, however you may also be visiting some sites for the first time every day. Not all the websites on the Internet are safe to visit. There are several websites which are unsafe / dangerous since they may [...]
Free online scan for viruses in a file using dozens of anti-virus programs
Sometimes you’ve a file that looks suspicious and appears to be having some virus or malware. Or, even if the file appears to be normal, you want to be doubly sure that the file does not contain any virus before you use that file on your computer. You may have one or two anti-virus [...]
AVG 9.0 Free Anti-Virus software now available for download
Few days back, the latest AVG 9.0 Anti-Virus software’s paid version was released; and now the Free version of AVG 9.0 Anti-Virus is also available for download. It is compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total download size is about 70 MB.
AVG 9.0 promises to be faster, safer and Windows 7 ready
Just before the launch of Microsoft Windows 7, and close on the heels of the launch of Microsoft Security Essentials, AVG has launched its latest version 9.0 security solutions. The paid versions of AVG Internet Security 9.0, AVG Anti-Virus & Firewall 9.0, and AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 have been made available for download w.e.f. October [...]
Free Microsoft Security Essentials software for protection from viruses and spyware
Microsoft Security Essentials is a new software from Microsoft to guard against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software and for providing real-time protection for your computer from these threats. This software is absolutely free and the users of a genuine copy of the Windows are eligible to download and install its free copy. There [...]
10 Tips for safest way to download software
When you download some software from Internet, there is always a risk of downloading some malware or spyware along with the downloaded software. Though it is not possible to fully eliminate the risk of such harmful code getting downloaded along with a software, it is possible to follow some basic thumb rules to minimize [...]
Free utility for security threats and updates on PC
Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) is a free program that can inspect all the software installed on your computer and inform you as to which programs expose you to security threats. As many of the hacker attacks and security threats exploit software vulnerabilities and code flaws, this program will help you in identifying software [...]