Removing Viruses From Your PC

Posted by admin | Antivirus software | Thursday 1 January 2009 1:02 pm

Pc security today has become a great necessity due to the ever increasing threat of computer viruses and worms that remain at large on the web. The methods by which you remove a virus are quite simple in that you simply have to use a free virus removal program that will safely detect and delete any worm infections you may have. Some computer viruses are easy to detect while others can be almost impossible to find and this is why it is very important to get yourself an anti virus tool which has the ability to download updates which will subsequently make sure that it is able to find those new infections without hassle. (more…)

PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition

Posted by admin | Antivirus software | Thursday 7 August 2008 9:31 am

With PC Tools AntiVirus Free Edition you are protected against the most nefarious cyber-threats attempting to gain access to your PC and personal information. Going online without protection against the latest fast-spreading virus and worms, such as Netsky, Mytob and MyDoom, can result in infections within minutes. (more…)

ZoneAlarm Anti-virus 7.0.483

Posted by admin | Antivirus software | Wednesday 16 July 2008 9:02 am

ZoneAlarm Anti-virus includes enhanced detection and removal capabilities that stop even the latest and most aggressive viruses before they infect your PC. Includes Antivirus, Operating System Firewall, Network and Program Firewall, Game Mode, and Wireless PC Protection.

Version 7.0.483 is a bug fixing release.

Norton AntiVirus 2008

Posted by admin | Antivirus software | Wednesday 16 July 2008 8:59 am

Key Technologies

  • Antivirus
  • Antispyware
  • Internet Worm Protection
  • Rootkit Detection

Features

  • Improved performance delivers faster scans NEW
  • One click access to expert support NEW
  • Works quietly in the background. NEW
  • Network mapping provides a view of your home network. NEW
  • Detects and removes spyware and viruses
  • Blocks spyware and worms automatically
  • Antivirus protection for email and instant messaging
  • Prevents virus-infected emails from spreading
  • Rootkit detection finds and removes hidden threats
  • Includes protection updates and new product features as available throughout the renewable service period * (more…)

What is a Trojan Horse?

Posted by admin | Antivirus software | Wednesday 16 July 2008 8:50 am

“A Trojan Horse is a program that infects your computer and allows a hacker to take control of your machine behind your back. A trojan infection can allow total remote access to your computer by a third party.”

Unlike virus and worms, trojans do not replicate themselves so to get infected you must, one way or another, have downloaded the program onto your computer. This most commonly occurs when you download a program that pretends to be one thing while it is actually another. Hence the origin of the “Trojan” name. (more…)

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