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Cleaning an infected PC
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0Although written in 2013, this PC World article “When malware strikes: How to clean an infected PC” still is a useful reference for dealing with malware. You work hard to protect your PC from the malicious thugs of our digital world. You keep your antivirus program up to date. You avoid questionable Web sites. You
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Mother’s Day Scams – Be careful
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0The latest issue of Vipre Security News reminds us that Mother’s Day is a favorite occasion for scammers. Watch out for these scams: The Fake Flower Shop The Famous but Fake Website The Malware-infested Mother’s Day E-Card Fake Gift Card The article includes tips on how to avoid these scams. As always, be suspicious of
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AOL accounts spoofed / hacked
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1A client called me about her computer being hacked. Turns out that only her AOL account probably was hacked. People in her address book were getting odd email messages supposedly from her. Her PC was okay otherwise. She’s one of many experiencing the problem. PC World noted the situation in their article “You’ve got spam
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AARP Fraud Watch Network
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0As noted in the latest VIPRE Security News, AARP created a Fraud Watch Network site: an interactive, national campaign to fight fraud and identity theft and give Americans access to information about how to protect themselves and their families. The new site’s mission is: Fight Back Against Scams in Your State AARP’s Fraud Watch Network
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Mac Anti-Virus Tools
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0Yes, malware threats exist for Apple’s Mac OS X computers. Generally there’s far less risk than for PCs, but knowing how to stay protected remains important. CNET’s MacFixIt recently revisited this topic, in an article, “Popular antivirus tools for OS X tested, again,” citing a researchers’ testing of these top tools (in no particular order):