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AVZ Antiviral Toolkit – advanced scanner and manager
ComboFix may be last resort that to blow away stubborn malware (with parts of Windows while at it :) but when even that fails there is no choice left except down and dirty hunt after pesky malware. AVZ is set of utilities honed to detect all flavors ...
Set up family computer for Internet
One of my brothers got his Windows eaten by viruses (again). I got it (computer) into roughly working shape for starters and convinced him (brother) that Internet connection is really good and useful thing to have. At least for antivirus updates, if ...
ComboFix – last resort against malware
Background antivirus monitors are most known measure against malware, but they are hardly flawless. Complicated install and need for constant online updates creates openings that malware often exploits. And creates niche for portable scanners that ar...
Check links before downloading with DrWeb antivirus
I am quite a fan of excellent free antivirus tools DrWeb provides (as promotional for their commercial products). I was browsing their site for news and noticed that I hadn’t yet explored and covered their online link scan. What it does DrWeb Onli...
Bursting security bubble
Know why security threats become bigger and nastier each year? Frankly it is because most of the stuff we are doing to fight those doesn’t work. Computer security is hot topic. Internet separated people into: security savvy; those whose computers ...
How to cleanup viruses hijacking executables
Windows has interesting registry key called Image File Execution Options. It is rarely useful to users but is total bliss for viruses. Worst part – modifications viruses make there often cripple system for good even after virus itself is removed. S...
Comodo Firewall and why you need one
Amount of malware you can encounter online is astonishing. Antivirus software is obviously a must but concept has few weak spots. While hunting down and killing malware is function of antivirus – preventing malware from getting on your PC is better...
Free Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool
Amount of malware multiplies each year and business is booming for antivirus companies. However it is bit hard to sell someone a product before virus strikes. And when virus strikes panicking user needs fast solution. Going shopping for big fancy exp...
