A great break down as to what viruses and Malware are, and why you should have an Anti-virus as well as malware protection on your PC.
DurbanGeek recommends Malwarebytes and Super anti Spyware
The DurbanGeek ~ IT Solutions
Showing posts with label malware. Show all posts
Showing posts with label malware. Show all posts
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Saturday, 20 July 2013
Protect your PC from Viruses & Hackers
Computer Security is extremely important for all computer users. Here is how to protect your computer against hackers and viruses. Now
days everyone fears hackers and all your computers, weather it be PCs, Laptops, or servers have to be secured and protected against attacks like Spyware,trojan horses,phishing,viruses,malware and hackers.
Protect your Computers.
Make sure that your Computer has a resident and up-to-date AV running.
2 > Up to date Operating system.
Keep Your Operating system up to date with latest patches.
3> Java Security Issues
If you have to use Java, make sure you are using the latest Java (at time of this post Java version(s):
7.0, 7u21), not old versions of Java or running applet code that is not signed from a trusted Certificate Authority. More info on Java from Oracle.
4 > Install Anti-Spyware Software.
Use Anti-Spyware it protect from spyware,malware and trojan horses.
Already discussed in earlier posts. Malware Spyware - what is my best form of protection?
5 > Install Firewall Software.
Make sure the windows firewall is enabled or Install a personal firewall and keep it up to date.In internet world there are many free firewall software out there. Free Software Tools
6 > Scan Computer fortnightly.
Scan your Computer Hard Disk Weekly it will make better performance of Computer.
7 > Don’t Open Spam E-mail.
Don’t Open unknown E-mail or spam mail.
8 > Use Strong Passwords.
Use Strong password not use your birthdate,nickname or mobile number.
use alphabets,numbers and special symbols in your password.
Like GhU*&45H and also make it long.
9 > Secure Your Wi-Fi.
Secure your Wi-Fi connection with strong password. If your router supports WPA / WPA2-PSK rather use that as it has better encryption then WEP. The problem with WEP is not the bit length of the key but rather the simplistic math used to create it. WPA, WPA2 have better techniques and thus better security
10 > Don’t Use Dictionary words in your Passwords.
Never use Dictionary word in password.
Tuesday, 11 June 2013
Malware... what is my best form of protection?
The computer security industry is swarming with hundreds of applications
claiming to keep your PC free of spyware. Some of them are great, some
are just decent, and some are a plain waste of money, or might harm your
PC themselves!
Freedom from spyware and adware,malware Trojans can come free, you just have to know the right tools to do so. I recommend these two anti spyware programs, they are proven and tested to be the best of the best, and they won't even cost you a penny. Become an educated computer user, and keep your PC free from spyware infections with these two programs.
What SaS may miss Mbam will find or vice-visa so I keep both programs on my PCs and update them and run them fortnightly. Note run them one after another not at the same time.
Running the malware programs with Ccleaner by Piriform and my antivirus keeps my PC's 100% healthy.
Freedom from spyware and adware,malware Trojans can come free, you just have to know the right tools to do so. I recommend these two anti spyware programs, they are proven and tested to be the best of the best, and they won't even cost you a penny. Become an educated computer user, and keep your PC free from spyware infections with these two programs.
Super-Anti-Spyware (SaS)
Super-Anti-Spyware has
quickly shown itself to be one of the best free anti adware programs
available. It is known to catch many infections that other programs
miss, scans fairly quickly, and is fairly simple to use.
MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (Mbam)
MalwareBytes is also is great for catching the elusive spyware infections. However, MalwareBytes is not as good as cleaning up smaller things such as tracking cookies. I advise people who use MalwareBytes to use it in conjunction with Super anti-Spyware.
MalwareBytes is also is great for catching the elusive spyware infections. However, MalwareBytes is not as good as cleaning up smaller things such as tracking cookies. I advise people who use MalwareBytes to use it in conjunction with Super anti-Spyware.
What SaS may miss Mbam will find or vice-visa so I keep both programs on my PCs and update them and run them fortnightly. Note run them one after another not at the same time.
Links to SaS and Mbam can be found in my free software tools section of my blog.
Running the malware programs with Ccleaner by Piriform and my antivirus keeps my PC's 100% healthy.
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Infamous Zeus Malware has once again resurfaced
The infamous Zeus malware (Trojan Horse)has once again resurfaced, but this time it’s
using Facebook to further its crime spree. First detected in 2007, Zeus
has infected millions of computers over the past six years. Despite the efforts of numerous security firms
to combat the Trojan horse, it has only gotten stronger with age.
Following the initial infection, the virus lays dormant until an online
banking site is opened. It then uses keyloggers to steal the
unsuspecting victim’s usernames and passwords. Sometimes the Zeus
malware goes even further - it replicates the bank's website, using a
fake interface to obtain social security
numbers, credit card digits, and other sensitive information.
It is for this reason that Zeus is so effective. Even when your bank account is fully drained, the malware continues to search for any tidbits of data that can be sold on the black market. And unlike most malicious software, there are little to no warning signs - the computer will continue to operate normally, as an outright crash was never the intent.
Fake or Bogus Facebook pages are now being used to spread the malware.The big concern is how little Facebook is doing to combat the threat. The social media giant, Facebook suggested that users should take matters into their own hands by signing up for scanners that can identify and remove the Trojan.
We recommend that you use the tools listed below to remove this malware:
It is for this reason that Zeus is so effective. Even when your bank account is fully drained, the malware continues to search for any tidbits of data that can be sold on the black market. And unlike most malicious software, there are little to no warning signs - the computer will continue to operate normally, as an outright crash was never the intent.
Fake or Bogus Facebook pages are now being used to spread the malware.The big concern is how little Facebook is doing to combat the threat. The social media giant, Facebook suggested that users should take matters into their own hands by signing up for scanners that can identify and remove the Trojan.
Below: how the Zeus malware works
- Rkill ( preferably run this in safemode - this will stop any unwanted processes and allow the removal tools to run effectively )
- Malwarebytes ( malware removal tool - removes infection )
- Super anti Spyware ( malware removal tool- i would use this after Malwarebytes to make sure that all infections have been removed ).
Sunday, 19 May 2013
Why does my Computer Boot-up so Slow?
Are you getting frustrated with your PC - taking forever to start up. Ask anyone who has needed to get on their PC in a rush, only to
wait seconds and minutes too long for their PC to start up. If you’re
still dreaming about an instant boot PC, but living with the reality of a
slow computer and a slow boot time, don’t despair. There are many
reasons to blame for a slow PC boot: background apps, virus / malware scan, HDD problems. Read on to get your PC boot process
explained and learn how to shorten a long boot time by selecting which
apps should and should not run in your computer start-up.
Why does my computer boot-up slow?
A number of factors play a role in slowing down your PC’s start-up – the age of a PC, battery health, antivirus, an outdated or hard drive with problems can all cause a PC’s boot time to be slow. One of the biggest issues in causing a slow PC boot is the number of computer programs and apps that start during boot. If too many apps are starting during the boot it can add seconds and even minutes to the time it takes for your computer to turn on.
In order to speed up boot time it is very important to remove apps or programs, that are not necessary for your computer to start from boot. To do this you can run Msconfig and remove the programs or apps from starting up. If you are not familiar with using Msconfig you can download and install a program called Ccleaner which is easier to use. See below in Start-up Programs, I will explain how to use both Msconfig or Ccleaner in an article linked there, but before I do that there are also other factors to look at.
How can I speed up my PC’s boot time?
Here are some specific resolutions for slow boot time when caused by your PC’s:
Hard Drive: If your hard drive has been slowing down your PC, a simple hard drive cleanup, or a “checkdisk” can solve problems and get things started faster. An SSD (solid state drive) is the way to go if you’re willing to make an investment – it speeds up your computer considerably.
read my article Solid-State-Drive-SSD-vs-Hard-Disk Drive
Ram: A computer slow down, including a slow boot, might be due to the fact that your computer simply does not have enough RAM. Adding RAM can help to take time off your boot for a faster computer start.
Start-up Programs (apps that automatically start during boot): These are the apps that you don’t need to be loaded the minute your computer starts, and that you can remove from boot. Read my article: How to use Msconfig or Ccleaner to remove unwanted Start-up
Why does my computer boot-up slow?
A number of factors play a role in slowing down your PC’s start-up – the age of a PC, battery health, antivirus, an outdated or hard drive with problems can all cause a PC’s boot time to be slow. One of the biggest issues in causing a slow PC boot is the number of computer programs and apps that start during boot. If too many apps are starting during the boot it can add seconds and even minutes to the time it takes for your computer to turn on.
In order to speed up boot time it is very important to remove apps or programs, that are not necessary for your computer to start from boot. To do this you can run Msconfig and remove the programs or apps from starting up. If you are not familiar with using Msconfig you can download and install a program called Ccleaner which is easier to use. See below in Start-up Programs, I will explain how to use both Msconfig or Ccleaner in an article linked there, but before I do that there are also other factors to look at.
How can I speed up my PC’s boot time?
Here are some specific resolutions for slow boot time when caused by your PC’s:
Hard Drive: If your hard drive has been slowing down your PC, a simple hard drive cleanup, or a “checkdisk” can solve problems and get things started faster. An SSD (solid state drive) is the way to go if you’re willing to make an investment – it speeds up your computer considerably.
read my article Solid-State-Drive-SSD-vs-Hard-Disk Drive
Ram: A computer slow down, including a slow boot, might be due to the fact that your computer simply does not have enough RAM. Adding RAM can help to take time off your boot for a faster computer start.
Start-up Programs (apps that automatically start during boot): These are the apps that you don’t need to be loaded the minute your computer starts, and that you can remove from boot. Read my article: How to use Msconfig or Ccleaner to remove unwanted Start-up
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