Fake antivirus software programs, also called rogue security software, are programs that seem to be antivirus programs when in fact they are not. They either are disguised viruses, trojans or try to sale another product to the user. Like “normal” trojans rogue security software is often difficulty to remove from a computer system as it [...]
Trend Micro RootkitBuster
Most security software programs that are available these days provide protection against rootkits as well. There are on the other hand a few security programs that deal solely with rootkits. One of them is Trend Micro’s RootkitBuster which has just been released in a new version which adds the ability to detect rootkits that hook [...]
Microsoft Security Essentials Final Available
Microsoft has released the final version of their security software program Microsoft Security Essentials to the public. The software which has been released to a limited amount of beta testers earlier this year is now available for download at the new Microsoft Security Essentials website. The software program is provided as a 32-bit download for [...]
Scan And Detect Spyware And Suspicious Files In Windows
Hijack This is probably one of the most popular security tools to scan a computer system for spyware and suspicious files. It’s rather cryptic reports makes it sometimes difficulty to distinguish between harmless and potentially dangerous files on the computer system. That’s what the comparable software program Free Fixer tries to make better
Free Fixer will [...]
How To Run Commercial Antivirus Software Without Paying For It
This article is not about illegal methods of obtaining software products. But read on if you are interested in how you can protect your computer with the latest antivirus software without having to pay for it. The principle is simply. Most antivirus companies are offering test versions of their products. These versions can usually be [...]
F-Secure Health Check 2.0 Beta Ditches ActiveX
F-Secure Health Check is a web application that can perform a health check of a local Microsoft Windows operating system. A health check is basically divided into three areas of interest that are checked and an assessment in the end that lists possible solutions to the problems encountered. Area one will check for installed security [...]
Prevent Blocks Basic Operations In Windows
Prevent is a little application for the Windows operating system that will block basic file operations while running. This can be useful for users who want to prevent that other users access and manipulate files on their computer system while they are away. This might not always be the perfect solution though as many users [...]
