AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition was the most widely downloaded software in 2010 according to CNET. It was downloaded over 83 million times at CNET.com last year.It is odd that free PC security software would be more popular than products from industry leaders like McAfee and Symantec. They are, at least in the eyes of most PC protection experts, the state of the art products.Any analysis that takes a complete look at the PC protection business knows...

If you have not downloaded the latest version of AVG Antivirus 2011 free edition mandatory update, it would be sure to pay attention to intercept it before the collapse of your computer system; because the AVG update released on December 1 can crash Windows 7 running on 64-bit PC completely.The problem lies in 271.1.1/3292 (432/3292) database update progress; when the update is completed, the software will prompt to restart, then the affected computer...

Almost everyone has a computer, but if you haven't taken steps to secure it, you could be living in some serious Internet danger.Did you know your wireless access signal on your home computer can extend beyond your house?Alnori Frattarelli of Green Hills didn't.Recent incidents underscore need for protecting against hit and run style WiFi attacks.The technology sure makes your life easier but it's also giving cyber crooks a whole new way to hack...

We’ve been hearing it for years: antivirus software is dead. But is it true? If so, it seems to have more lives than Richard Nixon.Rather than being the industry’s swan song, mobile devices could be its redemption opportunity.The antivirus industry is in major transition as threats have evolved from being just the viruses and worms written to exploit holes in Windows that plagued computers in the 1990s to the exploits that target vulnerabilities...

While malware threats for the Mac may still be limited, there are plethora of other nasty to watch out for online. That’s why McAfee has released a pair of its popular protection products for the Mac: McAfee Internet Security and McAfee Family Protection. These products permit Mac users to surf the Internet safely.If you’re just looking to keep your own surfing habits from getting you into trouble, McAfee Internet Security can protect you from...

Kaspersky Lab has welcomed latest moves by Facebook and CEOP (the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Service) to provide users of the social networking site a panic button app.The app, which is designed to protect children who use the Facebook social networking site, is a good move says the IT security vendor, but there needs to be more education and vigilance in order to keep young people safe online.Ram Herkanaidu, a member of Kaspersky's...

According to data released by Admob in 2010, 65 percent of iPod touch users and 13 percent of iPhone users are below the age of 17. Furthermore, twice as many kids own an Internet-enabled mobile device versus a computer1.Today McAfee also released results from its Secret Life of Teens survey which provides a detailed snapshot of online teen behavior. It reveals that 85 percent of teens go online somewhere other than at home and under the supervision...

The Xbox 360’s new motion gaming peripheral will be called “Microsoft Kinect”, replacing old name “Project Natal,”. There are also some new details about the games that will be available for the device.One of the games among them will be a white water rafting simulation. It turns out that game will actually be part of a suite of games called Kinect Adventures. That package will include bowling, boxing, track and field, volleyball, table tennis...

Millions of people use Internet every day to shop, bank, make travel arrangements, download music and movies, and connect with friends and family. Cyber criminals make use of this information to target your family with threats like viruses, spyware, and many more.Computer without anti-spyware protection are more vulnerable to identity threats, credit card threats, and other personal information being used by hackers. Spywares can also lead to annoying...

Antivirus firewall software are two different method to secure your laptop against being compromised. A firewall blocks access to your machine, while an antivirus scans your machine for signs of a virulent disease and deletes them. A third quite product is an anti-spyware that is specifically targeted to stop unwanted ads and examine your laptop activity. Antivirus firewall software is incorporated during a comprehensive security suite. An epidemic can arrive gain access to your computer either...

Symantec a leading Antivirus and Antispyware company reported that there are more than 12000 malware detected every day. What actually malware means? Malware is a short name for malicious software they are designed to infiltrate your PC without your consent.The best-known types of malware, viruses and worms, are known for the manner in which they spread, rather than any other particular behavior. The term computer virus is used for a program that...

Today users always get confused in selecting the top antivirus along with several options available in the market. While choosing the best antivirus software program for your PC, you should do antivirus comparison analyze according to your requirements and after that look for the features that suit you.With the availability of a variety of antivirus brands, it is very difficult to choose the best antivirus software for your PC. Although most of them look similar, there are major differences in...

Your PC can be infected by virus, spyware, threats even if you have an antivirus installed. I constantly advised to regularly update your antivirus and secure your PC against latest virus-threats. Users want to install an antivirus program on his Windows XP PC.Basic Steps To Install Antivirus ProgramDownload Antivirus:- Download the antivirus program of your choice. Save the installation setup on your desktop.Start Setup:- Double-click on...

Antivirus safeguards your system against rouge and malicious application threat such as virus, keyloggers, spywares, adware’s and explicit malwares. Recently, I purchased HP laptop from HP dealer. Two days back, when I was working on my laptop, I got a notification stating that my system has a virus on it. I downloaded and install Antivirus AVG free version and performed complete scanning of system, but it did not worked. Finally, I decided to contact...

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