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McAfee False Detection Lock Ups

Krebs on Security has posted that McAfee has flagged legitmate system files as being harmful causing windows to lock up. Read more here: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2010/04/mcafee-false-detection-locks-up-windows-xp/

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Pwn2Own Contest

The annual contest is under way. PCMag has early results here.

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Facebook Scams

If you are a Facebook user you should be watchful for scams. The following link has some great information: view article

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Email Bank Scam

Another Email Bank Scam The criminals just don’t give up on those classic email scams. Disclaimer: Please do not visit the web link contained in the email letter. HSBC is a real bank, but their web address is http://www.hsbc.com not the fake one contained in the email. And why would a real bank ask you [...]

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Adware Fraud

If a pop-up window opens that claims your computer has hundreds of infections, or your identity is at risk… (this is just one such example) the author is looking to have you purchase this fraudulent software. This is a type of social engineered adware that is simply looking to part you from your money with [...]

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AVAST! False Positives with latest definition update.

Avast screwed up today with their latest virus definitions. Reporting viruses found on systems when programs were created with Delphi. Skype, Spybot Search and Destroy, Spyware Terminator, and many more are being reported as having a virus. This is a false positive. Choose to ignore warning or disable Avast until a fix has been implemented.

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Spyware and Virus Removal – User beware of the false positive

Spyware or virus removal is easy huh? Fire up your favorite spyware or virus removal program. Update the program with the latest definitions. Remove the found threats. COOL! Later you shut down your computer. The next day you go to turn your computer back on, but wait…the PC does not boot. NOT SO COOL! What happened? More than likely your favorite spyware or [...]

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Registry Cleaners

Windows Guru Ed Bott states his case against registry cleaners. The article was written in 2005, but the recommendations are still as true today as the day he wrote about registry cleaners. Please take registry cleaners out of your routine PC maintenance. View article: here

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Avast Registration Video Instruction

Looking to register or re-register the Free version of Avast Anti-Virus? Watch this video: here

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Windows 7

I am often asked if the upgrade from XP or Vista to Windows 7 is worth it. Yes…I love it. Faster, more secure, cooler. To see if your system is capable download Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Run the advisor and follow the instructions. Windows 7 has made my old laptop new again.

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