Security researchers have uncovered a new type of ransomware which is not actually designated as malware but attempts to extort payment from its victims nevertheless. The new strain of ransomware is being labeled “HTML Ransomware” and it works by injecting JavaScript code into the browser. …
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Children are curious and enthusiastic by design, there is very little we can do about that. However, when it comes to kids, computers, and the internet – it is, in my humble opinion – extremely important to keep our innocents safe from unsavory content. Fortunately, …
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It’s a fact of life, much like death and taxes, if you own and operate a PC for any length of time you are almost certain to encounter malware. This is an area where it seems everyone has an opinion and advice on how to …
What are keyloggers! Are they the nasty little critter you see to your left, or are they just a figment of your imagination? Well, a lot of people can be fooled into thinking… no big deal, I won’t have that problem. But think again, as …
I’m constantly on the lookout for new, interesting or innovative freeware, but anything labeled portable is always bound to pique my interest, regardless. Not all software can be portable of course, many programs need to be integrated into the system in order for them to …
Here’s a great way to add the Christmas spirit to your Desktop; lots of free animated sparkly Christmas trees and Christmassy snow globes to choose from. Download as many as you like. Each tree or globe measures around 3″ x 2″ and they display over …
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[important]This article was written by Bill Pytlovany and has been reposted here with his kind permission. Bill is the developer of the well known WinPatrol security program, he is among the original cyber-security researchers and one of the founding fathers of the Internet as we …
[important]UPDATE (22nd December, 2012): Please read through the associated comments under this article. As you can see, this software developer has offered an explanation of the issues associated with his software, it seems pretty obvious that he made an honest error in judgement and has now …
Beware Classle Soft freeware! (Now fixed, please see update) Read More »
If you’re tired of viewing PDF documents via traditional reader software which simply scrolls up and down pages, you may be interested in taking a look at this innovative freeware from Web Stunning. Flipping PDF Reader will transform your PDFs into flipbook format where turning …
Flipping PDF Reader: A fresh & innovative way to view PDFs Read More »
When it comes to computers I’m not much into aesthetics, it’s more about practicalities and productivity for me. I’ve never installed 3rd party screensavers, never even used a screensaver. My desktop background has been an ancient static image until I started using Windows 7, and …
These days, whenever discussions turn to cleaning infected computers there are two names which are mentioned regularly and often – Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware. No doubting both these free scanner/removers are excellent choices but there is another contender here which seems to be, to a …
Emsisoft Anti-Malware Free – the ‘forgotten’ alternative? Read More »
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