You don’t want to just do a search for security software. It’s quite possible that you’ll find a tool that is useless, or even is malware itself.
Thus this excellent list of security software at Gizmo’s Freeware. Several of these tools are ones I use and recommend. There are, however, a number I haven’t used, so I can’t speak personally regarding every one. Still, it’s an excellent place to start.
(HT: Sun and Shield)
Smishing is sending a faked text to your phone in an attempt to gain personal information. This personal information can be used to gain access to other accounts. Here’s a link with more information. It’s targeted at me, as a service provider, but it provides you with information you need as well.
I recommend Malwarebytes Anti-Malware regularly. I like to call it the “biggest broom” for sweeping out a computer that has been infected. I want to alert you to a new tool from the same company, Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit (HT: TechRepublic). It’s still in Beta, but is quite well along in that testing. Be sure to read…
Spoof emails can be convincing if they contain the right information. Further, how do you know whether you have actually been hacked? Here are some tips.
There’s a new version of a common scam, one in which someone claims to be customer support for a major company. In this case, the ad falsely purports to be from Amazon and leads to a fake infection warning which claims to be from Windows Defender, and provides a phone number you can call for…
Top 3 Myths about Hackers on Facebook from thatsnonsense.com provides some good information, though in my experience trying to explain to people the difference between being hacked and having installed rogue software is usually futile. All they know is their computer is doing something they didn’t plan, and they want it to stop. It’s difficult…
Your pride in your child may represent a security, safety, and privacy issue.
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