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Anti-virus

Posts tagged with "anti-virus"

24 April 2018 in Technology

Scam watch: have you been conned by fake tech support?

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Hand shadow over computer keyboard

Imagine the horror when you buy antivirus software to protect your computer and personal details, only to give access to them when you accidentally call a copycat tech support site? Fortunately, one member smelt a rat before any real damage could be done… (fake tech support sites…)

11 October 2015 in Money, Shopping, Technology

Is it too easy for fraudsters to steal our identities online?

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Fraud in light bulb

ID fraud isn’t a new problem. We all know we should shred our financial statements, lest a fraudster raids our bin. But with our lives moving online, there are lots of new opportunities for criminals to get our personal details.

(more on ID fraud…)

15 September 2014 in Money

Through the hacker’s eyes: how to bank safely online

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Password screen

Our latest test of online banking security found many have improved since last year. That’s not to say you should rest on your laurels. Here’s Ken, one of the hackers who helped us, on how to protect yourself.

(more about online security…)

22 January 2014 in Technology

Don’t be fooled by the ransomware scam

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It begins with a scary-looking pop-up on your computer, and it could end with you having to fork out hundreds of pounds to get your files back. Have you been hit by the ransomware scam?

(more about the ransomware scam…)

10 May 2013 in Technology

Would you pay to rent your PC software?

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Adobe Creative Cloud logo

Pity the poor software manufacturers of this world – they’re clearly scratching their heads and trying to figure out how on earth to make money these days. Do you buy software, or do you stick to the free stuff?

(more about subscription software…)

21 January 2013 in Technology

Why pay for antivirus? Windows 8 tops security software tests

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Man with Windows 8 laptop

You don’t have to spend a fortune to keep your PC free from viruses. In fact, could the results of our latest security software test spell the end for standalone security programs?

(more about security software…)

6 September 2012 in Technology

Are you worried about cybercrime?

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Have you ever been a victim of cybercrime? Would you even know whether your computer was infected? According to Symantec, 55% of people don’t know if their computer’s clean of viruses.

(more about cybercrime…)

27 June 2012 in Technology

Apple admits it – Macs aren’t immune to viruses

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Apple has removed a statement from its website which had implied that its Mac operating system was immune to viruses. If you own a Mac, did you think it couldn’t catch viruses?

(more about Mac viruses…)

19 June 2012 in Technology

Buying expensive anti-virus software won’t stop cybercrime

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A new report has unearthed something we’ve known about for some time, namely that spending a lot of money on anti-virus solutions is a waste of money and not necessarily the best way to tackle cybercrime.

(more about cybercrime…)

5 April 2012 in Technology

Anti-virus software built in to Windows 8 – yay or nay?

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Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system will come built in with beefier anti-virus security software than its predecessors. Is this move anti-competitive, or simply good news for PC users?

(more about Windows 8 anti-virus…)

29 March 2012 in Technology

Norton One anti-virus software – is it worth ÂŁ100?

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Man on computer

How much would you pay for anti-virus security software? Nothing? Maybe ÂŁ25 or so for an all-inclusive package with some impressive sounding protection features? How about ÂŁ99.99?

(more about Norton One…)

9 January 2012 in Technology

Have you ever fallen for a scam email?

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Have you ever been sent an email saying you have a delivery on the way? Did the email ask you to open an attachment holding further details? Were you expecting a delivery? If not, then it’s most likely a scam!

(more about scam emails…)

8 November 2011 in Technology

Mobile malware is the next big threat (apparently)

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It’s Get Safe Online week, and this national online security initiative is warning UK mobile users to be on the look out for malware apps. The question is, do you know anyone who’s been hit by mobile malware?

(more about mobile malware…)

4 November 2011 in Technology

The ‘Microsoft phone scam’ simply won’t hang up

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The thing that annoys me most about cold callers is not when they’re out to sell something, but when they’re trying to scam me into handing over my card details. Phone scams are on the up, as your comments prove.

(more about phone scams…)

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