A rootkit is that it is a computer software program which allows someone to spy on someone else’s computer from a remote location. Using a rootkit allows you to have full access to the other person’s computer, meaning you can …[Continue]
Rootkits: An Inside Look
Most people are familiar with viruses, worms and other malware that can infect and damage your computer but most people are not familiar with rootkits. A rootkit is computer software that allows people to control other computers from a remote …[Continue]
Rootkits Vs. Security Monitoring Software
In order to have an educated discussion about rootkits, as opposed to security monitoring software, it is important to understand what they are, what they do and how they get on your computer. It’s also important to discuss the difference …[Continue]
Removing Spyware From Your Computer in 3 Simple Steps
If you know you have a spyware-infected computer, ridding your computer of it should be your first priority if you want to keep it running smoothly. Depending on what type of spyware has invaded your system, it can cause serious …[Continue]
How to Detect Spyware on Your Computer
Most spyware is relatively harmless and won’t do much damage to your PC’s hard drive; however, some spyware applications can destroy your hard drive while stealing your valuable personal information. The biggest problem for most people is detecting spyware on …[Continue]
You Can Remove Spyware From Your Computer
While removing spyware on your own might feel a bit intimidating or seem like it’s more work than it’s worth, it is actually fairly easy to do. If you can be patient with yourself and follow directions carefully, removing spyware …[Continue]
Spyware 101: What It Is, Why It’s Harmful and How To Rid Your Computer of It
Spyware may be found on the computers of anyone who accesses the internet with any frequency and, while most spyware programs are relatively harmless, some of them can cause major damage to your system, including crashing hard drive, rendering your …[Continue]
Pros and Cons of Paying a Pro to Remove Spyware
It might seem extremely tempting to pay someone to remove spyware from your computer; however, under some circumstances, you can do it yourself. Removing spyware is necessary; hiring or paying someone to do it for you is not. There are …[Continue]