Articles Tagged “virus”

  • Downloading AVG Anti-Virus For Linux

    How To Install And Use AVG Antivirus In Linux Mint / Ubuntu

    It is necessary for Linux Mint / Ubuntu users desktop user to secure their desktops by installing a zero configuration firewall like Firestarter and install an Anti-Virus like AVG. For a tutorial on how to install and use Firestarter, go here. Here’s how to install and use AVG Anti-Virus in Linux Mint / Ubuntu: 1. [...]

  • How To Remove Persistent Malware Using Hitman Pro

    How To Remove Persistent Malware Using Hitman Pro

    We all are well aware that no anti-virus software has a 100% detection rate. To ensure that the PC remains free from virus/malware infection, we need to supplement antivirus with a good anti-malware program. Hitman Pro by SurfRight is one such anti-malware. The program not only scans your PC for malware infections but also uses [...]

  • Tips on Understanding the Dangers of Spyware and Adware

    Tips on Understanding the Dangers of Spyware and Adware

    By: Paul Wilson Money is the very crux of adware and spyware. These pose several problems and are a security risk. Adware is a program that displays advertisements on the computer whether you want them or not. They are not just connected to particular websites or free software but are programmed to start up whenever [...]