How to fix host hijacks or host file hijacks for free
A former classmate’s computer suddenly stopped letting him get to search engines. Aside from that, his computer appeared to be normal. Fortunately he had some antivirus and antispyware software...
View ArticleWhy SSL isn’t fooolproof security
Over at Rabbit-Hole, a commenter posted that my low-tier VPN is unnecessary if you’re using SSL. He’s wrong. Perhaps I should have titled this “When SSL isn’t foolproof security,” but it’s too late...
View ArticleBeware of unexpected links in e-mail messages
Hackers are stealing Yahoo accounts by sending messages containing malicious web page links. The message looks like a link to a web page on MSNBC. But if an unsuspecting user clicks on it, it redirects...
View ArticleThe best free antivirus
I’ve been re-evaluating free antivirus programs. I think Microsoft Security Essentials is adequate if you don’t engage in risky behavior, and it doesn’t nag and doesn’t expire, both of which are good...
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