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Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit

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 … Continue reading

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Basic Malware

I’m writing this article so that I can refer callers to it. It’s going to be very, very basic. I’ve been getting calls from people who have been referred by my clients, generally with serious malware issues on their computers. … Continue reading

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Freeware Security List

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 … Continue reading

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If You Need Another Warning

… consider yourself warned.  I have encountered several machines recently on which people were either running without anti-virus protection or had allowed the anti-virus subscription to lapse, sometimes for long periods of time.  I know it’s tempting to avoid that … Continue reading

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