Internet Safety

Proxy servers are websites that allow you to access the Internet without leaving any personal information behind. Proxy servers are useful for getting around blocked websites on public networks,...

Limewire is a popular peer-to-peer sharing network in which you can download songs, pictures, and all types of media. However, there are some people who upload viruses onto Limewire so that they...

BitTorrent is a fast and efficient method for downloading movies, audio and other files from the Internet. It works by connecting you to a "peer-to-peer" network, on which you share the data you...

The Internet has become a part of our lives and most of us have come across the annoying pop-ups or advertisements that are inappropriate for kids. There are a lot of Internet filters that you...

In 2008, Nevada became the first state to require businesses to encrypt email messages to customers that contain personal information. The reason for email encryption is that email communications...

this tutorial applies to windows, OSX, and linux, but will focus on windows. if it does not work on vista or windows 7 (aka vista) you are SOL. Next time get an OS that doesn't inherently...

Downloading music is one of the most popular things that people do online. You can download music on several different sites. When using reputable sites, music files don't need to be scanned, but...

If your a victim of fraud of any sort, the best action to take is to file a fraud complaint with your state attorney general. In many cases they will help you to obtain a refund for the money you...

Get money refunded on an internet purchase if the item does not arrive or if you are scammed by a seller. The key is to act as soon as you realize your item will not arrive. Give the seller time...

Mydoom is a malware worm affecting computers running under Microsoft Windows operating systems. It spreads primarily via an email attachment that, once executed, resends the worm to email...

Scvhost.exe is a process component of several Trojan horses. Primarily distributed via peer-to-peer networks and ActiveX components on websites, its main purpose is to download and install...

Testing your Antivirus protection is not really necessary but it can put your mind as ease. The good news is you do not really need to go looking for a REAL virus to test your protection. There...

Internet fraud and scams are on the rise. There probably are very few people who read this article who have not had at least a phishing email arrive in the inbox of their email account. According...

XMG.exe is malware, and is generally dangerous for a computer's well being. It can be downloaded from the Internet without a user's consent and then place itself deep into the hard drive. Once...

Viruses and other malware are becoming harder and harder to distinguish from normal computer files and folders. System32.EXE is a prime example of this. System32 normally is a crucial folder on...

Many web filters and security features exist that allow you to block a wide range of websites with questionable content, but what if you want to just restrict one or a few specific websites?...

Because the world now utilizes the internet, internet fraud or crime is on the rise. If you have been defrauded or have been the victim of an internet crime including identity theft, there are a...

Svchost32.exe is a component of several backdoor Trojan horses, such as Trojan/Backdoor MiMail.I, CoolWebSearch and W32/Agobot-TM worms, that are spread through Yahoo! Messenger and email...

Svchosts is a program that is a normal Windows system service. A virus was created, however, that edits and alters files that run in Windows with the name "Svchosts.exe". When users browse its...

Nail.exe is a component of Aurora, a combination adware/hijacker that generates excessive pop-up adware messages and monitors browsing habits of the users of infected computers. Browsing data is...

With the Internet growing on a daily basis, it is becoming easier for a computer to become infected with a virus. To combat this problem, there are antivirus programs ready to be downloaded and...

CyberSitter 9 is a software program that you can download and install on your computer in order to monitor and control Internet browsing for your children. If you are ever unable to un-install the...

There are many programs on the market that you can use in order to prevent a mailbox full of spam. SpamBlocker is one of those programs, but what you may not know is that some of those programs...

Browsing the Internet can be risky without taking precautions. Viruses, spyware and trojans are a few issues you're faced with on a daily basis. But there are plenty of tools to help keep your...

Piracy of copyrighted material, including printed matter and music recordings, has existed for as long as there have been copyrights. In recent years, the largest growth in illegal copying has...

In the most basic terms, Free Adware 2007 provides computer protection from spyware by scanning a user's computer and finding spyware installed files. This process works much in the same manner as...

In this day and age, it is becoming increasingly easier to get a virus or malicious spyware on your computer. This can cause massive slowdown in day to day applications, and can even crash your...

With the advent of file-sharing torrents, a number of people started using them for illegal purposes such as software piracy. As this practice became more well known, many internet users began to...

It sounds weird, but I have invented a way and tried it successfully too on people who had been constantly spamming my inbox. Especially the ones who request me to accept million dollar funds from...

Sending a file to a contact using Skype is simple. You can transfer a file to a Skype user on your contact list or you can send a file to many users at once in Skype Chat. To easily transmit...

If file sharing is enabled on your computer, your hard disk is available to anyone on your network. The "always connected" benefit of cable and xDSL Internet service also results in increased...