Viruses/Spyware

What is DNS Hijacking?

Tue, May 17, 2011 DNS, hijacking, re-direct, redirect, direct 24969 0/5 (0 Vote)

What is DNS Hijacking? The DNS Hijacking that we've seen covers changes made to several Windows components. Windows uses registry values to help resolve domain names into IP Addresses. Hijacking these values can cause all programs... Read More

What is FakeAV?

Tue, May 31, 2011 FakeAV, Fake Anti Virus, Rogue, AntiVirus, Scareware, malware 27935 4.75/5 (4 Votes)

What is FakeAV? FakeAV or Fake AntiVirus, also known as Rogue AntiVirus, Rogues, or ScareWare, is a class of malware that displays false alert messages to the victim concerning threats that do not really exist. These alerts will prompt... Read More

What is Malware?

Tue, May 17, 2011 malware, virus, spyrware, torjan, adware, anti-virus, anti 10533 0/5 (0 Vote)

MALWARE Malware or malicious software is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent. It is a portmanteau of the words "malicious" and "software". The expression is a general... Read More

What is Spyware?

Tue, May 17, 2011 spyware, adware, malware, virus, viruses, ads 33061 0/5 (0 Vote)

Spyware Guide Spyware is computer software that collects personal information about users without their informed consent. The term, coined in 1995 but not widely used for another five years, is often used interchangeably with adware and... Read More