Microsoft Reports Internet Worms Rising but New Vulnerabilities down.

November 3, 2009

Microsoft issues a report that overall internet worms have increased by over 98% over the previous quarter.  Internet worms have gone from the 5th greatest threat all the way up to number 2nd on the list.  Worms are getting into personal computer and telling them that their computer is infected or redirecting them to other sites trying to get them purchase items.  On the bright side overall computer vulnerabilities have decreased over the same time.  Microsoft found that overall computer security vulnerabilities have decreased by over 30% in the last 6 months.  We believe this will actually start to increase with the release of Windows 7.  Computer security holes and vulnerabilities will be found in Windows 7 and it is only a matter of time before hackers start to go after Windows 7.  The more we educate user about computer security the safer the internet becomes.

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New Virus Spreading Across the Web

July 21, 2009

A new virus described as providing naked pictures of an ESPN commentator is spreading rapidly across the internet.  If you get an email about naked pictures of Erin Andrews don’t open it.  You will get a virus and not pictures.

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Windows Vista Service Pack 2

June 12, 2009

Microsoft has released service pack 2 for Windows Vista as a critical update this month.  The update will take about 30 minutes to an hour to install.


Internet Safety Center – Windows Vista

June 4, 2009

Microsoft has released the second service pack for Vista.  We recommend waiting a few week before you download it.  Let Microsoft fix the bugs before you download and install it.

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Internet Safety Center – Talk to your kids

June 2, 2009

The Internet isn’t a friendly place for kids.  It is full of pedophiles and cyberbullying.  The best thing for parent is to talk to their children and ask them if someone they don’t know has asked to talk to them.  Parent also need to talk about social networking sites like Facebook and Myspace.  You should ask your children if you can see their page or even ask them how to use the site.  The more you understand how to use the site the better advice you can provide.  Don’t worry about your own computer security today talk to your kids and make sure they are safe.

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Internet Safety Center – Clear Temp Files

June 2, 2009

The temporary Internet files should be cleaned out every month.   You can find it by going to start > accessories > system tools > Disk Cleanup.  The program has several default settings and we recommend keeping those settings.   Hit the ok button and allow the program to clean the files for you. Disk Cleanup will give you more space and speed up your computer.

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Internet Safety Center Run Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool

May 29, 2009

Microsoft has released a tool that is designed to remove malicious software from your computer.  To run the tool go to start > run > and type in mrt.exe.  Follow the steps and run a full system scan.  The scan will take several hours to run so running it before you go to bed is the best option.  This will remove viruses like Conficker and other threats.


Internet Safety Center Computer Backup

May 27, 2009

Now that we have installed all the Microsoft patches, antivirus, and spyware software it is time to backup your computer.   The best method of backup is to backup online.  Online backup keeps you information safe at a remote site that you can easily access.  You can also backup your information to a flash drive, external hard drive, or CD/DVD media.  It doesn’t matter what your preferred method is just as long as you create a backup of your computer.  Don’t put off creating a backup until tomorrow do it today.


Internet Safety Center Defrag your computer

May 26, 2009

Now that you have installed all the critical updates, antivirus, and spyware sofware it is time to defrag your computer.  Installing all these updates can cause files to unorganized and run slower then expected.  You will find under accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter.  It will take several hours to run so we advise your run it overnight.  You will notice that your computer is now running faster.

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Internet Safety Center – Spyware software

May 23, 2009

Spyware/malware programs are designed to install on your computer without your knowledge.  They are  designed to create pop-ups, steal passwords, identity theft, and mislead you.  One of the most common types of spyware are the ones that tell you your computer is infected with viruses and trojans.  They then tell you to install antivirus software and then you spend $50 or more and get nothing.  Don’t let yourself become a victim install spyware today.


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