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Ad-Aware Free vs Ad-Aware Pro

Posted Jun.13, 2011 under Adware, PC Security

Get rid of cyberthreats and have complete protection against it with AdAware!

AdAware is one of the most popular anti-spyware tool that detects and removes malware, spyware and adware on a user’s computer. For more info, check out: AdAware

Here, I will discuss to you the difference between - The Free version: AdAware Free and the Paid ones: AdAware Pro. You may think, Why pay when I can have one for free ? So I have here a a short comparison between the two:

First we have Ad-Aware Free, this is an Internet Security that has the basic protection functionality that won’t affect the performance of your computer.

Ad- Aware Free features real-time protection, advanced Genocode detection technology, rootkit protection, automatic updates, and much more. All to ensure that you have the power to protect yourself online.

Adaware Free Features:

Comprehensive malware protection.Powerful threat detection, removal and repair. Blocks spyware, Trojans, blended malware, and more – plus behavior-based heuristics safeguard against unknown and newly emerging threats.

Anti-Virus.Detection, removal, and repair of traditional virus threats.

Basic real-time protection. Ad-Watch Live! Basic process protection blocks malicious processes and infected programs that try to start or run on your system.

Download protection. Provides an additional layer of protection that lets you download files confidently.

Removes all traces of infections and cookies.Removes all traces of infections that can slow down your computer.

Automatic Updates.Continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks.

If you need added security and deeper layers of protection, then, Ad-Aware Pro is a good choice.

Adaware Pro gives you the power to protect your online security and privacy so that you can use the Internet how, when, and where you want. It offers advanced internet security protection.

AdAware Pro Features:

Comprehensive malware protection , Anti-Virus, Basic real-time protection, Download protection, Removes all traces of infections and cookies, PLUS:

Expert real-time protection- Ad-Watch Live! Expert stops threats in real-time by blocking connections to blacklisted IP addresses, malicious processes, registry changes, and malicious files.

Advanced rootkit removal system- Expert level rootkit technology to uncover and remove even the most complex monitoring tools, including user mode & kernel mode rootkits.

Speed up PC start time – Removes unnecessary clutter from your computer’s start-up process.

Do Not Disturb Mode
10 Automatic updates- Continuous pulse updates to guard your privacy against cyber attacks.

Expert Technical Support-Free support whenever you need it. Includes direct, in-product access to the Lavasoft Support Center.

Whether it’s free or paid , important thing is that it meets the needs of your Pc protection needs and it defends your computer from any threats and spyware.

For more info, check out: AdAware Pro

Tags: Ad-Aware, Adware, antivirus, Malware, online protection, PC Security, Trojan

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Watch out for fake BitDefender called Bytedefender

Posted May.26, 2010 under Malware, Trojans

BitDefender, the award winning online security software provides great protection against viruses and other threats. ByteDefender on the other hand is a rogue/trojan that exploits BitDefender’s name for malicious purposes.

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Warning Phishing Attempts with Fake Microsoft Mail

Posted Jun.24, 2009 under Phishing

This morning I received an email looking like it was sent my Microsoft alerting me about a critical update for Microsoft Outlook. The Microsoft updates are normally automatic so I got suspicious.

Hovering my mouse over the link my suspicion was confirmed. It’s an advanced phishing attempt to lure information from the recipients of this email.

Phishing Attemt - Click for larger image

Phishing Attempt - Click for larger image

If you would proceed downloading this code it will NOT update your Outlook software, but instead install malicious code on your computer.

The so called Trojan that’s installed is created to gather sensitive personal information, log in names and passwords. The trojan will watch you visit major banks, facebook accounts, Myspace and Youtube.

Never click on links in emails that you aren’t familiar with. You can read more about Phisihing here.

Keep safe!

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

Tags: microsoft phishing, Phishing, Trojan, Trojans

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Ransom-ware is back

Posted May.05, 2009 under Malware, Trojans

Watch out people for Ransom-ware is back!

Ransom-ware is a computer malware which sorts of kidnaps or holds a user’s computer files even system, turn it into a hostage and then demands a ransom for a fix.

Just when we thought that the 2005 ransom ware attack against a company (where the hackers were eventually arrested) was dead and gone, this year, it has been again detected as a Trojan called TROJ_FAKEALE.BG. This type of of ransom-ware encrypts files opened by the user therefore making it unusable, it will the prompt the user to purchase a decryption od removal tool which claims to restore the files, which was after all encrypted by the Trojan itself. The purchase alone makes up for he reason on why it’s called a ransom-ware.

Users are required to purchase a $50 application called, “File Fix Professional”. Sad to say, it doesn’t really eliminate the problem, but rather, after the payment made to solve the matter, the Trojan finds those files again and re-encrypts them, problem arises again, user ends up on re-purchasing the same application, now that’s how the heist works.

A removal tool for the File Fix Professional and a file recovery toll have been posted at BleepingComputer forum.

Be careful, because not only does this syndicate victimize companies, they also target specifically those who are not so computer savvy. Taking extra precautions and having the right Antivirus solution installed on your computer will definitely keep you safe and secured from ransom-ware.

Until next time

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

Tags: Malware, ransom-ware, ransomware, Trojan

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Downadup Failed

Posted Apr.02, 2009 under PC Security, Security News, Trojans, Worms

According to safety experts on Symantec Antivirus software company the creators of the superworm Downadup (Conficker.c) failed doing any damage yesterday. I wrote about the Conficker worm about a month ago.

Several online security experts has warned about the built in attack plan the worm carried. A plan that was supposed to start yesterdan, April 1st.

A major reason for the failure is supposed to be the media attention the worm got.

Perhaps our article here at Online Security Guide helped

Until next time

Peter – Your Online Security Guide

Tags: conficker, Conficker.c, Downadup, Trojan, worm

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MySpace & Facebook Virus Attack

Posted Aug.07, 2008 under Phishing, Security News, Trojans

Two of the biggest social media sites, MySpace and Facebook, have recently faced a worm which has offered people a video but underhandedly inserts a Trojan into their vulnerable systems.

This social media phenomenon has been bound to catch the attention of vicious hackers and criminals. Especially because many younger users are may not be as cautious in clicking on flashing links or pop-ups. This has contributed to the most recent malware problem circulating the internet.