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Free Malware Elimination Software

Malware (malicious software) is rampant and almost impossible to totally avoid.  According to the Wikipedia definition, “Malware includes computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, dishonest adware, scareware, crimeware, most rootkits, and other malicious and unwanted software or program.” Malware can … Continue reading

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Can a Mac Ever Get a Virus?

Macintosh enthusiasts extol the safety of their computers when compared to PCs.  There are even some who go so far as to say that Mac’s are virus-proof.  So are Mac’s inherently immune to viruses?  Can a Mac actually get infected … Continue reading

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Tune Up (3) – Malware

Malware is the shortened term for “malicious software”.  It denotes any software that installs itself on a computer without the owner’s permission.  Two types of malware are adware and spyware. Note: Computer viruses are another type of malware.  It is … Continue reading

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