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Computer Viruses
Computer viruses are harmful pieces of software which can reproduce themselves and automatically spread to other computers and networks. Questions about computer virus techniques and specific computer viruses belong here.
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You can either send a nasty letter to Norton (which won't get you anywhere :/), or you can install other antivirus software (after, of course, uninstalling Norton). If you chose to install different antivirus software, I would recommend Microsoft Security Essentials which in my opinion is the best antivirus software out there. It is completely free. It doesn't slow down your system, or anything like other antivirus software do. I barely notice that I have it except when every once in a while it asks me to scan my computer (which is a good thing). If you don't want to download that, there is also AVG Free. It isn't nearly as good, it has advertisements, and it slows down your computer, but I like it way better than Norton.
Hopefully this helps, sorry that I don't know a way to stop Norton from doing that.
How do you ban a website from your computer?
Yes you can by added the website to your host files or blocking it with your firewall
How do you set a virus on someone else's computer?
Click start>click run type in msconfig and then press enter. Goto the start up tab and uncheck everything except your anti virus.click ok and reboot. When you come back to the desktop check the box 'do not show this message again" and click ok .
You need to run these 3 essential programs to remove all the spyware on your computer.
If you do not have an internet security suite and only an anti virus
1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
2. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
3. Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot or Superantispyware
Browsers
Use Mozilla firefox or the google chrome browser for browsing unsafe websites
Install ThreatFire
ThreatFire, features innovative real-time behavioral protection technology that provides powerful standalone protection or the perfect complement to traditional signature-based antivirus programs offers unsurpassed protection against both known and unknown zero-day viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, buffer overflows, spyware, adware and other malware.
Run an online virus scan like
* Trend Micro HouseCall * Kaspersky free online virus scanner * Windows Live OneCare safety scanner * BitDefender Online Scanner * ESET Online Antivirus Scanner * F-Secure Online Virus Scanner * avast! Online Scanner
update your software by running
Secunia Online Software Inspector
Install a good antivirus in your computer.
Keep your antivirus updated. If automatic updates are available, configure your antivirus to use them.
Keep your permanent antivirus protection enabled at all times.
Do binary files cause viruses?
Binary file that has malicious code in it can create viruses. It depends on the programming on how it will be executed. Security of Operating System is considered on how handling such files.
I want to download a computer virus?
Although this question can be interpreted as weird, some sanity can be found. There are several virus databases that makes study of different viruses possible. However, questioning something like this in this kind of way makes you not qualified for the link. Try http://www.virus-database.com/.
How do you remove exe file from computer?
If you mean inside of Regedit, you click Start, Run, enter Regedit, hit F3 inside Regedit, and enter the name of the exe. Then delete the sections in the registry which name that file. You may need to delete the entire branch if it pertains to the deleted software. You may need to run a registry cleaner to remove the rest of the orphaned file entries.
If you merely mean to delete the .exe files and folders:
1. Using your file explorer, browse to each file and folder listed in the Folders and Files sections.
2. Select the file or folder and press SHIFT+Delete on the keyboard.
3. Click Yes in the confirm deletion dialog box.
What could be the consequences for computer hacking?
- Up to thirty years in jail
- Up to a $100,000 fine
- Loss of electronic privileges
- A felony record.
Another consequence which is also the key motivation for hackers to do what they do is understanding of new technology. Hacking allows hackers to learn about technology, security, and safety. In a way, hacking improves security instead of the commonly held view of the opposite. Please note: Hackers in this perspective should not be confused with "crackers" who attack systems for their own personal gain or to "just cause havoc".
What is Destructive Event Or Prank A Virus Was Created To Deliver?
If the program is a virus, it is intended to harm your computer, make your computer a zombi or to gather your personal data from your computer for criminal use.
What are your options in dealing with virus attacks?
If your computer is attacked by a virus, try running your anti-virus program so that it can be removed. If you don't already have a program installed, you can do a web search to find one. Malwarebytes and Spybot are two popular programs. However, there are viruses that prevent computer users from using or installing anti-virus programs. If that happens, you may need to do a fresh install of your operating system. This may erase important files.
How can you ensure that your computer is at less risk from computer viruses?
Viruses, Trojans, any physical disturbance, power surge, overload of files- all this factors can affect your computer hardware. To keep risks to a minimum daily maintenance, antivirus software is very important.
Should you turn Windows Defender off when running kaspersky?
If McAfee Security Suite has an anti spyware component then you will not need windows defender
How do you delete all mails messages in once from the inbox of computer?
how to you delete all the email messages in onces from the inbox of computer
How do you create a hidden folder?
There are two ways:
The first way - just name the folder dot-something ex ".folder" or ".hidden". The system may not let you do this, so just go into Terminal and type:
"mv /path/to/folder /path/to/.folder".
Note: If you have a space, use a \, like this:
"mv /path\ with\ a\ space/to/folder /path\ with\ a\ space/to/.folder"
The second way is to just flag the folder as hidden, as shown:
Into a terminal, type
"chflags hidden /path/to/folder"
Use "chflags nohidden /path/to/folder" to show again.
To show hidden files/folders in the open/save sheet, press Command-Shift-.
To show hidden files/folders in Finder, go into a terminal and type:
"defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES"
To hide, of course, type:
"defaults write ... AppleShowAllFiles NO"
How virus will attack computer ram?
Viruses don't normally "attack" your RAM, but they can use large quantities of it themselves - which will slow down your system. Viruses usually attack other things on your system, like your files or your hard drive itself. There is no way they could directly attack your RAM, since your RAM is a physical piece of hardware.
What are the name of 10 antivirus?
the top ten is
1) norton 360
2) kaspersy internet security
3) mccaffe total portection
4) norton internet securety 2010
5) nod32 antivirus
6) AVG antivirus
7) norton antivirus
8) kaspersy antivirus 2010
9) bitdefender
10) avast
How do you remove the backdoor trojan: Trojan horse IRCBackdoor.Sd Bot.2kk?
You'll need to buy a good anti-virus tool.
Answer
What Is Trojan?A Trojan (or Trojan horse, Trojan virus) is a kind of malware which appears to perform a desirable function for the user but instead facilitates unauthorized access to the user's computer system. Trojan virus are designed to allow a hacker remote access to a target computer system. It is very dangerous for you that to have a Trojan installed on your system. Your PC will be attacked easier than before. Trojan provides others with approach to control your computer. Trojan virus not only slows down the computer performance but also collects your private information, deletes PC files maliciously, steals your passwords, modifies your system settings, and monitors your computer activity. If you don't remove Trojan hidden on your computer and keep running the risky system, your computer will get more and more unstable and someday the system would be crashed. How to remove Trojan easily?There are many a Trojan removal solutions available on the Internet. Any one of them may probably help you remove Trojan virus. However, we are now talking about which removal solution is the best and most effective one. Nobody wants to waste much time to remove Trojan virus. The most common way to remove Trojan virus is to delete the program which contains Trojan. And you have to find out the program with problem firstly. It is really a time consuming method for you to remove Trojan virus. Therefore, you need a Trojan removal tool to help you clean your computer.See if you can take a photo of the blue screen. If not, boot the computer into safe mode or into command prompt and see if any of the files are corrupt. If the computer continuously reboots, into a blue screen, then it could be corrupted files, or it could be a hardware issue (namely the power supply).
Will hardsextube.com give you a virus?
No, according to this webpage:
http://safeweb.norton.com/report/show?url=hardsextube.com
Removing malware from System Restore points
To remove malware you must first disable System Restore, then scan the system with up-to-date antivirus software - allowing it to clean, delete, or quarantine any viruses found. After the system has been disinfected, you may then re-enable the System Restore.
Can you have avast antivirus and ccleaner on the same computer?
Yes, these programs work together quite well, you might consider using Ad-Aware 2008 -even the free version is good- with them as it gets a couplethingsthose both miss.
How do you stop the old msn from automatically signing into your msn?
I finally found the answer and it works for all systems. I used the old Add and Remove Programs (it may be called something different on your computer) and deleted the Live Messenger Sign In Assistant. This removed it and I was done repeatedly exiting it right in sign in.
Beep codes are designed to inform you of an error without having to rely on an external output device. Many of the beep codes relate to video, while others may indicate errors that may result in video output being unavailable in the first place. It was more efficient to handle all post errors of this nature by using beep codes.
What are some examples of computer hacking?
Just watch swordfish, die hard 4 or war games. You'll understand what hacking is then... or at least the Hollywood perception. And that's why most people get into hacking anyway, by watching films centered around it. Though in reality, there is a lot less action, all those long weekends partyin will have to become long weekends of fixing networks and programming if you ever plan on getting good at hacking. The most exciting thing you will probably end up doing is crimping RJ45's onto an ethernet every few weeks.
What are ways for malware authors to get around antivirus engines?
Some methods they use are:
Stealth mode - the virus intercepts requests from the anti-virus program and returns the information the anti-virus program would expect from a non-infected program.
Self-modification or mutation - the program changes its code slightly with each infection to make it harder for anti-virus software to create a "signature" for the virus
Encryption of the payload - this may obfuscate the actual virus, especially if a different encryption key is used each time. The code still has to have a decrypting function attached to allow the virus to unpack and execute.
Polymorphic viruses - this is sort of a combination of the encryption and mutation tactics. The virus payload is encrypted and the decrypting function modifies itsself with each infection to make it very tough to create a signature for the virus.
