Many would think that the way to find out if your computer is infected with malware is to simply scan it with your anti-virus software. If it finds an infection then you’re infected, and if it doesn’t then you’re safe, right? Well no, sadly it isn’t that simple! This guide … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered how online criminals are able to stay hidden so well? And have you ever wondered why online crimes such as phishing, hacking, botnets and hosting of malicious / offensive content are still very common and show no signs of being controlled? Well, just one of the … Continue reading
This guide will give you detailed removal instructions for the Google redirect virus. This particular virus is not only stubborn, but it also carries a higher level security alert due to the potential damage it can cause. This Google redirect virus removal guide will explain step-by-step how to remove it. … Continue reading
On the 31st of January 2012, Avira officially released their latest update to their free antivirus software which comes with a few subtle changes and a slightly tweaked user interface. Let’s start with the interface. User Interface If I had one criticism of Avira’s interface over the years it’s that … Continue reading
HijackThis is one of the most useful malware removing tools available, it is also free which is an added bonus. It works by scanning your computer in many different areas and brings back a list of files, registry keys and programs that are present on your system. HijackThis does not … Continue reading
Removing the Zlob Trojan malware The Zlob Trojan malware family have been circulating the Internet since 2006 and are still causing havoc. A lot of antivirus vendors have the Zlob Trojan virus strings in their definitions but there are still new variations coming out which are evading detection. The Zlob … Continue reading
Removing TDSS malware The TDSS malware family group is a particularly sophisticated type of rootkit which can be quite difficult to detect and can often go unnoticed on a system for quite some time. What is a rootkit? – A rootkit is a type of malicious software which has been … Continue reading