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What Is a Computer Virus and Why Should You Worry About It?

The word 'virus' gets tossed around a lot. Here's what actually counts, what to watch for, and how to stay two clicks ahead ...
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These Free Virus Removal Tools Fixed My Slow PC

Every time I've had the pleasure of troubleshooting a slow computer, I've discovered that viruses were sapping the PC's performance—and that's included my own. However, you don't have to start pricing ...
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Addressing cybersecurity challenges: What’s the best anti-virus advice?

The number of hacks has been increasing worldwide. — © AFP/File Noel Celis The number of hacks has been increasing worldwide. — © AFP/File Noel Celis A ...
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Thousands of Computer Viruses Are Created Every Day. Here’s How to Protect Your Computer From Cyberattacks

Dianna Gunn built her first WordPress website in 2008. Since then, she's poured thousands of hours into understanding how websites and online businesses work. She's shared what she's learned on blogs ...
PC World

Is that virus warning real? How to spot false alarms

Antivirus software is not free of errors and sometimes reports computer viruses where there are none. For this reason, the company Procolored, a manufacturer of textile printers, indignantly defended ...