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Category: Malware

Our Malware category provides information and resources on the latest types of malware and guidance on protecting your devices and data against malware attacks. We cover topics such as antivirus software, firewalls, data backup, and malware removal and recovery. Whether you’re an IT professional or simply interested in staying safe online, our category is the perfect place to stay informed. Join our community and share your thoughts in the comments section.

The Ultimate Malware Removal Guide
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The Ultimate Malware Removal Guide

Understanding the Malicious Menace Ah, the joys of owning a computer – where our digital lives unfold in a delicate balance between productivity and, well,

P2P Dangers: Avoid Malware Infections
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P2P Dangers: Avoid Malware Infections

P2P Dangers: Avoid Malware Infections The Perils of the Peer-to-Peer Playground I’ll never forget the day my life turned upside down. It started like any

Malware Protection on Public Devices
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Malware Protection on Public Devices

The Dangers of Juice Jacking As someone who’s constantly on the move, I’ve learned the hard way that charging my devices in public can be

Public Wi-Fi Safety Against Malware
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Public Wi-Fi Safety Against Malware

The Dangers of Public Wi-Fi: A Hacker’s Playground Imagine this: You’re on a business trip, frantically trying to update your bank details before your credit

Avoiding Malware from Pop-up Ads
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Avoiding Malware from Pop-up Ads

Beware the Lurking Dangers: Outsmarting Pop-up Malware As I sat at my desk, sipping my morning coffee and preparing for another day of tinkering with

Common Malware Infection Tactics
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Common Malware Infection Tactics

The Rise of the Cyber Underworld Ah, the joys of technology – where our lives have become so intertwined with digital devices that we can

Securing Home Networks from Malware
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Securing Home Networks from Malware

The Looming Threat of Malware and Your Home Network As a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast, I’ve always taken pride in my ability to keep my home

Stop Your PC from Becoming a Bot Slave
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Stop Your PC from Becoming a Bot Slave

Outsmarting the Bots: A Hands-On Guide to Keeping Your PC Secure You know the feeling – that sinking sensation when you realize your trusty PC

Top Antivirus Software to Block Threats
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Top Antivirus Software to Block Threats

As a self-proclaimed tech nerd, I’ve always been on the hunt for the best antivirus software to keep my devices safe from the ever-evolving world

Securing VPNs from Malware Threats
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Securing VPNs from Malware Threats

What’s Worse Than a Broken Computer? A Broken VPN I’ll let you in on a little secret – I’m not really a fan of the

Browsing Securely to Avoid Malware
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Browsing Securely to Avoid Malware

Beware the Cyber Creepy-Crawlies! As someone who’s been in the computer repair business for over a decade, I’ve seen it all – from grandmas who’ve

Understanding and Removing Dangerous Rootkits
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Understanding and Removing Dangerous Rootkits

Unveiling the Stealth: What are Rootkits? Imagine your computer turning against you – a silent, insidious intruder lurking in the shadows, hijacking your system, and

Creating and Protecting Strong Passwords
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Creating and Protecting Strong Passwords

Building Unbreakable Barriers: A Password Primer As a proud member of the UK computer repair community, I’ve seen my fair share of password woes. From

Gaming Systems Need Malware Protection
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Gaming Systems Need Malware Protection

Gaming Systems Need Malware Protection Ah, the glory of gaming! The vibrant graphics, the thrilling soundtracks, the adrenaline-fueled battles – what’s not to love? As

Recovering from Ransomware Attacks
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Recovering from Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware: The Cybercrime Scourge of Our Time In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the spectre of ransomware looms large over businesses and individuals alike. It’s a

Dangers of Public Computer Malware
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Dangers of Public Computer Malware

Connectivity at a Cost: The Risks of Public Computers I’ll never forget the day I stumbled upon the shocking truth about public computer malware. It

Protecting Business from Cyber Attacks
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Protecting Business from Cyber Attacks

Protecting Business from Cyber Attacks In today’s digital age, cyber attacks have become a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. As an entrepreneur running

Securing Cloud Storage from Malware
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Securing Cloud Storage from Malware

The Looming Threat: Ransomware in the Cloud As a cloud enthusiast and someone who’s passionate about data security, I’ve been closely following the growing trend

When Online Ads Become Malware Vectors
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When Online Ads Become Malware Vectors

The Devious World of Malvertising As an avid internet user, I’ve come across my fair share of online advertisements. From flashy banner ads to subtle

Mobile Device Malware Protection Guide
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Mobile Device Malware Protection Guide

Defending Your Digital Fortress: A Comprehensive Guide to Malware Protection for Your Mobile Devices In today’s interconnected world, our mobile devices have become the digital

Malware Protection for Laptops
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Malware Protection for Laptops

Malware: The Digital Demon Lurking in Your Laptop Imagine this: You’re sitting at your desk, happily typing away on your trusty laptop, when suddenly, the

Defending Against Fileless Malware Threats
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Defending Against Fileless Malware Threats

You know, when I first heard the term “fileless malware,” I couldn’t help but chuckle. It sounded like something straight out of a sci-fi movie

Removing Viruses and Malware
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Removing Viruses and Malware

Battling the Invisible Enemy As a tech-savvy individual, I’ve seen my fair share of computers plagued by the dreaded scourge of viruses and malware. It’s

Using Malware to Remove Malware?
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Using Malware to Remove Malware?

Turning the Tables on Cyber Criminals As a tech-savvy individual, I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with malware. It’s like a never-ending game of

Ghimob Spying on Android Apps
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Ghimob Spying on Android Apps

The Relentless Pursuit of the Ghimob Scourge It was a sunny afternoon when I got the call from my buddy over at the local computer

Smartphone Malware Threats
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Smartphone Malware Threats

Ah, the humble smartphone – our constant companion, our trusted portal to the digital world. But what if I told you, dear reader, that these

Speeding Up Sluggish Android Devices
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Speeding Up Sluggish Android Devices

Unleashing the Speedster Within: Turbocharging Your Sluggish Android Device Are you tired of watching your once lightning-fast Android device slowly morph into a digital snail?

Following the Money in Malware Development
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Following the Money in Malware Development

Tracing the Lucrative Trail of Cybercrime As a seasoned tech enthusiast and self-proclaimed “digital sleuth,” I’ve always been captivated by the dark underbelly of the

USB: Malware Superhighway?
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USB: Malware Superhighway?

The Dangers of USB Connectivity As a computer repair technician in the heart of the UK, I’ve seen my fair share of malware-infested devices come

Employees: Unwitting Malware Entry Points
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Employees: Unwitting Malware Entry Points

The Perilous Paradox of Workplace Trust I’ll never forget the day it happened. As the owner of a computer repair service in the heart of

Connected Devices Open Vulnerabilities
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Connected Devices Open Vulnerabilities

In the ever-evolving world of technology, where smart devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, we often find ourselves blissfully unaware of

Malware Spreads Via Ads and Affiliates
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Malware Spreads Via Ads and Affiliates

The Sinister Underbelly of the Internet: How Hackers Use Ads and Affiliates to Distribute Malware You know, I used to think the internet was a

The Return of Poltergeist Malware
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The Return of Poltergeist Malware

Haunted by Ghostly Glitches: The Resurgence of Poltergeist Malware As a seasoned computer repair technician in the heart of London, I’ve seen my fair share

Malware Variants Multiply Rapidly
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Malware Variants Multiply Rapidly

The Mutating Menace: Staying Ahead of the Malware Curve It seems like every time I turn on the news these days, there’s another report about

Malware Hall of Fame: Infamous Examples
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Malware Hall of Fame: Infamous Examples

The Malware Miscreants As a computer repair technician in the UK, I’ve seen my fair share of nasty malware infections over the years. It’s a

Dark Web Markets Sell Malware and More
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Dark Web Markets Sell Malware and More

Navigating the Shady Underbelly of the Internet As I sit here sipping my morning tea, I can’t help but feel a chill run down my

The Cryptojacking Gold Rush
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The Cryptojacking Gold Rush

The Cryptocurrency Carnival and Cunning Criminals Ahh, the cryptocurrency carnival – a wild and wacky world where fortunes are made and lost in the blink

The Cat and Mouse Game of Evasion
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The Cat and Mouse Game of Evasion

The Feline Fandango: Outwitting the Cyber Scavengers As a computer repair technician in the heart of London, I’ve seen it all – from frazzled office

10 Tips to Avoid Malware Infections
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10 Tips to Avoid Malware Infections

Malware Madness: Protecting Your Tech from the Digital Menace Ah, the joys of the digital age – cat videos, memes, and the omnipresent threat of

Old Malware Gets Crafty Through Evolution
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Old Malware Gets Crafty Through Evolution

Malware’s Eternal Dance of Adaptation I’ll never forget the day my old friend Charles called me in a panic. His small IT consulting business had

Middlemen Spread Threats for Profit
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Middlemen Spread Threats for Profit

The Shadowy World of Pharmacy Benefit Managers As I sit in my cozy office, sipping on a warm cup of tea, I can’t help but

Custom-Built Threats Made to Order
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Custom-Built Threats Made to Order

The Hazards of Homemade Hacks As a computer repair technician in the UK, I’ve seen some truly bizarre things over the years. But one trend

Emerging Cloud Security Threats
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Emerging Cloud Security Threats

As a computer repair technician in the heart of London, I’ve seen it all – from virus-infected desktops to hacked smart home devices. But lately,

No OS is Safe: Mac and Linux Under Attack
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No OS is Safe: Mac and Linux Under Attack

The Myth of Invincibility As an avid Linux user, I’ve always taken pride in the security and stability of my operating system. I’d smugly tell

What Motivates the Cybercrime Underground?
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What Motivates the Cybercrime Underground?

Diving into the Dark Alleys of the Digital World Have you ever wondered what drives the shadowy figures behind the cybercrime epidemic? As a UK

Piercing the Veil of Evasive Threats
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Piercing the Veil of Evasive Threats

The Bane of Surveillance: Domestic Spies Exposed Ah, the elusive world of domestic surveillance – a realm shrouded in secrecy, where the party-state’s watchful eye

Playing with Fire: Hardware Sabotage Malware
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Playing with Fire: Hardware Sabotage Malware

A Shocking Reality Picture this: You’re minding your own business, happily browsing the web on your trusty desktop, when suddenly, the unthinkable happens. Your computer’s