Why Windows is a Security Nightmare

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Security in all mainstream operating systems is non-existent; however, things are especially bad for Windows. Windows happens to be the favourite target of worm and virus writers. Conventional wisdom suggests that the huge installed base of Windows helps spread the worms and viruses, and also makes it a highly attractive ...

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Prevent Browser Hijacking

Saturday, March 8th, 2008

Mike Healan March 23, 2004 If you've ever been infected with a browser hijacker, you know what an infuriating situation it is. For all intents and purposes, your $3,000 computer is converted into a source of revenue for some fly-by-night web site unable to generate legitimate web traffic. Once ...

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