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mutiple security programs

Is it ok to have 3 different security programs. To make sure as much spyware, viruses, and worms be identafied as possible?

View Answer   |  Apr 3 2009  4:27 PM GMT
Antispyware software, Antispyware, Spyware
asked by Quietthyme

  5 pts.

any solution for this virus/spyware

I got a weird symptom in my computer. - can not access microsoft download website - can not get updated spyware data (Zone Alarm), but it works with anti virus data - all of those symptom cause of connection failure. - sometimes if i click in browser, it will open another browser. I use Zone...

View Answer   |  Jan 14 2009  2:58 PM GMT
Spyware, malware, Zone Alarm
asked by Hendi

  45 pts.

How can I tell if there's a keylogger installed on my computer?

A WhatIs.com member wants to know: Is there any "test" one can do to see if a Keylogger program has been accidentally downloaded as a result of installing a new program? How can you find out if a Keylogger program is on your system?

View Answer   |  Oct 7 2008  10:24 PM GMT
Spyware, Keystroke logger, keylogger
asked by ResearchAssistant

  855 pts.

Keylogging

Good day, Does anyone have any information on how one can see if a Keylogging program has been installed on their personal computer, i.e., are they are free software applications that can scan your system to see if spyware, malware or a keylogging program has been inserted? Any info. would be...

View Answer   |  Oct 6 2008  7:29 PM GMT
Spyware, malware, Keylogging
asked by Bronxkid

  5 pts.

malware removal software vs hard drive sanitation software

My computer has slowed to a snails pace. Suspecting spyware or a virus I tried downloading free removal software from the internet such as AVG, Noadware, etc. Some were bait and switch offering scans but charged for removal. Usable free removal software had not effect and did not work. Would...

View Answer   |  Aug 1 2008  2:26 PM GMT
Viruses, Spyware, malware
asked by ChcukT

  5 pts.

Hidden Spyware on my computer?

I have a problem with my e-mails where if somebody sends me a picture, when I go to open it, it opens in picture viewer and when I scroll to the left or right, it shows images of things I have looked at either on my computer or on the internet. It pops up on the e-mail as image001.jpg. I have CA...

View Answer   |  Jul 29 2008  6:35 PM GMT
Viruses, Spyware, CA
asked by Mohamad1

  5 pts.

Win XP Pro SP3 Way Too Slow, after a spyware attack, and already cleaned it!!

hi, i have a P4 3.0ghz system, with Win XP Pro SP3 & ie7 tht is running very very slow in anything and everything after a spyware attack. even openning a new ie7 browser take 20-sec's... i have P4 3.ghz, 1gb Ram , 80gbHD, PC Cillin IS 08 updated... and got the spyware, and had it removed already...

View Answer   |  Jul 29 2008  8:07 AM GMT
Windows XP, Spyware, Web security
asked by Shem1o1

  35 pts.

Spyware/trojan is getting on my last nerve i need help!!

Hi i have recently had a desktop background explaining to me that i had spy ware on my computer plus a lot of pop ups which i think i caught from lime wire... so i looked up how to remove it on yahoo.answers and i got rid of the desktop background also the pop ups slowed down i thought i got rid of...

View Answer   |  Jul 14 2008  4:18 AM GMT
Spyware, Pop-up ads, Adware
asked by K143

  5 pts.

Is there spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?

Is there such a thing as spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?

View Answer   |  Jul 3 2008  9:41 AM GMT
Forensics, Security, Spyware
asked by Fifey

  5 pts.

virus malware spyware

I want to how to conduct a risk assessment to protect our pcs, networks

View Answer   |  Jun 26 2008  7:24 AM GMT
Viruses, Spyware, Risk assessment
asked by M2008

  5 pts.

View Hidden Files

Hello, I have a Win 2000 Server in a small workgroup. I can't can't see and open hidden files. I tried changing everything in Folder options and editing Hidden and SuperHidden attributes in registry but no luck. After changing the Registry, when I try to view hidden files, registry changes back to...

View Answer   |  Jun 2 2008  5:44 AM GMT
Windows 2000 Server, Networking, Security
asked by BinooDas1234

  10 pts.

pop-ups for anti-spy wear programs

How do I remove pop-ups from anti-spy wear programs. The ads keep coming and I can't "X" them out. They just keep coming.

View Answer   |  May 13 2008  1:40 PM GMT
Spyware, Pop-up ads, Browser security
asked by Clipper bill

  5 pts.

Desktop user appears to have logged in after hours but has no remote access

A user (xx) came in to work to find their logon screen displaying another user name (yy) which would indicate that yy had successfully logged on using that desktop. However, neither xx nor yy were present at 11:00pm when the logon took place (as listed in the event viewer log), as the office is...

View Answer   |  Feb 21 2008  6:48 PM GMT
Spyware, Event Viewer
asked by Cjm13

  5 pts.

spyware will damage my system

i have aspyware on my oracle server , i tried many antispy softwares to clean it but no use, lastly the pc restarts automaticly after windows login , is there any spy cleaner can remove it befor windows login or clean pc through booting

View Answer   |  Feb 8 2008  2:37 PM GMT
Oracle, Spyware
asked by Rosealzubi

  30 pts.

Unknown Threats

Apart from honeypots, what are the different methods to find unknown threats which are prevalent? and how to find methods to mitigate them. PS: all the vulnerabilities are known to all the n/w administrators and then can take measures to mitigate attacks but this doesnt happen..Hackers are at...

View Answer   |  Jul 28 2007  2:24 PM GMT
Tech support, Networking, Network security
asked by Czarleo

  0 pts.

Paranoid about protecting my MAC address--Please read my story

What is the easiest way to protect your MAC address against spoofing? In 2004 I was the victim of a hacker that somehow spoofed my Cable Modem Mac address and used it to cover his identity while serving copyright material thru the internet. I was unsuspecting until my ISP one day suspended my...

View Answer   |  Jul 24 2007  2:28 PM GMT
Network security, Firewalls, Intrusion management
asked by DonBlake

  0 pts.

browser says "I am spyware", no spyware or viruses identified

Hello - one of the computers in my office is appending the words "I am spyware" in the title bar of Internet Explorer. For example, when I go to google.com, the title bar says "google.com - I am spyware". I have scanned the computer with Norton 2006 and Ad-aware and neither application is...

View Answer   |  Jul 23 2007  11:36 AM GMT
Tech support, Microsoft Office, Current threats
asked by kfettig

  5 pts.

Selecting an area within security to start

Hi, I'm studying for an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway University of London, I have a B.Engg. degree in computers and a PG Diploma in Networking and Communication as well as the CCSA and CCNA. I'm also studying for the CISSP. Now, with all these qualifications, could you please...

View Answer   |  Jun 24 2007  4:06 PM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Networking, Network security
asked by secmax

  0 pts.

picture on desktop that cannot be removed

Don't know if this is the right place, but cannot find an answer elsewhere. Using Windows XP media centre edition with SP2. belongs to a Lao woman in the office. Displays a picture of a naked woman on the desktop which can not be moved. causes great embarrassment. Found it in screensavers, named...

View Answer   |  Jun 1 2007  0:41 AM GMT
Current threats, Viruses, worms
asked by kees1948

  0 pts.

Procedures for a new area.

We are a company where we have expirience on network remote administration and now we have open a new area, The area of security. Now I need to start to make new procedures like when a new customer come to us and ask if we can handle the security for his network... I need to know if some one can...

View Answer   |  May 23 2007  10:13 PM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Hardware, Networking
asked by Millan

  0 pts.

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