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Don Cummings is a computer industry 30 year veteran and has a keen interest in PC security. His website at http://www.pcmalwareshield.com offers information and advice on protecting your PC as well as reviews of PC protection software.

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Protect your PC from Infection
The Web is increasingly used by white-collar criminals for fraudulent purposes. You can thwart these malicious activities by being watchful and by activating the following 5 steps to protect your computer and yourself. Read
By: Don Cummings | 05/07/2009 | Security

Inside Anti-Virus Programs
I'm pretty sure that you're quite cognizant of the terms “anti-virus software” or anti-malware software”. Since you're looking at this article, you are probably acquainted with the severe penalties of your PC being infected by a virus or by spyware, but do you know how an anti-virus program actually works? A knowledge of how this kind of software works can help you to choose the correct protection program for your computer. Read
By: Don Cummings | 05/07/2009 | Security

Spyware, Adware and Viruses
We've all heard about the various strains of Malware, viruses, spyware and adware , but how many of us know what they are or what the difference is between them? The original form of malware was a virus. Originally they were innocuous program offshoots developed in the lab or by programmers working for companies such as Burroughs and they were really just a sideline which employees thought up for fun. Many old timers will remember the original viruses, which simply displayed an amusing message Read
By: Don Cummings | 05/07/2009 | Security

Top 10 tips for Wireless Home Security
A wireless home network brings many benefits – all the family can access the Internet simultaneously, you can use a laptop anywhere within the radius of the wireless network, freeing you from physical constraints, you don’t have to string Cat-5 cabling throughout your house (no holes in the wall either!) – but a wi-fi network also brings it’s own set of security problems. Read
By: Don Cummings | 23/06/2009 | Security