It has been reported that there’s a new malware spreading through USB devices and affecting all versions of Windows. The new family of this malware is named Stuxnet, programmed to steal data from systems that run specific software created by Siemens used in manufacturing plants, utilities, and nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Stuxnet utilizes a new method of propagation, taking advantage of the shortcut files (.Ink files) placed on USB drives to…

Early February, Norman Anti-virus and Anti-spyware 7.3 had been given away; but unluckily some users didn’t able to get the free 1 year license. If you are a fan of Norman computer security products or have been longing to try one, you’re lucky! Norman Security Suite v8 DnBNOR is now available for download free of charge, for four years. Norman Security Suite v8 Installing the DnBNOR Special Edition of Norman…

Last month, I talked about another computer security software being given away for free – the Wondershare Time Freeze. And this time, another version has been released which is easier and more flexible to use, more effective, and provides compatibility with 64-bit platforms. Wondershare Time Freeze 2.0 comes with a revolutionary new UI, utilizing more advanced virtualization technology, and provides higher-level computer security. Though Wondershare Time Freeze 1.0 is an…

Are you using a smartphone to bring news to your friends about the latest updates from the World Cup? Well, it’s time to get a free protection from Kaspersky before you find out something wrong about security. Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 is being given away with free license code to protect your smartphone for the entire World Cup period. Among the great features of Kaspersky Mobile Security includes: * Remotely…

You might have your best computer security software combination running smoothly and without any conflict on your PC. Some really works fine and your system is protected, but it all depends on the list of computer security software you are going to use simultaneously. Several free software downloads have been published on this blog, usually those that went on promo for a limited time. You can always check the free…

Every time there’s a new promo from different software developers, I always post it on this blog as long as I’m informed. This is to provide my regular readers and subscribers the opportunity to enjoy the promotions. Most of the time, promotions are time-limited. That means that products are being offered free or discounted just for a particular time-frame. If you are interested of getting those free downloads, you can…

Facebook’s privacy policy for its users has been a subject of several criticisms from security and legal experts. But despite of long debates, users still remain to play a significant role in protecting their own privacy. The personal information you share in your Facebook account needs to be protected, but keep in mind that it all starts in you. And one way (which I think the best) to protect your…

These days, the use of USB flash drive has already been part of the digital world. At school, corporate offices, or even just for personal use- flash drive provides everyone the conveniences of handling data. However, there are some risks while using it. Most of the commercial flash/pen drives have less security. Unlike those of IronKey flash drives, the commercial ones only allow us to save data with no enough…

Some Windows XP users with updated computer security patches and running McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise claimed that their systems have just been hit with what seems to be a massive infection of a new variant of the W32.wecorl.a virus. When the users boot up and log in, they get a notice from McAfee that an infection was detected and the system shuts down and reboots. The W32/Wecorl.a is false positive…

Handy backup is ready to help you with keeping your valuable information safe. Breakdown of hardware, data corruption, malware, unwanted file changing by mistake – this list is very long, but every point of it can appear to be a real trouble and cause loss of data. To prevent the bad consequences of such cases, to insure your precious information, you need strong backup software. If you have a laptop…