Security basics
Sunbelt to save victims of Data Doctor 2010
By Gina on January 7, 2010 | Security basicsSunbelt analyst created a program to fix files messed up by Data Doctor 2010 rogue antispyware . A trojan encrypts files on victim’s hard drive and encourages downloading DataDoctor 2010 for “fixing corrupted files”. While both the trojan and the fake security tool can be deleted using anti-spyware, the files remain encrypted.Sunbelt offers a tool dedicated to decrypting whatever was encrypted by Data Doctor 2010. You can download dd2010_decrypter.exe from the official website . Read more.
Blocking Rogue Websites by Using HOSTS File
By Gina on October 20, 2009 | Security basics
What is a HOSTS file? The HOSTS file provides the instructions for the web browser on how to open a certain website when the user types in the address. The website opens if no record about it is found in the HOSTS file. If, however, a record of a requested website is found, the web browser then opens a website from the IP address found on the HOSTS file. Why do I need to block websites? Modifying your computer’s HOSTS file is the best way to block malicious websites. Read more.
Removing Malicious Registry Entries
By Gina on October 20, 2009 | Security basicsThe Registry Registry is a vital part of the Windows Operating System. It records and collects the information about every change that’s been made to your computer’s hardware and software. You may sometimes need to edit specific Registry entries in order to change some application’s functions and performances. Malicious Registry Entries Modifying or removing any registry file may cause system deviations or even damage your computer. Read more.
Unregistering Malicious DLL Files
By Bryan on October 20, 2009 | Security basicsThe DLL filesDLLs (Dynamically Linked Library files) contain a list of functions that are used by various programs. Usually DLLs carry the essential information which is needed for the system to function properly. If one or several DLL files are corrupt or missing it may stop your computer from working or might even cause a system crash. Why malicious DLLs should be unregisteredMalicious programs may damage or replace the regular DLL files so that removing them would harm the computer. Read more.
Removing Malicious Processes in Windows
By Bryan on October 20, 2009 | Security basicsWhat is a process? A process is a code that loads into the system’s memory when you run an application on your computer. In other words, it represents the whole application. When the process is terminated it stops the program from loading. All the processes that run on your computer may be checked by using Windows Task Manager. Most of them are essential for your system to run properly, whereas the others show the software that is run by the user (e.g. firefox.exe). Read more.
