Downloads to keep your computer running smoothly (WWAY 3 Wilmington)

Submitted by WWAY on 6 January 2009 - 6:42pm. READ MORE: There are few things more frustrating than a slow computer, but there is some anti-virus and spyware software you can download to protect your computer to get it back up to speed.

Infected Computers May Show Offensive Web Advertising (KTHV Little Rock)

Many online users are hit with offensive ads when visiting well known web sites.  The fault may not lie in the web site, but on the user's own computer.  

Computing Resolutions for 2009 (BellaOnline)

This year include becoming a better computer user as part of your resolutions for the new year. Come in and get some ideas to get your going with your list!

WARNING: Twitter Phishing Attack Underway (Mashable)

If you get a Twitter direct message today reading: “check out this funny blog about you”, we advise you don’t. The link leads to a fake Twitter login page that attempts to steal your Twitter login. Particularly susceptible to this attack are Twitter users who get their DMs delivered by email: it’s perfectly natural to be prompted to log in after clicking through from your email account. ...

The 12 Scams of Christmas (Guardian Unlimited)

McAfee has produced a useful list of The 12 Scams of Christmas , starting with Charity Phishing Scams and ending with Laptop Theft. It includes Dangerous Holiday-related Search Terms, and provides a list. Santa screensavers, Santa ringtones and Santa wallpapers can be packaged with adware, spyware or worse, and McAfee suggests you use its own Site Advisor to see if sites are safe. ...