http://www.confickerworkinggroup.org/infection_test/cfeyechart.html
If you can see all the images, you’re probably ok.
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Conflicker Eye Chart
April 2, 2009 // Posted in security, spyware, virus, worm | No Comments
Conflicker
April 1, 2009 // Posted in internet, security, spyware | No Comments
Make sure your firewall is up.
Try to manually run a windows update.
If both work, you’re probably clean.
In the mean time, make sure that your antivirus is up to date, and actively running.
Spyware/Malware protection also is good to have running.
There’s alot of hype about this one, but 3M out of 1B pc’s isn’t that big a deal.
There’s over 100,000 worms, viruses, etc out there.
The same precautions count for all of them:
– Use a reliable antivirus, and keep it current
– use a reliable malware shield, and keep it current
– use an on system firewall, and verify it’s on.
– use a hardware firewall and make sure it’s working
– make sure your system is up to date software wise.
Also
– don’t open strange email attachments
– scan your email
– use a spam blocker to cut down on your spam
– don’t visit bad websites
– don’t use bootleg software from crack sites that may open holes in your armor or install nasties. .
Going VIPRE.
March 12, 2009 // Posted in antivirus, spyware | No Comments
So, I’ve ditched Adaware, Spybot and AVG in favor of this. So far, so good. Anyone else familiar with it?
http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/home-home-office/vipre/
Based on the recommendation of a friend of mine, I gave this a try. Fixed a few performance issues on one laptop, and found 2 major problems with another system that were missed by 2 other products.
The latest version of Adaware borked stuff in my system. I’ve been doing major registry editing to fix the last few days..
I’ve uninstalled adaware, spybot and avg just prior to installing vipre. So far, I’m running smooth again first time in days.
15 day trial. After that, it’s $30.
If you do try this, be certain to download the program first, disconnect from the net, then uninstall any other antivirus and spyware blockers. Running multiple antiviruses can cause serious problems, especially if one is Norton/Symantic or McAfee.
http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72844