Recent Articles About Antivirus Protection

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Is COM Surrogate a Virus or a Legitimate Process?

Uncovering the truth about COM Surrogate: What it is, what it does, and how to protect your PC.

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What Is Phishing-as-a-Service and How Can Anyone Become a Hacker?

Uncovering the definition, methods, and consequences of phishing-as-a-service, as well as how to protect yourself.

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Detecting and Removing the Chrome.exe Virus

Understanding the difference between your real Chrome browser file and the Chrome.exe virus, also called Poweliks trojan, can help you protect your data and speed up your computer.

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What Is Scareware? How It Works and How To Stop It

Scareware is a method to trick users into downloading malicious software to their devices using scare tactics and ads.

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What is Bloatware and How to Remove It

Bloatware is unwanted programs or apps on your devices that could affect performance, storage space, and more.

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How To Get Rid of Roblox Viruses

If you’ve never heard of a Roblox virus, or Roblox itself, we have the information you need to keep your system from getting infected. If you’ve been infected with a Roblox virus, we’ll show you how to delete it and protect your device in the future.

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How Did I Get the Segurazo Antivirus?

Have you found the Segurazo Antivirus on your device and didn’t know it was installed? We’ll show you how to remove this potentially unwanted program in our guide.

Iolo Antivirus Review 2023: Good for Tune-Ups, Bad for Antivirus

Iolo antivirus features haven’t been widely tested, but the iolo PC tune-up kit is well-known and trusted.

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Does Performing a Factory Reset Remove Viruses?

Along with modern technology comes the reality of common viruses. If you’ve become the victim of malware on your phone, you may need a factory reset to remove it. Is that all you’ll have to do? We’ll cover the details in this guide.

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What Is the WebHelper Virus? (And How To Get Rid of It)

Have you noticed suspicious activities that may indicate the Web Helper virus on your device? We’ll show you what to look for and how to remove this nuisance if you have it.

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How to Remove the “Look Who Died” Facebook Virus

Don’t let scammers tug at your heartstrings with the “Look Who Died” virus. Find out how to spot a scam and keep your data safe.

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What Is Cryptojacking and How Does It Work?

Cryptojacking is a growing cybersecurity threat designed to steal your device's resources to mine cryptocurrency. Keep reading to learn how it works and how to protect yourself.