Wednesday, December 8, 2010

About Antivirus Software: Ammyy.com scam; Recovering from AVG Crash

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Ammyy.com Scam
Someone claiming to be from Microsoft phones you at home and tells you their logs are picking up an infection from your computer. They may even have personal details to vouch for their credibility, such as your name, address, and phone number. Sound legit? Think again.

AVG Crash: How to Recover
Last week, some AVG users experienced a system crash that resulted from a faulty AVG update and put their PC into a continuous reboot cycle. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time an AVG update has gone awry. Here's how to recover.
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The Gift that Keeps on Giving
The holiday season is upon us and no doubt you have some deserving folks on your gift list. If a digital picture frame (or any other USB device) is on your gift shopping list, here's what you need to know to ensure that gift doesn't give more than you wanted.

Ten Tips to Prevent Identity Theft
Whether shopping online or shopping in your local stores, there's a heightened risk of credit card abuse and identity theft around any holiday season. Here are ten steps you can take now and throughout the year to ensure your identity remains yours alone.
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