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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software Google: Your Computer Appears to be Infected Google has announced they will begin producing alerts when searchers appear to be infected with a particular strain of malware. Though a noble gesture, the current approach is extremely limited. Here's how you can extend it. 6 Easy Ways to Tell if a Virus Alert is Real The problem with virus alerts is that anyone can copy them. Attackers display fake virus alerts - that look very real - to trick you into downloading malware. Here are 6 simple ways to determine if that virus alert is real, a false positive, or an outright fake. See More About:  how to detect a virus  free virus repair  security tip How to Edit the HOSTS File on Windows By modifying the HOSTS file, malware can block access to antivirus updates or force you to a malicious website. It's a good idea to check the HOSTS file periodically. Here's how to find - and edit - the HOSTS file on Windows 7, Vista, and XP. See More About:  hosts file  windows tips  how-to guide How to Edit the HOSTS File on Mac OS X Mac users should also keep an eye on their HOSTS file. Here's how to open and edit the HOSTS file on Mac OS X. See More About:  mac security  mac os x  hosts file Antivirus Software Ads AntiVirus Virus Removal Computer Virus Infected Computer AntiVirus Virus Scan Featured Articles Redirection and MitM Attacks Search Engine Poisoning Scareware & Fake AV Hoax Encyclopedia Free Rootkit Scanners Phishing & Online Scams   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More> This newsletter is written by: Mary Landesman Antivirus Software Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Readers' Choice Winners Best Antivirus for Mac Best Windows Antivirus Best Internet Security Suites Best Free Antivirus   Follow me on: Advertisement