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Security coverage from Techdows: malware removal and antivirus guides, safe download practices, privacy settings, and news on threats that affect Windows users. Clear, practical steps to help keep your PC and accounts protected.

News

KB3074674 Update fixes Windows Installer Service Vulnerability in Windows 10 build 10240

July 22, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

After KB3074665 update, second hotfix update KB3074674 aka Cumulative Security update for Windows 10: July 21, 2015′ has been released to insiders on Windows … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
News

Avast Free Antivirus 2015 R3 Released

July 13, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avast software has officially released final/stable version of Avast 2015 R3 with build number 2015.10.3.2223 for Windows and is available to download. This and … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
News
Avira Browser UI

Avira builds its own browser based on Chromium, now in Beta

July 6, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Avira Browser UI

Avira browser (beta) is available for testing. German security company Avira has made a browser ‘Avira browser’ (beta) based on Chromium and is available … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
News
Malwarebytes locating your license key screen

Malwarebytes Amnesty program allowing Pirate Keys to turn into Genuine Premium License Keys

June 28, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Malwarebytes locating your license key screen

Malwarebytes pardons Pirates and gives away free one year premium license keys. Malwarebytes Corporation is after the counterfeit keys, they’re running ‘Amnesty key’ program … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
News

Ublock Origin now Prevents WebRTC from leaking the local IP addresses

June 26, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

New Privacy setting added to Ublock stops WebRTC from revealing local IP addresses of VPN users. A security flaw in WebRTC leaks local IP … [Read more…]

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News

Malwarebytes to integrate Junkware Removal Tool into its Anti-Malware Product

June 23, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Its tough for PUPs to survive against Junkware Removal Tool integrated Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes Corporation has acquired Junkware Removal Tool, popularly downloaded security tool on … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
News

Avast 2015 R3 Beta Adds HIPS, Improves Window 10 Compatibility

June 17, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avast 2015 R2 version is the current stable version which is compatible with Windows 10, yesterday, Avast software has officially released beta version of … [Read more…]

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News

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.1.7 Released, Not available to download

June 17, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Malwarebytes Corporation has started pushing out Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.17 through MBAM program update service, this is more of a patch and is not available … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
How to

How to remove PUPs or Unwanted Programs using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

June 13, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Get rid of potentially unwanted programs with Malwarebytes. Every PC user can come across a potentially unwanted program or known as PUP, additional software … [Read more…]

Posted in: How to, Security
News

Avast 2015 R2 and newer Versions are compatible with Windows 10

June 4, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Windows 10’s General availability date is July 29. From this date to July 29, 2016 users using Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 can able … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security
Firefox
Fix logjam in Firefox browser

How to make Firefox browser safe against Logjam Attack

May 26, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment
Fix logjam in Firefox browser

Firefox is Vulnerable to Logjam, here is how to make it Safe. At present, only Internet Explorer 11 is safe against logjam attack (for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Firefox, News, Security
News
Avast free antivirus setup welcome dialog with Skype install option pre selected

Beware! Latest Avast Free Antivirus Installs Skype If you don’t pay Attention

April 22, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Avast free antivirus setup welcome dialog with Skype install option pre selected

Security vendor Avast has teamed up with Microsoft, latest Avast antivirus 2015 R2SP2 automatically installs Skype if you don’t have it installed on your … [Read more…]

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