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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

Avast Free Antivirus 2015 Beta available with Home Network Security and Smart Scan Features

August 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

First beta for Avast 2015 products has been released and available for download. Avast Free Antivirus 2015 Beta is available with Home Network Security, Smart Scan and HTTPS scanning features. Interface not changed much (check its screenshot below), it stayed […]

Posted in: News, Security
News

ESET Releases betas for Smart Security 8 and Nod32 Antivirus 8

August 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

ESET has released betas for ESET Smart Security 8 and ESET Nod32 Antivirus 8 and available to download for testing. This version’s Exploit Blocker now protects users from zer0-day Java exploits and the Firewall in Smart Security, offers Botnet Protection […]

Posted in: News, Security
News

Lavasoft releases Web Companion Beta for Ad-Aware

August 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Ad-Aware to go toolbar-free, Lavasoft has launched the beta version of Web Companion application, which to replace that. Lavasoft to say goodbye to its Ad-Aware Security Toolbar  and it has newly launched Web Companion application for Windows, which is currently […]

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News
Norton Security Beta UI

New Norton Security to Replace All Nine Products of Norton

August 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Norton Security Beta UI

Norton has streamlined its security product portfolio from nine to one, and their one and only flagship product will be Norton Security, which is currently in beta and slated to release this September. NS will be  available with and without […]

Posted in: News, Security
Freeware

Panda Cloud Antivirus now available as Panda Free Antivirus with XMT Engine

August 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Panda Cloud Antivirus gets a new name. Panda Security has released their consumer products for 2015, Panda Global Protection 2015, Panda Internet Security 2015, Panda Antivirus Pro 2015, Panda Mobile Security 2.0 and Panda Gold Protection. And no Panda Cloud […]

Posted in: Freeware, News, Security
Security

You can remove Radsteroids adware with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

July 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

If you’ve installed free programs after downloading from software download portals, there is a chance for you to get adware on your computer, one of such adware is Radsteroids. Radsteroids adware has a dedicated website (search for its name on […]

Posted in: Security
Security
Avast Browser Cleanup asks to choose default search provider and homepage to remove an add-on

Avast Users Fed Up with the Browser Cleanup Tool

July 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Avast Browser Cleanup asks to choose default search provider and homepage to remove an add-on

Avast Browser Cleanup Tool which is available in Avast and as standalone version removes browser toolbars and add-ons from browsers that have a poor reputation. If you’ve set Google as default search engine and home page for Internet Explorer browser […]

Posted in: Security
News
Bitly two factor verification setting

Bitly launches Two-Step Verification for their Users

July 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Bitly two factor verification setting

The extra step, which requires you to enter a security code from your mobile phone on Bitly website adds extra layer of protection to your account. Bitly, URL Shortening service has launched 2-step verification security feature for all their users. […]

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Security

Download Bitdefender 2015 Products with these Offline Installer Links

July 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Bitdefender has released its 2015 range, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2015, Bitdefender Internet Security 2015 and Bitdefender Total Security 2015 are available to download from its website. New Features Bitdefender has introduced ‘OneClick Security’. Redesigned UI with Protection, Privacy and Tools […]

Posted in: Security
Freeware

SUPERAntiSpyware 6 Free Available with System Investigator Tool

July 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Support.com has released SUPERAntiSpyware 6 Free version, Pro (trial) and are available for download with new intuitive interface and useful System Investigator Tool. System Investigator (SI) is available for access under ‘System Tools’ shows what’s running and installed in your PC. […]

Posted in: Freeware, News, Security
News

WinPatrol gets New Owner, Ruiware

July 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

WinPatrol, the program which monitors for changes on Windows has got new owner, Brett Lowry, founder of Ruiware (pronounced as Ray-ware). Developer Bill Pytlovany handed over his Program to Bret, future developments and changes will be made him after the […]

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News

Adobe Shockwave Player bundled Flash is vulnerable, Uninstall it right now with the Tool Provided by Adobe

June 1, 2014 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Flash runtime that came bundled with Adobe Shockwave Player for Windows and Mac has not received security updates since last 15 months, and it is vulnerable and can be hacked through Shockwave if installed in your computer. Adobe isn’t doing […]

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