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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
VLC's ASF demuxer libasf_plugin.dll file

VLC 2.0.6 to Address Critical Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ASF Demuxer Plugin

January 1, 2013 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
VLC's ASF demuxer libasf_plugin.dll file

VLC Player 2.0.5 and earlier versions are affected with a critical vulnerability, to address this Videolan is likely to release 2.0.6 version any time soon. If you’re using VLC media Player 2.0.5 and earlier versions you’re advised not to open

Posted in: News, Security
Google Chrome

Why Google doesn’t offers Master Password in Chrome Browser ?

December 25, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Firefox, Opera browsers offers Master password where Google Chrome is not! if you want to know the reason(s) for Google to not to offer … [Read more…]

Posted in: Google Chrome, Security Tagged: Master Password
Freeware

HitmanPro.Kickstart Gets Rid of Ransomware from Affected PCs

December 4, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Security solutions developer SurfRight is offering HitmanPro.Kickstart, a free easy and powerful solution powered by HitmanPro program for the removal of Police Ransomware and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Freeware, Security Tagged: HitmanPro, HitmanPro.Kickstart, malware, ransomware
News

Avast Setup Includes Google Toolbar, Don’t forget to Uncheck it on Welcome Screen

November 1, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Avast installer now coming with pre-selected Google toolbar by default, if you’ve not noticed this on welcome screen Google Toolbar will sneak through and … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security Tagged: Avast, Google Toolbar
Security

Avira 2013 will be Compatible with Windows 8 in First Quarter of 2013 [Updated]

September 28, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Free antivirus vendors like AVG and Avast have already released 2013 products with support for Windows 8 and there are other popular security vendors … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security Tagged: antivirus, Avira, Windows 8
Freeware
Windows Security guide: Defender, firewall, BitLocker and malware removal

ExploitShield Browser Edition protects Windows apps from zero-day vulnerabilities

September 15, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu
Windows Security guide: Defender, firewall, BitLocker and malware removal

ExploitShield Browser Edition is a free tool from ZeroVulnerabilityLabs that protects your browser from exploits, including zero-day attacks that antivirus signatures don’t catch yet. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Freeware, Security
News

Enable Two-Step Verification for Your Dropbox Account Now

August 26, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Here is good news for Dropbox users Dropbox started offering Two-step verification to its forum users through experimental build for Mac, Linux and Windows … [Read more…]

Posted in: News, Security Tagged: Dropbox, enable, two-step verification
Freeware

AVG Secure Search Will Scan the Links, AVG LinkScanner Discontinued

August 24, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Remember AVG LinkScanner which offered by AVG  as standalone and with their antivirus products which scans links and shows safety ratings on search results  … [Read more…]

Posted in: Freeware, Security Tagged: AVG, AVG Linkscanner, AVG Secure Search
Security

What is the Purpose of Avast Self-Defense Module?

July 29, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

If you’ve installed Avast free antivirus on your computer, Avast self-defense module also comes installed with it and enabled by default. If you’re wondering … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security Tagged: Avast, avast self-defense module, disable
Google Chrome

How to Remove Plugins from Chrome

July 23, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Plugins like Flash, Remoting Viewer, Native Client, Chrome PDF Viewer are enabled by default in Chrome, when we install Silverlight, Java and third-party PDF … [Read more…]

Posted in: Google Chrome, How to, Security, Tips and Tricks Tagged: Chrome, Java, plugins
Security

IObit’s Advanced SystemCare 6 Beta Installs Add-on and Toolbar without User Consent

July 18, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu

Yesterday IObit has released first beta of it flag ship product Advanced SystemCare 6, to see what new features it offers we’ve installed it … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security Tagged: Advanced SystemCare 6, Advanced SystemCare Surfing Protection, IOBit
Security
Windows processes explained: program running on a computer screen

Avast Emergency Update

June 27, 2012 by Venkat Eswarlu
Windows processes explained: program running on a computer screen

We’ve recently covered release of Beta Program update of Upcoming Avast 7 Antivirus, we noted in that article Avast offers SiteCorrect feature which prevents … [Read more…]

Posted in: Security Tagged: antivirus, Avast
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