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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.

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Avira 2016 adds PUA Shield to Browser Safety

November 18, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avira Free Antivirus 2016 released with PUA shield. Germany-based security company Avira has released Avira 2016 products, claims they’re super secure, super fast and super … [Read more…]

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Avira Browser Safety Extension now blocks Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUPs)

November 11, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avira Browser Safety Extension has now P.U.A Shield built-in. ABS extension, once installed in browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Opera (not yet supported in Internet … [Read more…]

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Bitdefender releases Cryptowall 4.0 Vaccine

November 9, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

No antivirus can detect Cryptowall 4.0, protect from it using Vaccine released by Bitdefender. The fourth version of Cryptowall ransomware, Cryptowall 4.0 has surfaced, this … [Read more…]

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Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.08 adds Fingerprinting Detection and Microsoft Edge Support

November 8, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit 1.08 comes with Fingerprinting detection. What this means to user? Malwarebytes corporation has released a new stable version of their Anti-Exploit and … [Read more…]

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Getting Started with Avast Passwords Password Manager

November 4, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Guide to set up Avast Passwords password manager in Avast Free Antivirus. Avast Free Antivirus 2016 brings a new password manager feature, we’ll walk you through the … [Read more…]

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Avast 2016: Opt-out of Data Sharing with Avast and Third-Parties

November 4, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

If you don’t read the ‘Please don’t skip this’ window that appeared on screen after installing Avast Free Antivirus 2016 or other Avast 2016 … [Read more…]

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Avast Free Antivirus 2016 is Out with Avast Passwords, New UI and improvements

November 4, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Avast Free antivirus 2016 includes Avast Passwords password manager. Avast software has released Avast 2016 products and are available to download. Avast Free Antivirus … [Read more…]

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Avira Scout: Avira’s secure browser to come preinstalled with HTTPS Everywhere & Privacy Badger extensions

October 18, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu 1 Comment

Avira Scout, in beta testing turns out to be interesting browser comes integrated with security and privacy extensions and DuckDuckGo as default Search Engine

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Should I Enable Self-Protection Module for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware?

October 15, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Though self-protection module adds extra layer of safety to Malwarebytes anti-malware, you should only enable it on an infected computer

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Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0 Final

October 13, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Stable version of Malwarebytes 2.2.0 has been released with full Windows 10 support, improvements and bug fixes.

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Avast Free Antivirus 2016 Beta adds Password Manager and SafeZone Browser features

October 2, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment
Avast free antivirus 2016

First beta version of Avast 2016 is now available for testing with completely new interface, Password manager and SafeZone browser features. And this beta … [Read more…]

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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0 Beta adds Full Windows 10 Support, now available

September 29, 2015 by Venkat Eswarlu Leave a Comment

Current (stable) version of Malwarebytes is 2.1.8, the first beta for next version 2.2.0 is now available to public for testing. MBAM 2.2.0 is … [Read more…]

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