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Personal Computer Security by Sunshadowz is a free educational site empowering Windows users of all skill levels to become more security savvy. We want to help you protect yourself, your data and family online. We don't speek Geak...promise. Please check us out @ Personal Computer Security. Do you have burning questions about using firewalls or antivirus programs then surf on over!!!! What are the advantages of using a firewall? We have now amalgamated the Sunshadowz Blog within KimEase Tec-Hop Computer Services so come on by and welcome us to our new digs. We also feature a great download section offering links to popular free security software. For more tips, please follow KimEase Tec-Hop Computer Services on Facebook.

Snibtrap a MOAM

SnibtrapOn March 20, 2010 at 11:39 am, I was happily coding a webpage in HTML on my family PC when all of a sudden, it happened. It refers to a MOAM attack or the Mother of all Malware attacks. For all intents and purposes, let's name this one as Black19. After all if computer security companies can create malware confusion by not following any preset naming convention for the latest designer worm, virus or Trojan horse then why should I? However, I will include a list of the numerous infections found in this fully packed bundle of shear amusement. Just kidding about the amusement part but it was quite spectacular to watch the fireworks as this malware attacked my pristine and finely tweaked PC. Not to mention that the layers of security that this virus had to dupe in order to succeed was astronomical.

See this is the thing, I am a security professional that is quite experienced at cleaning up malware but usually on other users PC's not mine. Sure I have snibtrapped some minor stuff along the way but this was major and a great learning experience. I'm a firm believer that within all misfortune is fortune even if it's small. As I always tell my friends, family and clients, nobody is 100% immune to infection unless you're totally not connected to the Internet and never ever share media such as thumb drives & disks. You may wonder at this point what the term Snibtrap means so here's the definition. According to the LGK Acme Group, to snibtrap means "To prevent from escaping or getting free; to quarantine."

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What are the real Instant Messaging dangers that your child could face online?

Let's take a look at the real dangers of children using instant messaging programs? Well for one thing, don't even consider signing your child up for an account without being prepared to supervise at least somewhat. Instant Messaging programs are not babysitters to keep your kids busy or out of your hair.

The rest of this article can be found at Instant Messaging Dangers

Windows Error Messages

The Skinny on The Blue Screen Blues

Do crypyic error messages from Windows get you down or cause panic? Does all the blue screen of death hype make you stop in your tracks? Well sometimes knowledge is power so here is a brief not so tecky explanation of what your Windows Operating System may be whispering to you. If you listen to the whispers then you may avoid the crash. It's not always about your system getting a virus, Trojan Horse, Worm etc. There are other reasons that your PC may be unstable.... Read More

Damaged File System Error

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Today, we're going to explore what to do if suddenly you boot your computer and you get that dreaded blue screen of death. OK the blue screen with nothing on it is the worst case scenario so if you are lucky to get one that gives you some possible reasons for not being able to boot then it's usually fixable.

A damaged file system would be the most common error..read entire article

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Securing your wireless router

How do I secure my wireless network, you ask? A few things that you must do without getting too complicated is change your administrative password on your router, change the SSID (Service Set Identifier), choose a method to secure your connection (WPA or WEP) and secure that method with a long high quality password. If your router comes with a wizard then it should be able to walk you through all these steps quite easily.

The rest of this article is available at a Securing a Personal Wireless Router.

Child Safety Online

I'm Interested in Feedback concerning how parents monitor their children's Internet use. It's my humble opinion that computers are not babysitters. Children need to be taught and reminded about online safety rules. Teach your children streetsmarts online just as you would in the real world.

Do you regularly monitor your child's Internet use ?

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aitsavemyfiles says:

My oldest is just getting on the computer now. I've set her computer up with parental controls to avoid her random surfing to bad pages. I also show her how to use google and how to tell if sites are legit but the most important thing my wife and I do is sit with her so we can explain things and teach her safe surfing habits. Any child left alone to learn these things is bound to have trouble even if that is limited to a virus.

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compulady says:

Computer security is very important and should not be taken light.

Posted December 10, 2009

Kelly says:

I always communicate with my child.

Posted April 29, 2009

No. my child will never get in trouble online.

 

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