What is phishing?

It is an attempt to get your personal information by sending you an email. These email looks as a legitimate email comes from reputed organization like PayPal, e-bay and many others. Those emails contain links on which sender ask you to click to fill personal information including credit card details. Once they will get your information, they use it later for their personal benefits. In this situation you can maintain your email backup.

How can we identify them?

1. There is a possibility of spelling mistake in their emails because most of the email provider not allow the user to use the suspected keywords in their email at a mass level.
2. Move your mouse over the link (but don’t click on it), it will show the ip address. (Is it looks like a companies ip address?)
3. It will scare you by writing something. Like a message ‘If you do not fill the information your account will be blocked permanently’.
4. They use graphics in their email looks like an original website. For example Facebook.   

Always remember the thing that a reputed organization never asks you the personal information (i.e. financial info) by an email through unsecured channel.

Ways to Protect your Computer from Internet Threats

In recent years we heard about the computer viruses, spyware hackers and internet frauds. As consumer we know the importance of protecting our computer's and personal information against these threats.

If you are using windows operating system then don’t worry because this operating system has a security center that contain all the information and configuration of your computer setup security. It mainly contains three security essentials. i.e. Firewall, automatic windows update and Virus Protection.

Windows firewall:

Windows operating system comes with integrated firewall. The function of this firewall is to protect the windows from internet threats. But it can not provide you the protection from all the threats like it will not warn you if you are going to open a infected email. It also can not detect or delete the virus or worms that are already present in your computer. That’s why we need additional software to to protect the computer.

Automatic updates:

Microsoft continuously send you security updates for windows over the internet so it is important to update your computer windows time to time. Automatic update helps you to to protect your computer setup from internet threats.

Virus protection:

To protect your computer from viruses you need to install a antivirus program or use computer maintenance tools to maintain your computer. Now a days internet is the one of the important source of virus infection. The best option for complete internet security is to purchase an internet security. The security indication is located on the bottom toolbar on the right-hand side.

How to remove GRV?

The steps to remove this type of virus are as follows:

• Completely scan your computer with a good quality, highly defined anti-virus or anti-malware software. 
• Check your host files for malicious entries which reside in C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts. 
• Open the host file with notepad and delete lines of codes and IPs which rewrite Google or Microsoft sub domains. 
• Check Domain Name Server (DNS) setting and in internet protocol settings tick the check box “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. 
• Check proxy setting on internet browser and enter parameters that were given by system administrator. 
• Please, uninstall all the suspicious add-ons and extensions of your browsers. 
• Click Uncheck to all the “Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)” and then click apply to save these changes. 

The best precaution which you should take to overcome this virus is that stop visiting websites which are provides irrelevant software’s. Properly judge the site by seeing its rating and authentication before clicking to it. Properly read terms and conditions before installing software.

Google redirect virus (GRV)

It is the one of the most notorious virus which simply, infects the computer and starts redirecting the search result of the websites to some other malicious websites and porn sites. It causes a great chaos and hazard on the person who got infected with this virus. Because of such features, it is also called as browser hijack virus. 

Every day millions of computers get infected by this kind of virus, and its removal is a bit difficult process as it gets bundled with many root kits commonly known as TLD3 or Alureon Root kits, which start every time you restart your computer and operates before your computer boots up properly. It changed your computer settings in such a way that when you type Google’s web address in address bar of your web browser, you will be redirected to a malicious web page which looks like Google. And, when you click a particular link, a web page having malicious files on it will get opened. 

The worst thing is that it affects the DNS of computer and can steal your personal information. It too degrades the overall performance of the computer system. 

How to install Microsoft Security Essential on a Computer Setup:

• First you need to download the Microsoft security essential from the Microsoft’s site, link is here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download 
• Now double click on the downloaded file and click on “I Accept” and it will validate that you are using the genuine copy of Windows. 
• Then it will install further, after completion of process Update will start automatically and it immediately update itself with the latest antivirus definitions released by Microsoft. 
• MSE regularly scans your computer setup and notify you regarding the problems detected by displaying in the notification area at the right bottom of task bar. 

Working modes: 

• MSE with Green background: This indicates your computer setup is protected against harmful threats. 
• MSE with Red background: This indicates your computer is at risk and some malwares is detected in your computer setup. 
• MSE with Yellow background: This indicates your computer is not protected and you need to scan your computer setup.

Windows firewall limitations

Windows 7 firewall comes with many limitations like It only protects about incoming threats. It does very little for outbound. Most outbound connections will silently be blocked unless you thought to add the programs into the exclusion list. Separate rules are defined for each permissible outbound connection. It is difficult to configure windows firewall for outbound process for making it more secure. PC malfunctions is protected by windows firewall. 

So, it’s a difficult task for the users who are not more technical, their comes many third party tools which automatically solve these limitations. Some of the features of third party firewalls are as follows:

• More secure. 
• Automatically controls inbound and outbound connections. 
• Automatically creates definitions for outbound connections. 
• More users friendly.

Friends, as firewalls makes the system more secure but they also decrease the performance of computer, but it is very less and can be neglected, because security is more important then performance. In market their comes many third party windows firewall management software tools, check all the features mentioned above, even you can go for my recommendation.

Windows firewall 2

Windows 7 firewall contains some improvements then the earlier version of windows. It is more users friendly and has multiple active profiles. Windows 7 firewalls can be managed in following ways: 

• Click the start button. 
• Then click, control panel. 
• In the search box type, firewall. 
• Then click, windows firewall. 
• In the left pane, click Turn Windows Firewall on or off. 
• If you want to allow a program or features through windows firewall, click change settings. 
• Select the check box next to the program you want to allow, select the network locations you want to allow communication on, and then click OK. 

If some firewall settings are unavailable and your computer is connected to a domain, your system administrator might be remember, each time you choose to allow a program to communicate through your firewall, your computer setup will become less secure. The more items you allow through your firewall, the more at risk you become to hackers or malicious software controlling these settings through Group Policy.

Windows firewall 1

A windows firewall is just like a bridge having a security check, controlling the data packets, which is to be allowed or not, between an internal network that is assumed to be secure and trusted, and another network, usually an external network, such as the Internet, that is not assumed to be secure and trusted. Windows Firewall is a software component of Microsoft Windows that provides monitoring and packet filtering functions. It protects your computer setup from unauthorized entries. It comes with the Microsoft windows as you buy the original one. One of 3 profiles are activated automatically for each network interface.

Public profile:  Here the network is shared with the world and is most restricted one. 

Private profile:  Here the network is isolated from the internet and it allows more inbound connections. 

Domain profile:  Here the network is least restricted. It allows more inbound connections to allow for file sharing etc.

Google chrome?

If you want to surf the internet fastly then Google chrome is the best option is available for you. It not only increases the speed of the browsing but provides you the very good security with lot of features. Once you install Google chrome in your computer setup then it automatically syncronises itself from Internet Explorer. It have a simple user interface which you can customize according to your need. If we talk about the performance of the Google chrome browser then it fast and reliable and loads the web content very quickly. It takes very less space in your computer memory and also provides you the option to add the add ons later. 

It automatically protects your computer’s personal data from unauthorized entities while you are surfing on the internet. If it suspects that any website has a threat then it will inform you by an message before opening it. Chrome auto updates itself for the latest security updates and features. Google Chrome uses a Sandbox layer to the browser that prohibits web site monitoring activities and private data being captured by unauthorized individuals.

How can you protect your PC from internet attacks

If you are updating your antivirus on regular basis then it updates itself with the latest security that will help you to protect your computer against internet threats. You can also check for new updates forwindows. Some of the browsers have the feature of optimizing the privacy and security of the user.  Advance browser have the functionality to block malware sites.  Email spamming is done by cyber criminals, they send spam emails all over web and when user open them then his email account has been compromised. So do not open those emails which looks suspecious. Create a unique password for every websites you visit. The security of your computer from internet threats is also depends on the password hardness. You can use alphanumeric passwords with the special characters. If you are very conscious about the email then you can also maintain the backup of your email account. When you use internet you must be aware about the security


If you have any problem with your computer then you can contact to us:
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How to check your computer for virus?

Sometimes our computer setup is infected by the viruses or worms and we don't know how to ensure it. so i am writing some points by which you can validate your computer whether your computer is infected or not. 

• If your computer looks unstable, it may be possible some malware has infected your computer. It can do it by disrupting your computer operation or gathering your sensitive information. It may cause your computer to crash down often.
• If your computer is running very slow, it may also mean’s that your computer has got some kind of threat and is trying to use the computer processing resources. At that time your computer works slow even you are not using heavy programs.
• If you see that you can’t access come specific folder, files, or drive or even you cannot run some programs. It simply mean, something wrong going on your computer and has been infected by some kind of malwares or threats.
• Sometimes the size of your some important files gets fluctuated, if you find that means your computer may be infected by virus.
• If you find anything missing or modified in your menu tab then there is possibility that your computer is infected by the malware or worms.

If you have any problem with your computer then you can contact to us:

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What is SSL security?

It stands for secure socket layer that establishes the secure encrypted link between  web server and browser. All the data that is passed through this link will be secured. It is an industry standard that is followed by most of the website owners. Don’t think that you need to install something in your computer setup.We need SSL certificate in order to use SSL security. When you go for the SSL security you will have to complete number of question asked by web sever then your web server creates two cryptographic keys, public and private key. Then you have submit your CSR (Certificate  signing request) by encrypting it from private key. Then webserver will validate all the details of yours by CSR and allow you to use SSL.

If a website is using the SSL security then it is shown by the web browser with the help of icon. Might be you had seen a lock in the side of the web browser address bar. By the help of this icon we can analyse that which site is secure and which is insecure.

If you have any problem with your computer then you can contact to us:

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PROTECTION FROM INTERNET THREATS

Internet is a resource from where you can get any information from anywhere and it is a very popular resource used now a days. It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks, of local to global scope.Internet is giving birth to new services such as Voice over Internet Protocol(VoIOP) and Internet Protocol Telvision(IPTV).Internet is a interconnecting computer networks with special gateways or routers.

Now a days,Internet is widely used all over the world.Internet is used for many purpose like E-mail,Social Networking Web sites,online banking,online shopping,online games etc.Internet is also very important medium for the different business like in bank,private enterprise etc.To use internet one should be careful because internet provides many advantages to us but with that it also provide security issues for us.When we are using the internet it can happen that viruses and malware files can enter in your computer which can affect your computer performance.For that you should have protection tools for your computer.

I want to share one story with you which will help you to know the importance about the security tools.Last year, my friend Sharyn faced a problem in her computer and she told me about the problem of the computer so I told  her that i will resolve the problem for you but because of my hectic schedule i was not able to go to her home and because of the delay she was just frustrated of her computer problem so I decided to help her by sitting in my home and I used the remote softwares to help her and with the help of remote softwares i got the access of her computer and then i resolved her problem and she was very happy with the remote softwares.

But when I look into her computer I found that her computer had so many viruses and  computer was very slow and all these was because of the absence of security tools which were not present in her computer so I suggested her about the security tools .Now you all will say how could we know from which part of internet we are receiving these problems. The answer is as a normal user nobody knows about the different websites that which one is secure and which is unsecure so when you go on the unsecure websites ,at that time malware and spyware files enter in your computer and as your computer do not have the exact security tools against these problems your computer gets affected and have many problems.

Now your question will be what are the security tools which can protect the computer and how can we reach to them.So the answer is you can know about all these security tools from the IT Experts and there are many companies which are providing the free diagonosing services and after that they suggest  you the solution according to the situation of the computer. There are many companies which will help you to know about the security tools and they will provide you the online technical support and one of the company name is IMPC SUPPORT which is one of the best company situated in United State and provide the services to canada,united state and united kingdom users.IMPC SUPPORT provides you the different security tools like registry cleaner,windows optimizer,PC tune up etc.Registry Cleaner removes all the unneccesary indexing of the uninstalled softwares and thus increases the computer performance.Windows optimizer optimizes all the properties of every application of computer either visual or audio units.PC tune up manages all the application,software and services into a tuned way.All these security tools also help your computer from malware files and speed up your computer.

Because of using internet one can have so many viruses like DNS changer and many other.It may be possible you may heard about this virus and DNS Changer  works  as  same as  the malware works is that it redirects computers to rogue DNS servers instead of the normal servers specified by ISPs. DNS servers are like the translator of the Internet, it converts  website names to IP addresses. It take the website names you put in, finds that website's server and then connects you with that website. The DNS Changer malware was sending people to different, malicious servers without you even knowing.You can have malicious files if  you  do not have the good security and because of the  affect of all these malicious files you can all loose your personal data and this security tools can help you to have an online back up of your important data.