Post by Graham on Mar 15, 2017 21:07:46 GMT 12
I notice an add pops up now and then on the bottom of the forum saying something like ' Computer owners urged to do this today before going on line'. If you click on this it opens up to some blurb promoting a new FREE antivirus program called Scan Guard. The scam is the FREE program will scan/search your computer for virus infections which it will list. BUT you then have to BUY a further program to remove them. Beware. Do a Google search if want more info. No I haven't been suckered into this myself but many have. Cheers. 
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Post by Owen Y on Mar 15, 2017 22:23:46 GMT 12
Chaps - if you are not using one already, install a good basic, auto-updating (important), free antivirus programme - and don't touch anything else unknown. (I have been using AVG Antivirus Free for quite a few yrs. There are others.)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 10:39:40 GMT 12
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 11:04:48 GMT 12
I've been using Trend Micro for the last 5 or 6 years across all phones, tablets, PCs and Laptops in the house and I've never had an issue with virus, malware, ransomeware etc. According to its monthly reports, it's blocked a few over time... Can act a little like a virus itself at times, but I think all the anti-v programs are much the same these days... Pop up blocker too so never seen the one you mention...
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Post by guitardude on Mar 16, 2017 13:15:01 GMT 12
I've found that the best cure for stopping half the crap from appearing on my computer is to stop the kids from using it !
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