A majority of us depend on the World Wide Web to bring us the world’s information to our fingertips, and put us in touch with "What's Happening in the World" in Real-Time. These incredible on-line experiences are brought to us in part to an open web. Open meaning that it can be accessed by anyone through our web browsers. A truly amazing feat, but lurking behind all that real-time, open web is a nasty enemy called "Spyware"
According to a survey conducted by The National Cyber-Security Alliance, "61 percent of users surveyed' computers were infected with some form of spyware. 92 percent of surveyed users with spyware reported that they did not realize that anything was wrong or aware of its presence. Another 91 percent reported that they had not given specific permission for an installation of the spyware.Spyware has become one of the major security threats to our computer.
Most of those little babies are installed without our knowledge, since they don't install software that will interrupt our our work in progress, they compromise our comfort and security levels. Basically they install on our PC's through the art of deception(piggybacking on another piece of desirable software) or exploiting our software vulnerabilities. Spyware may appear as a useful piece of utility software,in which you may download a program that installs it's payload without your knowledge or permission. Some "rogue" spyware programs may be displayed as security software. Rarely does a single piece of spyware render your computer unusable, but more frequently your computer is likely to have several unique infections.The constant interactions between spyware components, causes a slow moving computer which is overwhelmed by the many processes or services running on it. In many cases of spyware infection, the parasite will disable software firewalls, anti-virus software, and/or redirect your browser to locations that it desire , thus opening the system to future infections. Some spyware even disables or even completely removes legitimate spyware removal programs, making it almost irremovable.
In a nutshell, if your experiencing a slow computer, Being disconnected from the internet, or your computer freezes, You may be infected with Spyware. Call us, for a PC checkup, Mousemoves, LLC We'll keep your business computers up and running.. 484-293-1096
Just when you thought it was safe to surf the Internet another virus in on the way which will change our DNS servers to redirect our browsers to a site it chooses. It’s a Trojan called DNS Changer and it can infect both Windows and Mac computers. It is old news, but it could soon become a real thing for an estimated 350,000 systems that haven’t yet been patched. If your interested in learning more about this Trojan, click: here
Let us check your PC. We'll give it a good cleaning, remove spyware and malware, and recommend some great software. Call Mousemoves,LLC Computer Repair, for a PC Checkup today at 484.293.1096.
Our staff at Mousemoves believes that everyone should be able to surf the Internet, keep up with their Facebook Friends, Tweet, and of course use Skype.. Two years ago we made a recycling run with over 800 pounds of used computers, as we were driving to the recycling center and staring at all these used PC's it hit us like a lighting bolt, "What if we were to find an Operating System, other then windows that could be secure, reliable and with out a doubt cost us no extra license fees, plus boost performance. It was Ubuntu, an Os that always will be, absolutely free. created by the best open-source experts from all over the world, and available in 24 languages and ready for download today.. In the last two weeks we have installed it almost 50 times on various pc's, ranging from Hp Pavilion laptops to eight year old Optiplex desktops. "What did we learn?" Almost like Clark Kent turning into Superman,Ubuntu turns an ordinary pc, whether it be a Pentium 4 or Dual Core processor into an Internet ready machine, with thousands of free apps to choose from in the Ubuntu Software Central can customize your computer just how you like it.Give us a call at 484.293.1096 and ask about our PC Face Lift. It is a chance to turn that old pc into an internet ready machine..
Last Updated on Saturday, 10 March 2012 18:25
Is your computer Infected!
Written by Webmaster
Thursday, 08 March 2012 14:11
Has your computer slowed down in the past few weeks?Programs not responding? Frequent Internet disconnects? Your computer might be the victim of virus infection. A virus can corrupt your data, compromise your PC security, and even cause damage to your system. Although you are using antivirus software, your system may still be vulnerable. Just by downloading software, opening email attachments,and believe it or not using instant messaging you may be the victim of a Drive-By-Virus infection. If your computer is experiencing any of the above symptoms "Call Mousemoves Today at 484.293.1096 for a PC Checkup.."
Last Updated on Thursday, 22 March 2012 16:00
Mousemoves,LLC On-Line Help Desk
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Monday, 12 July 2010 09:49
The Mousemoves On-Line Help Desk offers our services via hands-on software repair and troubleshooting to it's customers. Combined with our Remote software we can help you with finding a solution. From our Help Desk, schedule an appointment, ask a question, or check on an existing work order.. We take the hassle out of Computer Repair!
Our staff at Mousemoves believes that everyone should be able to surf the Internet, keep up with their Facebook Friends, Tweet, and of course use Skype.. Two years ago we made a recycling run with over 800 pounds of used computers, as we were driving to the recycling center and staring at all these used PC's it hit us like a lighting bolt, "What if we were to find an Operating System, other then windows that could be secure, reliable and with out a doubt cost us no extra license fees, plus boost performance. It was Ubuntu, an Os that always will be, absolutely free. created by the best open-source experts from all over the world, and available in 24 languages and ready for download today.. In the last two weeks we have installed it almost 50 times on various pc's, ranging from Hp Pavilion laptops to eight year old Optiplex desktops. "What did we learn?" Almost like Clark Kent turning into Superman,Ubuntu turns an ordinary pc, whether it be a Pentium 4 or Dual Core processor into an Internet ready machine, with thousands of free apps to choose from in the Ubuntu Software Central can customize your computer just how you like it.Give us a call at 484.293.1096 and ask about our PC Face Lift. It is a chance to turn that old pc into an internet ready machine..