Tag: anti-virus
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Goldblum Plans to Save the World Again – with Antivirus Software?
After containing a dinosaur threat on several occasions and preventing the complete destruction of Earth by aliens, our personal Hollywood hero Jeff Goldblum has yet another plan to save the world – his very own anti-virus software called, appropriately enough, GOLDBLUM. That’s right – the star of Jurassic Park and Independence Day is here in…
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Online Scammers and their Tell Tale Signs
With scammers, viruses and malware seemingly around every corner of the internet, the online world can be a daunting place for the less tech-savvy. Also See: How to Check for Offers on Chromecast Here at the Gadget Helpline, we see these problems and their victims on a daily basis; and it isn’t pretty. They can…
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BEWARE: Fake Angry Birds Space App for Android Contains Harmful Malware
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Android smartphone and tablet users thinking about downloading the latest Angry Birds game will need to be extra cautious, as a fake version of the app has been found to contain harmful malware. Rovio Mobile recently issued a warning on its website: “As you get ready to pop pigs in zero gravity, watch out for…
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1,500 Virgin Media customers infected with virus
Virgin Media has warned around 1,500 of its broadband customers that their PCs or laptops are infected with a harmful Trojan virus. Individual letters were sent out to customers this week explaining that they have unwittingly downloaded a malicious SpyEye Trojan virus. The virus is said to be a keylogger, in that it will record…