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Anti-virus software is under a great amount of scrutiny these days. In the month of October, rogue anti-virus scanners were the most common threat removed by Microsoft's anti-malware tool, according to the company's Malware Protection Center blog.
These scam software programs (often called "scareware") pop up mysteriously on your screen and inform you that your machine is infected with a number of viruses. The way to fix, they claim, is to buy their software. In many cases, these programs do nothing or they might even, ironically, contain viruses or spyware.
Microsoft reported in October that the emerging Win32/FakeScanti was the seventh most prevalent threat in the United States and 12th worldwide. Overall, these rogue "security" programs were six of the top 10 threats in the U.S.
However, there are anti-virus products that you can trust. For example, ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS is a premium solution with a strong track record. As well, it is backed by a proven customer care and technical support team.
ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS features a deep cleaning engine that finds and removes viruses. However, it is not limited to just this. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS also uses the company's advanced anti-spyware technology to remove spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers and other malware. It can even remove rootkits, which attempt to cover up malware.
This sophisticated software also helps you by keeping malware from ever getting near your PC. ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS features Active Protection, which allows it to block malware-related websites, thus keeping you out of harm's way. The Active Protection feature can detect files – which could be malware – from trying to download without your permission. It will notify you of what is happening and provide you with options on how to proceed.
As with all ParetoLogic products, Anti-Virus PLUS is easy to use. The interface is intuitive and features large, well-labeled buttons. As well, it has handy extras such as an Ignore list, Backup feature and a Schedule function.
To learn more about powerful ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS, please click on the links. Please click here to find out about ParetoLogic's complete line of optimization and security products, including XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware.
Tip of the Month
Make your password harder to crack by using a phrase that includes both numbers and letters in it. For example, 3meninaforest.
Q. I have some questions about one of the features of my ParetoLogic software? Who can I ask?
Signed: "Concerned"
A. Dear "Concerned"
Thank you for purchasing one of our software products. Our well-respected Customer Care and Technical Support Team is here to answer any questions you might have. The best way to access these professionals is through the Support section the website.
Please browse the Support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to see if there is an easily found answer to your query. If not, please register for Support and select "Submit New Question." Our easy-to-use website allows you to track your "ticket" and our great representatives will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Sending a question through the website is the most effective and efficient way of obtaining an answer. The Support section of the ParetoLogic website also allows you to lookup your license key if you need it and to renew your license.
Best sellers RegCure and DriverCure compatible with Windows® 7
Never fear! Users of the Windows® 7 operating system do not have to be without their favourite ParetoLogic utility programs.
RegCure Registry Cleaner and DriverCure, the advanced driver utility software, are now compatible with Windows® 7. These in-demand programs can be used with both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the brand new operating system.
"Windows® 7 is one of the most anticipated operating systems in quite a while, so ParetoLogic wanted to be ready to continue to serve its customers," said Gregory K. Amlin, ParetoLogic's Vice-President – Product Management Management. "We know people have come to depend on RegCure and DriverCure. We are pleased that if they make the move, they will be able to continue to use these great products."
As people transition their PCs to Windows® 7, they will need to ensure they have the correct drivers in order to operate the all-in-ones, printers, scanners, and others hardware devices that served them so well on their old operating systems. Drivers allow software, hardware and operating systems to communicate. If the correct driver is not installed or is corrupted, the communication can become garbled or cut off.
Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies
Learn more about RegCure and DriverCure »
Books' future: hardcover, softcover or e-reader?
Will curling up with a good book soon mean cuddling up to a computer screen?
Technological advancements could be changing how people read books. The number of people owning e-reading devices (such as Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader) has increased 150 per cent from the second quarter of 2008 to the same time period in 2009. In September, Disney launched a website offering paid access to more than 500 full-colour books starring classic characters like Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse, but also newer favorites like Cars and Hannah Montana. There is also excitement about the news that Apple will be jumping into the e-book market.
So, what does this spell for the book industry? It does have some booksellers concerned, and ParetoLogic is hearing all about it. ParetoLogic is located in Victoria B.C., a city which is crammed full of used and new booksellers. Peter Shepherd, who owns Victoria's Shepherd Books, said that digital reading will definitely have an impact.
"There is no doubt that we are affected by e-books," he told the ParetoLogic newsletter. "In this quickly changing technology everyone is affected, from the publishers and the larger chains right down to smaller operations like ours. As more and more books become available online, people are less inclined to go out and buy them at their local book stores. The death of the printed word is inevitable. ... We are in the middle of a huge paradigm shift."
Find out how booksellers feel the chrildren’s book market is affected »
Domain names in Chinese and other languages possible for 2010
Next year you might start seeing some interesting URLs while surfing the Internet. The organization that sets the policies for domain names has approved a process for obtaining country code website addresses in non-Latin characters. This means that speakers of Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi and Korean, among other languages, will be able to type in URLs in their native language.
Until now, under the guidelines of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) the Top Level Domains (TLDs, which refer to the .com. .edu or .org parts of the names) could only be displayed using Latin characters from A to Z in the English alphabet, digits 0 to 9 and a hyphen. Countries and territories can start applying Nov. 16 and the new domains are expected to debut as early as the middle of next year, according to a Nov. 2 National Public Radio website article.
"Over half of the 1.6 billion users of the Internet today are born in a language group that does not use Latin scripts," ICANN president and CEO Rod Beckstrom was quoted as saying by NPR. "So for them, this is a very, very big deal because they've had to type in their keyboard in their native script – for example in a word processor or something else – and then switch modes to type a domain name, which is really quite an inconvenience."
According to the InternetWorld website, more than 42 per cent of World Wide Web's users are based in Asia. The website says that number is growing twice as fast as users in the rest of the world. China Today reports there are 338 million Internet users and 180 bloggers in China.
Learn about the security concerns of the proposed URLs »
Affiliate Summit East 2009
ParetoLogic was pleased to be part of the Affiliate Summit East, which was held Aug. 9-11 in New York City. The event is the premier affiliate marketing conference in the Eastern United States. At the summit, ParetoLogic was pleased to announce a new and ongoing contest, which allows top-selling
ParetoLogic affiliates to win a
2009 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R.
Meeting the best
Every year the Affiliate Summit East draws the best affiliates and vendors from all over the world. It is an opportunity for affiliate marketing professionals and companies to exchange ideas, keep up on new trends and network. The ParetoLogic delegates were delighted to meet new people and pursue new and exciting opportunities.
What awaits you online?
Malware Diaries gives you an inside look at what is going on in the world of spyware and malware and how to secure your computer and yourself from new and emerging threats.
Sound Advice - Open Mic with Malware Diaries' bloggers
Members of ParetoLogic's Spyware Analysis Team (S.W.A.T.) were guests of The Computer Information Show featured on C-FAX 1070 radio station. Our Computer Security specialists discussed malware, spyware and viruses with host Bill McCarter. Click to listen to the show's MP3 excerpts as the S.W.A.T. team gives advice and field questions from the listening audience...
Sound Advice - Speaking out on behalf of children and PGsurfer
ParetoLogic's Communications Director was a guest of The Computer Information Show featured on C-FAX 1070 radio station. Amanda and host Bill McCarter discussed Internet security and the safety benefits for families and children using the free PGsurfer software. Click to listen to the show's MP3 excerpts as our resident authority gives sound advice and fields question from the listening audience...
What is SafeSurfer.org?
SafeSurfer, a website that is tailored to kids from the ages of 8-14, offers a forum, games, video and computer game reviews, entertainment updates and news about the hottest websites and applications all with an underlying theme of responsible and safe Internet use.
Information on new & cool sites available for kids
A safe place for kids to access the information they crave, the SafeSurfer website is continually updated with user (kids) generated information and is constantly fed with discussions and tips on how they keep themselves safe on the Internet. Fostering these discussions and offering the information in a collegial manner, puts the kids in the driver's seat, acknowledging the fact that they truly are the experts on their own computing and Internet experiences.
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Does it all sound Greek to you?
Don't worry! Each month we explain a word or phrase connected to the Internet, PC optimization or computer security. As well as making you feel a bit more comfortable in the computer world, this feature will also give you some new vocabulary to impress your friends. This month the focus is turned to the "social" aspects of the Internet.
Social Networking
This term is used as a catch-all for the countless websites that have sprung up that allow people to connect and interact online. The most popular of these sites include Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Linkedin, Friendster, Bebo and Classmates. Although sites have various features and focuses, they basically allow you to create a public or semi-public profile, connect with people who you know or share similar interests and view the connections of others. In the past year, these sites have become more and more of a target for malware authors. The Koobface (a play on the name Facebook) worm is especially prevalent.
Social Engineering
While you can arm your PC with all kinds of top-notch protection software, there is still the human factor that needs to be accounted for. Social engineering refers to the practice of breaking security procedures by deceiving someone. In general, the person behind the scheme is using "con games" to earn someone's trust and elicit personal information. Social engineering is used in a variety of on and off line crimes, including phishing. For example, you might receive an email that appears to be from your bank asking you to confirm your account number and password. You click on the link and go to a page that looks legitimate. It is actually a fraudulent site that steals your account information.
Protect your PC against a wide variety of attacks with ParetoLogic Anti-Virus PLUS, XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware and ParetoLogic Anti-Spyware.
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Scott Carey
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"It worked. My wife and I are elated that we can finally upgrade our computers drivers. We want to thank you and your team for a great effort to help us. Your efforts reflect well on your company. You stand out among many because of your effort to help your customers. Many thanks,"
Deb Collins
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Here is your opportunity to get to know a member of Team Pareto!
Each month we feature a different member of the ParetoLogic team. As well as telling you about their role at Pareto, we provide a little insight into their life away from work.
This month we feature ParetoLogic's Creative Director, Michael Koe. Michael has been with Pareto since 2005. This multi-talented genius is responsible for the look, feel and consistency of the many different kinds of material ParetoLogic creates, whether it is printed material or for the web. Michael embraces the opportunity to use his skills to the fullest to design unique images, websites, landing pages and advertisements, as well as other materials.
"What I look forward to at work is being given the opportunity to be creative and produce top quality imagery that separates and differentiates ParetoLogic from other companies."
Away from work, Michael has a wide variety of interests. For one, he is a longtime fan of the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. Michael also enjoys learning about aviation and physics.
Michael plays the question game:
Last song you downloaded: "Come Sail Away" by Styx
Book you would recommend: "Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel" by Michio Kaku
Last movie you rented: "The Last Man On Earth"
Where he plays
While Michael does not have much time to surf the Internet, he enjoys checking out mkaku.org, pilottraining.ca and discoverychannel.ca. So that his computer is not infected from his online activity, Michael uses XoftSpySE Anti-Spyware. As well, he also uses DriverCure and RegCure Registry Cleaner to keep his PC and hardware operating at their best. Make sure to check out Michael's Internet Security Tip of the Month on the left hand side.
