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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2008

Episode 3 - Malware

from Geek To Guru · host Pete Ford

Malware: Viruses, Trojans and other very bad things, and how to protect yourself and your computer. New and Improved Sound Quality! Enriched with Vitamin B12! MP3 Download Topics covered: What Malware is; How Malware gets into your computer - email attachments, fake browser plugins and bad toolbars; Preventing Malware intrusions - antivirus programs and precautions you can take; Email scams (starring the famous Nigerian 419 scam); Cookies. External Links: Malware Defined The Nigerian 419 Scam (AKA Advance Fee Fraud) Browser Plugin: Flash Browser Plugin: Java Browser Plugin: Quicktime Browser Plugin: Adobe Reader Lavasoft.com - home of Ad-Aware

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