AVG joins Opera on stage

The first beta of Opera 10.60 was released only two weeks ago, and it graduates to a wide release and sheds its beta tag. Opera 10.60 for Windows, Mac, and Linux incorporates security enhancements provided by popular freeware antivirus vendor AVG, improves performance, adds further HTML5 compatibility, and makes a noticeable tweak to the browser interface. New security feature indicates that while Chrome and Firefox are looking to further isolate plug-ins and add-ons, Opera address the immediate threat from malware-infected sites. Opera now comes with AVG's real-time Web threat data feed built in. It means when you encounter a page that's been detected by the AVG network to be malicious, you'll see the warning instead.

New feature uses multiple techniques to protect users. It uses exploit signatures to detect sites serving drive-by downloads, the AVG Online Shield and contextual analysis to detect social engineering scam-driven viruses, and reputation lists for safeguarding against malicious URLs. 

Version 10.60 is compatible with several nascent HTML5 features, including the next-generation video and audio codec WebM, geolocation compatibility, Web Workers, and App Cache. This update places Opera at or very close to parity with beta and development versions of Chrome and Firefox. Opera has also created an HTML5-geolocation-powered map showing real-time downloads and active users of Opera. The Windows changelog, Mac changelog, and Linux changelog are available at the Opera Web site.

New Internet Explorer 9

Microsoft has sneaked out a new demo version of its forthcoming Web browser to highlight its vision of the next-gen Internet. To show that Microsoft is being a good Internet citizen and offering compatibility for all, its latest preview version of Internet Explorer 9 shows off some smart features. Not only will it be an all-singing HTML5-compatible browser but it will accelerate video and other media to offer a full-on broadband Web experience.

While that all sounds great, the arguments start when you see that Microsoft is tying in IE9 deeper into Windows than any previous version. This integration provides the acceleration and jazzy features that make it stand out from a platform-agnostic browser. However, only Windows users will see the full benefit of an IE9 coded site, everyone else will just default back to a — presumably — slower compatible mode.

Using the HTML 5 canvas, video and audio tags, some smart results can be created. Demos on the IE9 Test Drive site include an asteroid field, fish tank and others, all running smoothly. Canvas creates a simplified way of defining a space for 2D visuals, so it will be fun for games and impressive animations, without the need for Flash or other plug-ins. IE9 can turn Web pages into something that looks more like a desktop app with font smoothing and other effects among benefits for general users.

Main Features that should be looked for in an Antivirus Program

Installing a good, solid antivirus program on your computer is the key to internet security. There are many threats you have to deal with when surfing the internet, but nothing a good antivirus program can’t handle.

The question is which antivirus program to buy? To answer this question, there are a number of factors you should consider when researching antivirus companies.
Firstly consider the scope of protection the antivirus software offers. Will you be protected by every Internet threat that you encounter? These days, we are hit by viruses, spyware, and trojans from all directions. It is pertinent that the antivirus software can handle the job.

Secondly you always want to consider how user friendly the antivirus software is. Have you ever used software before that you knew was an amazing product, but you had no idea how to use it? It is very frustrating! The best antivirus programs are very easy to use.

Thirdly always like to look at how many features the antivirus program has to offer. From what I’ve noticed from my research, the more features the antivirus software offers, the better the antivirus software generally is. One feature that is very important and cannot be overlooked is how often the antivirus software updates its definitions. New viruses and malware are discovered every minute and it is important for your antivirus software to perform updates on a regular basis. I personally prefer daily updates.

Lastly, you would want to consider the price of the antivirus program. Depending on your needs, antivirus software will generally run from $20 up to $100. Be sure that you do not compromise your computer security to save a few bucks though! A peaceful state of mind is worth spending a little more protecting your computer with quality antivirus software.

Google new search indexing Technology “Caffeine”

Today, Google announces the completion of its new web indexing technology “Caffeine”. This new technology “Caffeine” provides 50 percent more fresher results than their last indexing system; caffeine has the largest collection of online website content. Now links to relevant content like news story, a blog or a forum post much faster than ever before.

So why did Google build a new search indexing system? Content on the web is increasing day by day. It's growing not just in size and numbers but with the introduction of video, images, news and real-time updates which is very frequent, the average webpage is much richer and more complex as compare to previous days. In addition, user’s expectations for search are higher than they used to be earlier. Now a day’s searchers wants to find the latest and more relevant content and publishers expect indexing of their content, instant they publish it.

To meet the expectation evolution of the web and to meet rising user expectations, Google built new search engine indexing system called “The Caffeine”.

Removing Anti Virus Armor Rogue Anti-Spyware

Anti Virus Armor also known as Anti-Virus Armor 2010 is a rogue anti-spyware application designed to pilfer money from computer users. Once active on the infected computer, Anti Virus Armor pretends to scan your system and display some imaginary threats.

Steps to remove Anti Virus Armor Rogue Anti-Spyware:

1. Restart your computer and keep pressing F8 Key before Windows launches. Use the arrow keys to select the “Safe Mode with Networking” option, and then hit ENTER Key to continue.
2. Download Spyware Cease install it and update its database to the latest. After that, restart your computer so as to make Spyware Cease fully functional. Repeat Step 1 into Safe Mode and run an Online Scan of your computer so that Spyware Cease can detect all potential malware in your system.
3. After the Online Scan finishes, click “Details” for the malware detected to make sure that your important data are not infected and removed. Ignore or select the scan result and click “Remove” to remove the threats. Reboot your computer and let Spyware Cease delete all detected virus.
4. Download and install RegTweaker to repair your corrupted registry.

To make your computer run as perfectly as before or much faster than before:

1. Download and install RegTweaker.
2. Run a full scan of your registry.
3. Click “Repair Problems” and repair all errors detected.

Facebook virus

Due to frequent attacks of viruses on social networking sites, Facebook has decided to increase its security level for its users. Facebook is trying not only to protect the privacy of its users but also wants to provide security against malicious threats, like viruses, spyware and spam.

The pressure on social networking sites to take action on the security front comes increasingly from parents who are concerned about their children’s online security. In the recent statement Facebook they will be creating a special support team that will provide guidance to parents on how to maintain security level for their child while they are using Face book.

However many technocrats are worried about hackers who sends unprecedented spam to more than 400 million registered users. Experts want Facebook to have more resistive security protocol measures in order keep a check on spammers.
Facebook claims that it has introduced new era of technology measures such as CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart), which is an automated computer application that runs on the server. If the application detects that a particular users is sending message in an erroneous manners, it will instantaneously block that user.

Follow following steps to remove facebook virus.

STEP 1: Terminate the following processes:
fbtre6.exe
mstre6.exe

STEP 2: Delete the below mentioned registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\"systray" = "c:\windows\mstre6.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\"systray" = "C:\Windows\fbtre6.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\Explorer\Navigating

STEP 3: After deleting the registry entries, delete these files:
C:\\Windows\\fbtre6.exe
C:\\Windows\\fmark2.dat

How to avoid Malware Attack?

Symantec a leading Antivirus and Antispyware company reported that there are more than 12000 malware detected every day.
What actually malware means? Malware is a short name for malicious software they are designed to infiltrate your PC without your consent.
The best-known types of malware, viruses and worms, are known for the manner in which they spread, rather than any other particular behavior. The term computer virus is used for a program that has infected some executable software and that causes that software, when run, to spread the virus to other executable software. Viruses may also contain a payload that performs other actions, often malicious. A worm, on the other hand, is a program that actively transmits itself over a network to infect other computers. It too may carry a payload.
How do they infringe even though we have a firewall? The question is still unanswered. Is there any solution for this fatal ruthless infringement? Some would say that keep your anti-virus software updated and do a system run now and then, scan the external hardrive before using it and keep a back up of all the important information you have in your system. The saddest part is that, there are some malware that could even affect the anti-virus application.
One way to keep a check on malware is by changing the extension of the executable file of the antivirus software. But we have to make sure that the program runs with no problems what so ever. Expert technocrats suggest that one can change the extension of the executable to .com from .exe. One can also check the “hide the known extension file types” in the folder option under tools in Microsoft Windows Operating System. Although this is not the only solution to all the malware attacks one can try to keep a check on such nasty malwares.