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When Windows Security Goes Rogue

I have done so much research on the topic of rogue security programs, malware and trojans, but this new article by PCMag.com is a nice update on the topic, complete with a great slideshow that includes many of the latest rogue culprits.  Take a look and be sure to show it to your friends, so they understand about how so-called "security" programs can actually do the opposite of what they say.  The worst viruses are coming from rogue security software. 

What You Need to Know About Downloading Music Online

This article appeared on Kim Komando's Web site and I think it really sums up what everyone needs to know about downloading music over the Internet. It is good information for the layman, but also provides some insight and a few useful tools to do it legally and sucessfully. Let me know if it helps any of you: Can I Really Download Music Online for Free? I get a lot of questions about downloading music. People hear they can get it for free using certain programs. While that is true, it's not wise.  The programs in question are peer-to-peer (P2P) applications. These can also be known as torrent programs. Torrent is the file format used by these programs to start downloads.  Peer-to-peer file sharing is a sensitive topic. On one hand, it is an excellent tool for distributing files. Some paid music services use it, for example. However, it's mostly associated with illegally downloading copyrighted material, or piracy. Peer-to-peer file sharing was popularized in...