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  from Mary Landesman
It seems that today's attackers will stop at nothing to get and keep control of your computer. This week, how to win the battle for your computer and root out the source of the infection. Plus, if you haven't already done so, take a moment to participate in the antivirus survey. You won't win any prize, but you will help out a grad student working on his thesis! Link to the survey is at the bottom of this newsletter.
 
In the Spotlight
Help! I Can't Access My System!
Trying to remove a malware infection can become a battle of wills between you and the attacker. Antivirus software can be a powerful ally, removing most of today's malware with ease. But occasionally, a really stubborn infector may put you at the forefront of the battle. Here's how to help you win.

 
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Malware Load Points
Malware, like any other active program, needs to load in order to do damage. Here's a handy guide to the most common autostart entry points you'll want to check to stop the malware from loading.

 
Fix Changes to ShellOpen Command
Malware may leverage the shell open command. This allows it to register itself as the handler for certain file types and thus the virus, worm or Trojan loads when any of these file types are called. Here's how to take back control.

 
 
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Antivirus Survey
Take the Antivirus Survey
Marco Giorgini is working on his graduate thesis and needs your help. He's examining what makes people tick (or get ticked off) when it comes to antivirus software. Help this really bright guy succeed by taking a moment to respond to his survey questions.
 
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