User:Jaypvip/Bleeping Computer
Type of site | Computer resource site/forum |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Bleeping Computer, LLC. |
| Created by | Lawrence Abrams |
| URL | http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ |
| Commercial | Limited Liability Company |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | January 26, 2004 |
| Current status | Online |
Bleeping Computer (abbreviated as BC) is an Internet forum and computer user community founded by Lawrence Abrams in 2004[1]. It is also a resource site for answering computer security and technical questions. As a free site, services are like many other forums, including malware and rootkit cleanup of infected computers and removal instructions on rogue anti-spyware programs.[2] The site has been featured in the Microsoft Expert Zone Community[3] and several computer magazines, as well as many other computer resource sites. Bleeping Computer, as of early 2008, has more than 240,000 members, currently contains over 1.1 million member posts, and its Tutorial Section has received over 15 million page views.
Overview
[edit]Spyware Removal
[edit]Bleeping Computer offers free spyware removal help to users by volunteers trained to use anti-malware tools such as HijackThis and MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware. There are also self-help spyware removal guides and tutorials available that are open to the public.[2]
Malware Removal Training Program
[edit]Bleeping Computer offers a malware removal-training program[4], where members can register. Administrators grant access to candidates for the Study Hall, where teachers train students anti-malware techniques, such as analyzing and removing malware. The cleaning procedures and removal training specify the use in today's anti-malware communities, such as Bleeping Computer, WhatTheTech.com, MalwareRemoval.com, TechSupportForum.com, etc.
Media
[edit]- Mentioned in PCMAG.com, Ziff Davis Media Publication derived from PC Magazine.[5][6]
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 by ALLENTECH.net[7]
- Mentioned in Rumford Public Library's list of Computer Links.[8]
- Partnered with HP in the HP Magic Giveaway.[9]
- First referral of CLAMWIN Antivirus.[10]
- Mention in Computer Shopper article.[11]
- Referral in PCWorld.com article.[12]
- Referral in Redmondmag.com Cover Story.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ BC on 10/23/2006
- ^ a b Malware and Spyware Removal Guides
- ^ Microsoft Expert Zone Community
- ^ BleepingComputer.com - Malware and Spyware Removal School Admissions
- ^ PCMAG.com "There's a Bot in Your PC - Finding and Removing Bots - Solutions by PC Magazine"
- ^ Article: Free HijackThis tool acquired by TrendMicro - PCMAG.com
- ^ Bleeping Computer - Tech Link - Rate it!
- ^ Rumford Public Library: Computer Links
- ^ Gear Diary|Tag Archive|Bleeping Computer
- ^ Anti Malware Resources- CLAMWIN
- ^ Computer Shopper. "Tech Rescues." October 2005. Page 106.
- ^ Junkbusters! - PC World
- ^ Redmond | Feature Article: Who's Afraid of Scareware?