They come in various disguises and are known as a Virus, Trojan or Worm. You do not really need to know exactly what they are other than to say they completely mess up your computer by:
- Destroying data on your hard drive.
- Reflashing the BIOS, (this is responsible for booting your pc), rendering your computer useless.
- Causing your operating system to behave erratically or run slowly.
- Displaying annoying messages.
- Sending email to everyone in your address book(s).
- Stealing passwords and important data such as credit card information and bank details.
- Allowing hackers to have complete control over your computer.
<>Anti-Virus software
These programs are written to protect your computer from being infected. The manufacturers regularly update their software because new viruses/trojans/worms appear on an all too frequent basis.
<>What should I do?:
You would be foolish if you did not have any anti-virus software installed on your PC. By not doing so your PC will become infected in a very short period of time.
It is not good practice to install more than one anti-virus program. Installing more than one can cause conflicts and your PC not to perform as it should.
If you have an Anti-Virus subscription service and you are happy with what it does then keep your subscription up to date and make sure that you regularly check for updates at the manufacturers website. Most subscription services have an automatic update facility that will tell you when updates are available. Make sure you download any updates regularly and scan your computer frequently.
Remember to check for updates regularly (at least once a week) and scan frequently.
These programs are written to protect your computer from being infected. The manufacturers regularly update their software because new viruses/trojans/worms appear on an all too frequent basis.
<>What should I do?:
You would be foolish if you did not have any anti-virus software installed on your PC. By not doing so your PC will become infected in a very short period of time.
It is not good practice to install more than one anti-virus program. Installing more than one can cause conflicts and your PC not to perform as it should.
If you have an Anti-Virus subscription service and you are happy with what it does then keep your subscription up to date and make sure that you regularly check for updates at the manufacturers website. Most subscription services have an automatic update facility that will tell you when updates are available. Make sure you download any updates regularly and scan your computer frequently.
Remember to check for updates regularly (at least once a week) and scan frequently.
Kaspersky Internet Security is One of the more popular Anti-virus Programs, You can purchase this From the burnley Store for only £12.99 for a 12 month license, please ring 01282 424718 for more information.
<>Popular Anti-Virus Software
Stay away from websites where you can download music or copies of Software free of charge without the manufacturers permission (Piracy). Not only is it illegal to do this but you are downloading from another persons hard drive and you are running the risk that their PC is infected with some ‘nasty’ and you are about to spread this infection to your PC.
Happy computing and safe surfing.
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