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VIRUS & MALWARE ALERT
In the last few years computer viruses have gotten more difficult to deal with. The hackers behind them have gotten more technically savvy and profiteering, while anti-virus companies struggle to keep up.
The latest viruses are getting nastier too. Once in your system, they start adding layers of infection and disable your anti-virus and spyware scanners. "Rootkits" deeply embed the virus into your system making removal very difficult. All the while your blasted with ads from every direction. And good luck downloading a new anti-virus, as your browser can be redirected to a scamware anti-virus that attempts to scare you into paying for a polished looking product that only pretends to work.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
The old saying still rings true today. Here are some things you can do to prevent viruses before dealing with the costly side effects:
* Make sure your anti-virus is up to date
* Keep Windows updated with Automatic Updates
* Update Java to the latest version and uninstall any old ones
* Use a spyware/malware scanner
* Use Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer
* Use Gmail or Google Apps for mail
In the last few years computer viruses have gotten more difficult to deal with. The hackers behind them have gotten more technically savvy and profiteering, while anti-virus companies struggle to keep up.
The latest viruses are getting nastier too. Once in your system, they start adding layers of infection and disable your anti-virus and spyware scanners. "Rootkits" deeply embed the virus into your system making removal very difficult. All the while your blasted with ads from every direction. And good luck downloading a new anti-virus, as your browser can be redirected to a scamware anti-virus that attempts to scare you into paying for a polished looking product that only pretends to work.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"
The old saying still rings true today. Here are some things you can do to prevent viruses before dealing with the costly side effects:
* Make sure your anti-virus is up to date
* Keep Windows updated with Automatic Updates
* Update Java to the latest version and uninstall any old ones
* Use a spyware/malware scanner
* Use Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer
* Use Gmail or Google Apps for mail
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Computer Support
Owner/Analyst: Ryan Cole Email: Ryan@PracticalProductivity.com Call: 707.367.9230 Copyright 2009
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Fix any immediate problems that are causing downtime.
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Correct any major security flaws such as the presence of viruses, and their ways into your systems.
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Backup your data and automate future backups.
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Identify and tend to any upcoming problems and upgrade needs.
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Ensure your aware of ways to seek lower costs and higher productivity.
Fix any immediate problems that are causing downtime.
2.
Correct any major security flaws such as the presence of viruses, and their ways into your systems.
3.
Backup your data and automate future backups.
4.
Identify and tend to any upcoming problems and upgrade needs.
5.
Ensure your aware of ways to seek lower costs and higher productivity.
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I recently analyzed the top anti-virus programs by summing up various reviews, independent detection statistics, and other factors such as scan speed resource utilization. A few anti-virus programs stood out as the best.
My favorite is Kaspersky Anti-Virus, it is incredibly good at scanning and detecting and very fairly priced as well.
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Another one I liked is called ESET NOD32. Not a glorious name, but it has made a name for itself among security professionals for high detection rates.
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If your budget is zero, the best free for home use anti-virus software is Avira.
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My favorite is Kaspersky Anti-Virus, it is incredibly good at scanning and detecting and very fairly priced as well.
Buy Kaspersky Software Click Here
Another one I liked is called ESET NOD32. Not a glorious name, but it has made a name for itself among security professionals for high detection rates.
Buy ESET Software Click Here
If your budget is zero, the best free for home use anti-virus software is Avira.
Get Avira Software Free Click Here