The following includes spyware, adware, Trojan horses, root kits, worms, and viruses.
This type of software is very destructive and is able to cause all kinds of computer damage and security breaches.
These problems can be very minor such as simple pop ups, or can be very destructive, and is sometimes even with the ability to wipe out your whole hard drive preventing you from using your computer at all.
Curing these insidious problems is a lot harder than simply preventing them from happening in the first place.
Protection against Malware and spyware, especially in the workplace is important because it tends to slow down productivity.
If not stop it altogether.
At the very worst it will destroy your equipment which will require you to make extensive repairs and or replacing any parts that are damaged.
Here is a real-life example: I bought my first computer about six years ago and I was using the most popular antivirus software program that was available at that time.
I was online surfing and viewing websites like normal.
When I noticed my computer was starting to run slow One day I was online and my machine started to run slow, so I the usual techniques that were taught to me, such as defragmenting clearing my temporary Internet files or running a scan disk on my machine.
So I fired up my virus scanner and I found many infected files.
After scanning my computer system several times.
It actually stopped booting at me.
It turns out, there were some bad sectors on my registry drive.
I was able to replace my hard drive, but was unable to get my computer back up after checking every possible conceivable component.
I found out that my memory drive was up and this was preventing me from upgrading the BIOS.
Most importantly, you must stay on top of your Windows updates.
This is the best form of protection for your computer.
A lot of Malware software programs are specifically designed to exploit your computer's security vulnerabilities and send the software straight to your hard drive without you ever knowing until it is too late.
Here are a few other tips: *Most importantly, don't ever click on e-mail attachments from sources you don't absolutely know for sure.
Even if you know where this e-mail came from, make sure you scan it before you open it.
* Don't open files from Yahoo messenger, AOL instant messenger without pre-scanning them before downloading and make sure you verify that the person who sent it to you are sending you the correct program, or transfer.
* Stay up clear from peer-to-peer.
File sharing websites, these are networks routinely served and targeted by hackers and malicious software makers.
Another good tip is installing an anti-virus program and make sure to keep it updated.
There are tons of software programs available that are able to protect your computer from these malicious attacks, some freeware and some retail.
I won't go into any specific products, because you should really be doing your own research and decisions.
This type of software is very destructive and is able to cause all kinds of computer damage and security breaches.
These problems can be very minor such as simple pop ups, or can be very destructive, and is sometimes even with the ability to wipe out your whole hard drive preventing you from using your computer at all.
Curing these insidious problems is a lot harder than simply preventing them from happening in the first place.
Protection against Malware and spyware, especially in the workplace is important because it tends to slow down productivity.
If not stop it altogether.
At the very worst it will destroy your equipment which will require you to make extensive repairs and or replacing any parts that are damaged.
Here is a real-life example: I bought my first computer about six years ago and I was using the most popular antivirus software program that was available at that time.
I was online surfing and viewing websites like normal.
When I noticed my computer was starting to run slow One day I was online and my machine started to run slow, so I the usual techniques that were taught to me, such as defragmenting clearing my temporary Internet files or running a scan disk on my machine.
So I fired up my virus scanner and I found many infected files.
After scanning my computer system several times.
It actually stopped booting at me.
It turns out, there were some bad sectors on my registry drive.
I was able to replace my hard drive, but was unable to get my computer back up after checking every possible conceivable component.
I found out that my memory drive was up and this was preventing me from upgrading the BIOS.
Most importantly, you must stay on top of your Windows updates.
This is the best form of protection for your computer.
A lot of Malware software programs are specifically designed to exploit your computer's security vulnerabilities and send the software straight to your hard drive without you ever knowing until it is too late.
Here are a few other tips: *Most importantly, don't ever click on e-mail attachments from sources you don't absolutely know for sure.
Even if you know where this e-mail came from, make sure you scan it before you open it.
* Don't open files from Yahoo messenger, AOL instant messenger without pre-scanning them before downloading and make sure you verify that the person who sent it to you are sending you the correct program, or transfer.
* Stay up clear from peer-to-peer.
File sharing websites, these are networks routinely served and targeted by hackers and malicious software makers.
Another good tip is installing an anti-virus program and make sure to keep it updated.
There are tons of software programs available that are able to protect your computer from these malicious attacks, some freeware and some retail.
I won't go into any specific products, because you should really be doing your own research and decisions.
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