If you're seriously interested in knowing about computer
viruses, you need to think beyond the basics. This informative
article takes a closer look at things you need to know about
computer viruses.
A virus is a program - a piece of executable code - that has the
possibly of cloning itself. Computer viruses can spread fast and
they are hard to eradicate. They can be attached to any type of
file and they are spread as files copied and sent from person to
person. They can be contacted from a floppy disk or Cd, they can
be launched when opening a program or accessing a file, any
file, or they can be brought from the internet by downloading a
file or accessing a web page and as attachments to e-mails.
Besides replication, some viruses have something else in common:
their infecting routine. The behaviors of viruses vary from
showing messages or images to destroying files, formatting the
hard disk drive and other severe damage. If the virus does not
inflict damage it can still cause problems by taking up space
and memory, lowering the performances of the computer.
Nine rules for avoiding computer viruses would be:
If you find yourself confused by what you've read to this point,
don't despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time
you finish.
1. Use an anti virus program at all times. 2. Install and keep
active a firewall. 3. Make sure your system is up-to-date with
all the existent updates. 4. Keep your browsers security
settings at maximum. 5. Never click yes when your browser asks
you if you want to install or open some content coming from an
organization you don't know or don't trust. 6. Install an
anti-spy ware program to enlarge the protection. 7. Never
install a browser help or search bar accepting the times it
comes from a reliable source. 8. Use a different credit card for
online shopping. 9. Don't click on email attachments that are
executable files even if they look as if sent from known persons.
The antivirus programs have a big role in providing your
computers security and protecting it from viruses, worms, Trojan
horses and other "invaders" that can attack a computer. The role
of an antivirus program is to detect the presence of viruses in
a computer, to disinfect the files or delete the ones that can't
be disinfected and prevent the contamination of the computer.
Most of the companies that produce antivirus have online free
tools for scanning computers for viruses. If you don't have an
antivirus yet and can't decide which one to buy you can enter
their online sites and try the services for free, then decide
what to use.
That's how things stand right now. Keep in mind that any subject
can change over time, so be sure you keep up with the latest
computer virus news.
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