Malware and Virus Attacks Are On The Rise

It’s getting pretty ugly on the Internet these days. The bad guys have 24/7 to think up new ways to trick unsuspecting web surfers. And they are very good at it. There are many ways to get infected now, from just viewing a website to the old standards of email delivery.

One of the best ways to keep yourself and data safe is to use a little logic when roaming the Internet. If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a trap. Pop-ups will say anything in the book to get you to click, and when you do they own you. Many people don’t realize that even if you just click on the little x in one of the corners to close the pop-up you can get infected.

So how do you avoid these pop-ups and other methods to infect your computer? Well, one good way is to not go to website of dubious purpose or outlandish offers. Basic common sense can help you avoid many of the common tricks. Bill Gates is not going to give you $100 just for clicking on a link and there are never any secrets about popular topics like making money or free stuff.

All these bad guys want you to do is click on a link or pop-up, then their nasty software will install on your computer and do whatever bad things they want. And often the truly dangerous programs don’t even let you know what’s happening. Many are designed to torment you but there are also worse scenarios like stealing personal information.

So think before you click, that’s the first line of defense. Next, have up to date anti-virus and malware software installed. And it’s never a bad thing to do a scan at least once a week just in case someone was able to sneak something through your protection. When ever in doubt when your computer starts doing things that look suspicious, immediately do a complete scan with your software.

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• 5 August 2011
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