Posts Tagged "Virus"

By admin on Dec 11, 2013 in Virus | 0 comments

A surefire way to ruin your day is to get a virus infection in your operating system. Even the mildest virus infection can burn hours off your work schedule. If your system is unprotected, that is, if you didn’t install any anti-virus software on it, you’ll probably spend a lot of time trying to clean out your hard disk, weed your corrupted files from ones you can still recover, and check on other computers which you have probably infected through unprotected file transfers.    What to do when you have a virus infection is so much simpler if you’ve already installed an anti-virus shield before using your computer. Just run regular virus scans, retrieve a list of viral infections in your system, quarantine these infections, and delete them. If you haven’t installed one yet, there’s no need to panic. Below is a guide on what to do when you have a virus infection wreaking havoc on your OS.   Install one and save what you can save in your OS. Unless you’re already looking at the “blue screen of death”, there’s no need for you to wipe out your hard disk and re-install your operating system. You can still recover uninfected data by installing a reputable anti-virus program on your computer. This is the first thing anyone wondering what to do when you have a virus infection on your computer should do. The second step is, of course, running a virus scan.   This will let you retrieve the list of virus infections invading your computer. The first virus scan will always take long, especially if you’ve been surfing the internet without a virus shield for a long time. Most likely, your system is already jammed with several viruses. Once you’ve retrieved the list, quarantine and delete all of them. You may lose some data especially if you’re already experiencing system crashes prior to your virus removal. Once you’ve removed the infection, create a back up of all of the files in your computer. Go offline after cleaning out the virus in your system to make sure that the back-up disk you’re creating is clean. Precautions You wouldn’t even have to worry about what to do when you have...

By admin on Mar 17, 2013 in Virus | 0 comments

If you own a computer there is a very real chance that at some point your machine will be infected with a virus and unchecked this virus can cause permanent harm to both your computer and its files but the virus could also steal passwords, bank account information and other personal information. Most computers have anti-virus software installed when it is still at the factory but it is up to you, the user, to ensure that your computer’s virus protection is up to date and adequate for your needs. Even if you do have protection against viruses installed on your machine, if it is out of date or improperly configured your computer and all your information is still at risk! By keeping an updated anti-virus program installed and properly configured your risks at being infected by a virus are considerably lower than if you don’t, but what if your computer is already infected by a virus? As a consultant, I assure you that if you follow these steps and you will be able to bring your computer back to its virus-free status (most of the time :-). The number one thing that you need to do once you realize you may have a virus on your computer is to disconnect from the internet. This can be done either by physically removing your networking cable or turning off your networking connection from within your computer’s operating system. This is important because most viruses are unknowingly distributed by affected computers while the computer owner is left in the dark not realizing that his computer may be infecting others. Once your computer is disconnected from both local networks as well as the internet you need to get down to the task of removing the virus. Hopefully you computer has a sufficient anti-virus program already installed, if this is the case run a full scan using your anti-virus software, many programs require you to restart so the anti-virus software can run before any system software is loaded; this is to ensure that any and all viruses are removed completely. You may have to run your anti-virus software several times to ensure your machine is completely free of all viruses and malicious software. Once...

By admin on Nov 5, 2012 in Virus | 0 comments

No matter how advanced and ‘smart’ mobile phones get, you computer will always be your tech home front. And not just because of its sentimental value (the fact that before your Blackberry, iPhone, Android, and tablet, there was the stand alone home computer) but because your PC or laptop is ideal for long hours of work and study, something no phone or tablet can compete with. Ensuring that your computer stays secure is imperative – if you can’t keep it safe from malware you’re risking a lot more than random strands of data. Unfortunately, people tend to take care of their phones but fail to do the same when it comes to computer security, and hence end up losing important data to viruses, Trojans, and spyware such as computer monitoring software and computer and internet monitoring software. Having a well-protected computer system is not as hard as one might think. Here are five simple ways to go about securing your computer from threats. 1.Use Anti-Virus Software. Trying out different versions of various Antiviruses is fine but users should remember that 30 day trials last only as long as they say they would, meaning 30 days. After that they expire and your system is open to attack once more. You need to pull out your wallet and purchase one to avoid this and also need to regularly update the anti-virus so that it does not lag behind when it comes to blocking the latest advancements in viruses. 2.Be Careful of Email. Asides spamming and annoying adware, emails are the main carriers of viruses, bugs, and PC monitoring software. Never open any email attachment that has been sent to you by anonymous persons. If someone from your contact list has sent you something via email attachment be suspicious of opening those as well. Instead, save and run all email attachments through virus checkers before opening them. If nothing comes up yet your suspicion is still aroused, do away with the file and the email and delete them. 3.Use a Firewall.  Many people forego creating a firewall for their computer thinking that installing an Antivirus is sufficient when it comes to protecting them from corruptive programs. This is obviously not the case....

By admin on Jun 26, 2012 in Virus | 0 comments

For many computer users, an up to date anti-virus program is a must have and is worth paying an annual subscription for. Anti-virus software programs are constantly running in your computers background looking for computer viruses, bugs, worms other malicious malware issues. The software will often connect with a database to stay up to date with the latest version. However, what happens if despite paying for the latest anti-virus software, your computer still becomes infected and breaks? Whose fault is it? Who will fix it and what options are available? In this simple guide we will explore what to do next? My anti-virus PC still got infected? Unfortunately despite being constantly updated and improved, new software viruses can still get through even the best anti-virus program. Computer hackers, fraudsters and even computer terrorists are constantly creating new software bugs and malicious viruses that will target your computer along with millions of others around the world. While anti-virus software programs work hard to keep out 99.999% of computer viruses, there is no such thing as 100% virus free guarantee. This is because a brand new virus can expose software loopholes quicker than the anti-virus can patch it. Even if the best anti-virus companies can identify and protect against a new virus within minutes, the virus may have already damaged thousands of machines before it was detected. My PC is broken from a Virus; will the anti-virus company fix it? If you are unlucky enough to be hit by a computer virus, even though you have paid for the latest version of anti-virus software, then you will still not be able to hold the company responsible. As part of all software user agreements, you will find that the anti-virus company will state that they cannot be held responsible for any rogue viruses or damage caused. The easiest way of thinking about this is to consider your car’s seat belt. If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident the seat belt may save your life. However your seatbelt does not guarantee 100% that you will not get injured. Anti-virus is a prevention tool, it does not provide a 100% virus free environment unfortunately. What should I do now my...

By admin on Nov 8, 2010 in Virus | 0 comments

If you are the owner of a computer or laptop, you have heard about the many different viruses that can infect your computer and destroy your computer while stealing your personal information.  Any virus out there can be deadly to your computer, but the virus that you need to watch for is the Trojan Horse Pakes virus.  This is a virus that will attach to your computer without your knowledge, making a deadly virus that will be hard to detect and remove from your computer. How the Trojan Horse Pakes virus works.  The virus will be attached to different websites that you may view, pop ups that are associated with websites, links that are included on websites and links that are on emails you receive.  When you click on any of these options that the virus is attached to, you are inviting the virus onto your computer.  The hacker that has created the virus, created a program that will “piggy back” itself to the link or program you click on.  As you download the links information, you are also downloaded the virus onto your computer. The virus will download itself without you even suspecting it.  The Trojan Horse Pakes is a silent virus that will bundle itself within the programs and files that you have on your computer.  As you search for the virus, you will have a hard time finding it because it knows how to dig deep into your files and hide.  When the virus is linked with your programs, the virus will become active when you select the program to use or the hacker access the virus.  This is why it is called the silent virus.  You never know when it will be activated. Most viruses will attach to your computer and start to duplicate as the virus infects your computer.  As the normal virus attacks your computer, you will notice the signs sooner and have the virus removed quicker.  As the Trojan Horse Pakes viruscan move slowly, it can also do the most damage to your computer.  Some of the signs to watch for to know if the Trojan Horse Pakes virus is on your computer are: Your computer will take a long time to...