The computers are those widely used technical
device that gets sick whenever they are attacked by a virus or any other online
threat. But, they are mostly infected by the viruses that intrude from then
internet.
Why the viruses are present on the
web?
- They are designed by some tech-geeks who have a lot of computer knowledge and skills.
- They are present there to take advantage of the people who continuously uses the Internet.
- To make money by intruding the user's computer.
When a computer gets sick, it means
that it has been hacked by those people that who try to steal money out of your
hand. So in this blog, several ways of keeping a virus away from the computer
have been described.
What can a Virus do to your computer?
Computer viruses are created by those
people who either want to annoy you or you are eyeing your money. But, how?
For example, the browser redirects
virus which was created to hijack a computer. It changes the homepage of your
browser. Another methods includes entering a URL on the browser, with which you
will automatically get redirected to a fake website. To be more precise, you
can be redirected to a fake web page where you are required to fill out forms
with your personal or credit card information, etc. Once you do, viruses hidden
on the page can collect this valuable information and report it to hackers. The
rest remains obvious!
How to keep your computer Virus-Free?
1. Download and install authorized antivirus
software.
Antivirus
software like Optimo AV is designed to safeguard a computer. It is created to
help your computer in getting rid of a computer virus. Using antivirus software
doesn’t matter, what matters is using authorized antivirus software. Always try
to avoid downloading and installing unfamiliar antivirus programs can reduce the
risks of getting a malware!
2. Always keep your antivirus ungraded
If you have
already had one or two antivirus in your computers, please remember to upgrade
them in time. By upgrading them to the recent versions, they have more records
and solutions of the newly released viruses.
3. Avoid suspicious web sites online
Always avoid
visiting suspicious websites, they may contain viruses.
4. Block unfamiliar email contacts
Never open
emails from unfamiliar contacts. They may contain a virus, spyware or Trojan.
If you download the attachment, your computer will be infected by a virus.
It was a great piece of information which you shared that just installing the antivirus is not enough to make your system secure. Other practises like safe internet browsing and updating the anti-virus softwares is also mandatory.
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