So you survived the [intlink id=”3214″ type=”post” target=”_blank”]April Fools Joke[/intlink] that most people were talking about. Are you more Mindful of what a Virus is and how to best defend against it. If not let’s go back in the past and talk about some of the necessary Programs:[ad#cricket-right-ez]
- If you haven’t already installed a [intlink id=”2205″ type=”page”]Free Anti Virus[/intlink], this would be the time to. Also install a Firewall to better protect you.
- Never install any software from unknown site — This is most important even though they seem harmless enough there are sites that have [intlink id=”2991″ type=”post”]fake adobe updates or even flash updates[/intlink] that will install Maleware into your system. So if you have any doubt should visit the main site like Adobe.com to check for updates.
- [intlink id=”3114″ type=”post”]If something scares you, count to ten[/intlink] — That is very useful when it comes to scareware sites that like to scare you into buying there fake anti virus software that doesn’t do anything. I say count to ten because by the time you did you will go looking for information on either that site or that warning and come to the conclusion it was scareware.
- [intlink id=”2991″ type=”post”]Don’t download untested software[/intlink] — This is good for those who like to look for programs that are to expensive to buy but they want to have them. Most of the time Hackers like to use Crackers to infect systems. Although anything that is questionable can sometimes be infected with a virus so you should stay away from all of them.
- [intlink id=”3248″ type=”post”]Apple’s OSX isn’t as secure as you may think[/intlink] — I hate when people say they are so glad to have a Mac, and yet it seems to be on the rise. Macintosh Operating system seems to be getting some attention from Hackers because their more virus and trojans being made for the the Macintosh, so don’t get over confident.
Although these are just a few steps to consider when dealing with virus, trojans, and Worms. It all depends on the End user to prevent this from happening. So if you want to protect your identity and system you should consider using the right software. If your a Vista you should also make sure your not running as an Admistrator, this will also protect your from getting infected.
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