Virus & Spyware
A quick question before we begin...
- Did it take longer than usual to open your browser page
- Did your computer take a while starting up
- Do you have loads of unknown icons in the bottom toolbar to the right?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions you may have something nasty on board, sometimes its hard not to download these things.
We usually spend most of my time designing websites for clients, but lately I have noticed a sharp increase in the number of people asking me for advice regarding the performance of their computers. Quite simply, people were unaware of the risks and dangers that can dramatically affect their PC's.
We offer a service that removes Viruses, Trojans, Spyware and Malware from your Machine. We make this process as simple as possible.
Simply call 07967 672 632 for further detail on how we can get your problem sorted for good. We offer an in home service where the PC is fixed in house, to cause as little disruption as possible. We can also take the PC away and fix it on our time.
Below is some further information and advice on th problems out there.
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Spyware infestation!
Spyware and Malware (this stands for malicious software) have become a big problem they operate unknown and can take partial control over your interaction with the internet. Have you ever downloaded a screensaver? These screen savers often come bundled with unwanted programs, anything you download over the net can have the potential to damage and corrupt your machine.
Virus!
Virus!
A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer without permission or knowledge of the user. However, the term "virus" is commonly used, albeit erroneously, to refer to many different types of malware programs. The original virus may modify the copies, or the copies may modify themselves, as occurs in a metamorphic virus. A virus can only spread from one computer to another when its host is taken to the uninfected computer, for instance by a user sending it over a network or the Internet, or by carrying it on a removable medium such as a floppy disk, CD, or USB drive. You must always update virus software. Virus killing programs basically work from a list. So if a new virus arrives and it is not on the list the checker does not know this is a virus
Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse
First of all a Trojan is not a virus, if you stand back a look at it for a minute it is a very clever thing.
A Trojan horse, or simply trojan, is a piece of software which appears to perform a certain action but in fact performs another such as a computer virus. Look all nice and pretty on the outside but within it can contain viruses that can potentially destroy your PC or Laptop. They can install keyloggers, which record every keystroke, it can destroy files corrupt programs, even in some cases burnout hard drives. They can come with a timed release function, downloading but not actioning for weeks or months. If you have any P2P sofware on your machine you are opening up the gateway.
A Trojan horse, or simply trojan, is a piece of software which appears to perform a certain action but in fact performs another such as a computer virus. Look all nice and pretty on the outside but within it can contain viruses that can potentially destroy your PC or Laptop. They can install keyloggers, which record every keystroke, it can destroy files corrupt programs, even in some cases burnout hard drives. They can come with a timed release function, downloading but not actioning for weeks or months. If you have any P2P sofware on your machine you are opening up the gateway.