How to Avoid Infection from a Computer Virus - Why Use Virus Protection ?
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"What's a Virus, Anyway ?"
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What are Worms?
A computer worm is a self-replicating computer program that uses a network to send copies of itself to other computer terminals on the network and it may do so without any user intervention.Unlike a virus, a computer worm does not need to attach itself to an existing program. Worms almost always cause harm to the network, if only by consuming bandwidth, whereas viruses almost always corrupt or modify files on a targeted computer.
That's why Crackers and cyber criminals like to use them for their hateful attacks on our peace of mind.
Worms are tiny programs that spread them-selves primarily in email messages; many of which they create just as soon as the email message they are attached to is opened. They send copies of themselves to every email address in your address book.
Since they are complete programs in themselves, they can be removed from your computer by deleting.
"How Can We Protect Ourselves From
Viruses, Worms and Trojans?"
These 6 basic virus protection steps can go a long way toward keeping you out of trouble:
● Never, ever, open anyone's files on their personal floppies, CD files, memory sticks, unless you scan them first in your anti-virus program! Shop around for your anti-virus program, try stores that offer discount office supplies, as there are many options to choose from.
● Be fearful of any email messages from addresses (senders) that you don't recognize.
● "With all of the new social media, P2P, and business to consumer sites there are now. Make sure to only download trusted Apps for your tool bars"
● Be wary of any programs you download from forums, chat rooms, etc.
● Don't install bootlegged copies of someone else's software.
● Keep your anti-virus, operating systems and Firewall programs up to date.
● If infected, as a last resort, get help from a virus removal service
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Right Now!McAfee offers a FREE Virus Scanning program named STINGER. It has grown in size a little over the past few years and no longer fits on a single floppy Disk. Burn it to a CD or memory stick for an offline back up tool. The Conficker worm, for example will disable your ability to go online and update your anti-virus software. If you believe you have this infection, you could disconnect your Internet connection, run your system in Safe mode and use STINGER to scan and remove this worm. The current version will recognize Conficker through its 4 most recent iterations. It is an 'After the Fact' application, which means that it does not scan incoming email files, attachments or downloads, but it does scan whatever you have already received online. It currently checks, and repairs nearly 500 recent viruses. It's FREE download from McAfee STINGER STINGER Stinger - Version v10.0.1.688 Updated Nov 23, 2009 Future Updates will be announced here, in our Blog and in the Security Alert News Reporter when available Be sure to Bookmark this page so you can visit regularly and get the latest updates of McAfee Stinger. It's updated periodically by McAfee. (Press Control + D or add to Favorites) |
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