False Antivirus
published by 2015-01-27
topic: Antivirus
The fake antivirus (also called Rogue Software) are fraudulent security programs which do the opposite of what is supposed.
What do they do?
Simulate that they analyze the system and display default infections we do not really have, to make users believe they are infected. In addition they request an amount of money to protect you.
How they appear?
They can appear in many ways; when you are browsing through a message, banners, pop-ups, in emails, inside other programs?
Recommendations:
- You should never install without checking by Internet, any software that you do not know.
- You must not click on any links you are not even sure and you do not know the sender.
- You ought to have a good Antivirus.
- You should have remote backups to ensure that the information is stored in another place to the real one.
You can find a large list of malicious programs, for example AdsZapper, Deus Cleaner, KillAllSpyware, Privacy Tools Pack, Virus Doctor.
Importance of Antivirus
published by 2014-08-25
topic: Antivirus
Every day we are exposed to losing our data: infected emails, malicious websites, unsafe downloads, removable drives ... There are programs that are installed without our consent, designed to cause damage or loss of data, they are viruses.
To counter these evils, many companies have created the Antivirus. There are for different operating systems, payment, free, basic, advanced. The Antivirus are responsible for detecting threats that occur and help to prevent or remove viruses that rarely stay.
It is highly recommended to have an Antivirus installed on the system to avoid potential risks, but if you really want to ensure the continuity of your data the best is also to have a system backup to return to restore data prior to infection or loss of information.