Fight Virus: Protect your Data and Privacy

Malware protection

Virus protection software has been created in order to protect a user’s computer against virus attacks such as Trojan horse, worms and other harmful software code which has the ability to crash a computer. Virus protection software’s also known as anti-virus software which helps you to remove any harmful virus code which has already entered your computer system.

How to fight against Computer Viruses?

Difference between a virus, worm and a Trojan horse

Though a virus, worm and a Trojan horse are all malicious code which can harm your computer, they are not the same in context.

Virus

• A computer virus is almost similar to a human virus. It can attach itself to a computer file or any software program which will ultimately get transferred to other computers when the particular file transfer takes place. When the virus reaches a new computer system through a program or file, it infects more files in its new destination.

Worm

• Worms have the capability to cause more harm to a computer system as it can be spread from one system to another even without any human action. The alarming factor about a worm is that it can multiply in the system within a short span. While a virus is sent only as a single entity from computer to computer, a worm has the ability to send thousands of copies which can prove to be fatal to the infected system.

Trojan horse

• A Trojan horse is the most harmful type of code, because it initially appears to be a safe software program but ends up causing irreversible damage to the infected computer system. In this way, users are deceived into opening these infected files. As with viruses, a Trojan horse also varies in its severity.

How to protect your computer system from malware and virus attacks

It is very important to protect your computer system from all types of malicious code such as virus, worms and Trojan horse. This is because these codes have the ability to cause immense damage to your system by deleting important files, compromising confidential information, preventing a system from booting etc.

Download reliable anti-virus protection software

• The first step towards virus protection is to download and install effective anti-virus software. These programs frequently check the computer system for any malicious files and remove them immediately before it is able to cause any damage to the system.

 

Be careful when opening suspicious links and emails

• Malicious programs are usually transferred through email messages from computer to computer. Never open links or mails from sources which cannot be trusted.

Block pop-up messages in your browser

• Pop-up messages appear on top of a web browser. These messages can also contain harmful code. Use a pop-up blocker to prevent the appearance of pop-ups.

Use a firewall

• A firewall can be very useful in informing the user whenever a suspicious activity or a threat is seen to the computer system. Once the user receives an alert, he/she can take the necessary actions for protecting the system.

Sometimes, your system gets so old and out-dated that even the most effective malware removal software can let your computer get infested by malware. If this happens, the best thing you can do is to take your computer to your local engineer and get some friendly and professional help with virus removal.

Here, at GA Computer Repair London, we can also help you with malware and virus removals and to keep your data safe from malicious software attacks.

The most interesting facts about computer viruses

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Protect your Mobile Phone from Viruses and Malware

What is a Mobile Phone Virus?

A mobile phone virus is a vicious software program code, just like a computer virus precisely designed and adapted for the mobile phone environment and has been produced to spread from one exposed device to another.

Illustration: Mobile phone virus detected on smartphone

The numbers of mobile malware and worms are invariably on the rise. It has become an alarming menace to the wireless phones and PDA networks. It has become increasingly burdensome to ensure the safety and security against electronic attacks.

 

Mobile devices are mostly afflicted by the following types of malevolent software programs:

 

• Trojan, a malicious program only gets activated through user interaction and once it is activated it affects and damages the device badly by tainting several other applications or the phone itself.
• Worm, transmitted through SMS or MMS and it doesn’t need any user interaction to get activated. This program emulates itself endlessly and spread to other devices.
• Spyware, typically malicious as it spreads user’s personal or sensitive data without user’s assent or approval.

Some of the malicious programs are called Cabir, Ikee, Gingermaster, Duts, DroidKungfu, Skulls and unfortunately there are many others.

 

How to avoid problems regarding viruses and protect your phone against malware?

The best way to protect your device is not to click or accept any unknown messages that you are not fully aware of. Apart from that, you can maintain several things to diminish the chances of actually installing a virus:

• Download a reliable antivirus application in your Smartphone.
• Once you download an antivirus application, remember to scan your mobile often.
• If your phone has Bluetooth functionality, make sure that the Bluetooth functionality is switched to either “Hidden” or “Invisible” mode until and unless you explicitly need it to be visible.
• You can make your device password protected, as this helps to prevent the use of data stored in your phone.
• You should download any content from a trusted or a well-known source to be on the safer side.
• The antivirus application of your phone should be kept updated all the time.
• If your computer or laptop is virus infected, don’t connect your phone to it or share anything until and unless you’re sure that the system is safe.

Here, at GA Repair London, we can also help you with malware and virus removals and to keep your data safe from malicious software attacks. Our virus removal services are inclusive with all repairs till the end of 2015.

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Malware - The Enemy of your Computer in Disguise

Malware - the enemy of your computer in disguise poster

Malware is a term used for software designed basically to gather information or damage someone’s computer without their knowledge. In short malware is the abbreviation used for the term ‘malicious software’. 

Generally, it is the mind that has created the software and not the features that make a software malware. The reason behind the creation of the malware, with a new one popping up almost daily, is to make money fast, which is an offence in the cyber world and attracts punishments (both in monetary penalties, as well as sentences to be spent in prison.)

Malware Dangers

Though all malware are dangerous as they damage your PC, but there are some special types of malware that are extensively dangerous. Some of the viruses are known to be malicious and they have the ability to delete a file and at times the entire drive, like the ‘Overwriting viruses. On the other hand the ‘Ransom-ware Trojan’, not only encrypts the data on your file, but the culprit actually asks for ransom from the distressed victim in return of the decryption key.  

 

Symptoms to Confirm a Virus Attack on your Computer

Generally, your computer starts misbehaving. Advertisement pop-ups will keep disrupting, your settings change on their own and you cannot re-set them, your web browser has components you did not install or your PC is running extremely slow and crashes a lot.

Act Fast

If you feel your PC is misbehaving or something is wrong and you did not do that, than you should take action. Launch your Windows Task Manager, go to Process Tab and check for any new/unwanted file (you did not install). If any pop-up pops warning you or asking for credit card details for any software, your PC is infested.

Do not go to your old anti-virus and begin checking your PC, by now understand it has failed in keeping malware out, so don’t bother using them.  Take it to the nearest Computer repair expert to find a solution. Use your Windows Safe Mode, it protects your PC from most of the malware out there.

In order to keep your laptop and data safe from viruses, it is highly recommended that you take your device for regular laptop health check-ups. Malware removal services usually include a comprehensive laptop-health assessment, which means not only we check your laptop’s system-health but we also check the physical parts of your computer and clean it thoroughly from dust and pollution.  This will make your laptop run faster, heat up slower and provides a greater lifetime to the physical parts of the laptop.

Here, at GA Repair London, we can also help you with malware and virus removals and to keep your data safe from malicious software attacks. Our virus removal services are inclusive with all laptop and computer repairs till the end of 2015.

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Tips for Internet Security and your Safety

Has your computer, laptop or tablet slowed down in performance?

Do you see any vital information missing from your storage disks on these equipments?

Or you often get irritating pop-ads on your screen from nowhere?

Well, it is time to act and act fast. You may have to consider taking your equipment to the nearest computer repair expert to cleanse it of the virus that has sneaked into it.

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Main sources of virus attacks:

 

A virus can be transmitted to your computer via many sources such as:

Email Attachments

 

These are the most common sources, and also the easy sources; some time back I received an email- with an attachment -that looked tempting enough to open, when I did open it, there was nothing in it. Few days later, I started getting complaints from my friends about the spam emails they were getting from my email id. It was then I realized that attachment contained a Virus.

TIP: beware of such emails, especially with attachments, never open any email with attachments form unknown sources.

Hacked or Cracked Software (pirate versions)

 

Such software, obviously is illegal, and is offered by mean people who have wrong motives. When you download or purchase such software for a low cost or free, it harms your computer.

TIP: Always download, purchase genuine software from reliable sources.

Downloads from the Internet

 

Internet is a great source of information; There are many files, downloads available which help disseminate and share information for public at large. This poses a great threat as most of these files may contain virus in various forms such as malware, spyware, etc that harm your computer.

TIP: Have a reliable, trustworthy anti-Virus software Installed so such stealth virus sneaks can be avoided.

Virus is actually a piece of code written for the purpose of intruding your computer without your knowledge, with the intention of controlling your device remotely. These programs sneak into your computer when you install legit software. Sometimes you get warning and notifications, though not all the time.

In order to keep your laptop and data safe from viruses, it is highly recommended that you book your laptop for regular device health-check-ups. Malware removal services usually include a comprehensive laptop-health assessment, which means not only we check your laptop’s system-health but we also check the physical parts of your computer and clean it thoroughly from dust and pollution.  This will make your laptop run faster, heat up slower and provides a greater lifetime to the physical parts of the laptop.

Here, at GA Repair London, we can also help you with malware and virus removals and to keep your data safe from malicious software attacks. Our virus removal services are inclusive with all computer and laptop repairs till the end of 2015.

Indeed, you can easily win free virus removal services now, click here to take part in our Gift Raffle competition.

 

Good luck and keep your laptop safe from malware attacks.