How Viruses Affect The Internet Security?

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Viruses, new or old, are capable enough to turn your life upside down. Presently, people use internet for a varied number of purposes, due to unmatched ease and comfort. But, using internet also opens gateways for viruses to access our PC and reach for our precious personal information. Most of these viruses get stealthily downloaded into the PC and start corrupting the whole system. Programmers or hackers, who give life to these viruses, hold no good intentions. With people planning and ready to cause harm to your virtual and real life, strong PC protection has become the need of the hour. Virus attacks can take place anytime, without them coming into notice, resulting in severe PC damage.

When online, you share a vast network with millions of other users, unaware of the fact that many of them are trying hard to get into your PC. Hackers misuse Internet and send spam emails to unknown people, with crude intension of stealing their identity, passwords and other personal details. Such emails often come with an attachment, in form of link or file. Double click on the file activates the virus and leads it to your PC. This malicious program can be anything; Trojan, keylogger, adware, spyware or any harmful virus that seeks opportunity to latch to your computer.

Some of the well known viruses are:

Anna Kournikova Virus- This lands to user's email id in form of an attachment with picture of beautiful Anna Kournikova. Opening the attachment activates the virus. Once activated, the virus mails itself to all recipients found in the Address Book of the PC User mail ID.

"McAlister"- This worm holds the capability to corrupt PCs is a blink. The worm takes advantage of feeble section of Windows operating systems. Unlike typical computer viruses, which frequently arrive as email attachments, Internet worms harass communication ports of vulnerable computers, without the user's knowledge.

Nimda
This virus infects web servers and local files. Its main goal is to broaden over the Internet and Intranet, infecting as many users as possible and creating high traffic, causing network blockage.
The "I Love You" Virus

This virus comes in form of attachment having Visual Basic script, named "LOVE-LETTER-FOR-YOU.TXT.vbs" If you receive this email attachment, DON'T OPEN!!! Your computer will get infected within a moment, unless you open the attachment.

You should also be careful while using File sharing and Peer-to-Peer software. This platform is a great place for viruses to spread by simply creating or amending the virus and naming itself after something popular or well-known. The unsuspected user then opens the downloaded virus, unleashing the deadly virus and starting the countdown of destruction. This is where antivirus software plays an important role, as you can scan all the viruses with a click, before their activation. This method can help you, but is not foolproof.

Don't be the next victim. Learn more and take active steps to keep the odds in your favor.

Antivirus Software

You need complete internet security; one that includes antivirus, firewall, spam blocker, and anti-spyware along with other useful PC protection features. Viruses have been one of the most dreadful elements emerging from internet today. If your PC lacks a high-tech and updated antivirus software, it definitely is making way for trouble. Good antivirus software will find and eliminate viruses that are hiding in your PC and others that are attempting to gain access.

Firewall Software

Windows XP comes with built-in firewall; and if you are running Service Pack 2, this feature comes along with default settings. Although, Windows XP's firewall is certainly better than having nothing; you should strongly consider installing another firewall to work on top of, or replace (recommended!) the firewall that comes with Windows XP.

Firewall software scans ports to make sure that only secured communication is taking place. If it finds anything suspicious or dangerous, it blocks that port right away, making sure your computer stays safe from the person trying to hack into your system.

Spyware Removal

Sometimes, PC owners, who use internet very frequently, end up installing spyware by accident; thus offering hackers an excellent opportunity to hack down your PC. All it takes is just a few clicks on the wrong site or simple sign in. Another danger spyware serves, is the risk of privacy incursion. Always remember. Such programs are often written with intention to collect all sorts of data from your computer and send to hacker or spyware programmer. Spyware usually collect information that can be used for advertising, marketing, to see what websites you visit on a regular bases.

Webroot 2015 SecureAnywhere Internet Security offers you overall protection from the upcoming threats, along with stealthily eliminating the threats hiding in your PC.
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When it comes to internet security services, whether at your office or at your home while working on your PC; you will always have access to expert help desk where PC issues are solved with effective and reliable sources.
However, it does not guarantee a timely solution to your problem. On the other hand, some users are not able to put their problems clearly and have no idea to present the issues they face. In such case, only an online tech support company can help you get rid of the troubles.
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