Computer Virus and Spyware

Computer viruses and Spyware are a growing threat on the Internet. Millions of virus been develop and release on the Internet nowadays. Many people heard about computer virus but not sure what is the virus look like and how your PC infected. So, I am going to describe and discuss in this post.

There are types of threat on the internet nowadays, they are virus, Trojan horse and spyware. A viruses spread thru internet, it actually replicate itself and attack program and file system. A Trojan horse is dangerous program or virus that can erase some file from your system and cause your program in PC cannot work and so on. A Spyware is virus software that installs into your PC and gets your PC run their Software and benefit them in running this program in your PC. Spyware need your intention to install it into your PC. They are actually some pop-up ads and ask you to click on it for the authentication for installation. So, don’t simply click on ads that prompt when you browsing thru some web site, especially porn’s site.

Once your PC got attack, immediately need to clean it. Because the longer time virus stay in your PC the highest chance for your PC got hack. Worst to worst, you need to reformat your hard disk to fully clean the virus from your PC.

Almost every month, Microsoft will release some security updates and you can download it free from Microsoft web site to enable strong security for your current PC.You can go to Microsoft Security central to check on the release and updates. If current security updates are not downloaded and installed on a computer, it’s possible to get a virus just by visiting a Web site or opening an e-mail. Your PC is more secure if with Antivirus software installed. You can scan your entire computer regularly with the latest update on software security updates.

Don’t worry if you cannot afford a antivirus and Anti-spyware software, there are some free antivirus and anti-spyware software available online, you can download it and install to protect your PC. There are 2 well known free antivirus software like AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition and avast! 4 Home Edition. The most popular Anti-Spyware software is Ad-Aware 2007 Free. Microsoft also have their free version of AntiSpyware name Windows® Defender. You can install on your PC and get your PC protected from the attack.