Tips For Detecting and Avoiding Malware

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Malware, also known as malicious software, is a program that are used to crash mobile devices and computers, capture personal data, spy on users, and commit fraud.

Cyber thieves and hackers use different methods to install malware, which include spyware and viruses, on mobile devices and computers without the consent of the user.

Preventing malware from getting installed is the best way to combat this cybersecurity threat. Also, there are ways to detect the problem early in case cybercriminals manage to infect your system.

Tips to Keep Your Computer and Mobile Devices Safe From Malware

Update Your Computer’s Security

• -       Protect your mobile devices and computer using an anti-virus software or anti-malware software. Don’t forget to set up the firewall, too.
• -       Updates and patches of your security software, operating system, and browsers, should be downloaded automatically. So be sure that all of them are set to make automatic updates.
• -       You should never forget to back up your files on a regular basis.

Be Careful Of What You Download and Install

• -       You should verify any software that you need to install. Make sure that they come from trusted and known websites.
• -       The security settings of your browsers must be high enough to detect unauthorized or automatic downloads.

Check Your Emails

• -       Even if the email you receive is from a company that you trust, you still need to be careful. Phishing emails are very common and you don’t want to be one of its many victims.
• -       Never click on a link within an email. If you have to do so, it’s better to type the address in a separate browser window.
• -       Don’t open any attachments unless you are sure that it comes from a legitimate company or a person you know.
•      Be Careful of Popups
• -       Install a popup blocker.
• -       If you don’t want to install a popup blocker, avoid clicking on links that appear in popup windows.
• -       Never purchase anything that appears in a popup.

There are instances when even your most vigilant efforts fail to protect you. Here are a few tips to help you determine if your system has been infected.

• -       Check for any unusual behaviour in your computer like crashing, repeated error messages, and crashing.
• -       Look for an increase in popup advertisements.
• -       Look for new icons or toolbars that you never installed.
• -       Check if your system keeps on sending you to unexpected homepages or websites.

If you’ve determined that your system has been infected with malware, here are a few things you need to do.

• -       Don’t use the computer for banking, shopping, or any other purpose that requires you to use your passwords or other personal information.
• -       Check if your security software is up to date.
• -       Scan your system using your security software to look for and get rid of malware and viruses. Restart your system.
• -       Hire an IT consulting expert if the system is still infected.
• -       If your employer owns the system, don’t forget to inform the company’s IT experts.

Call SpartanTec, Inc. now and let us help protect your system against viruses, malware, and other threats to your cybersecurity.

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