With this step-by-step blog post, Boot Sector Virus Removal shouldn’t be anything to fear! A boot sector virus is a type of malware that infects a system’s boot partition or the Master Boot Record (MBR) of a hard disk. During startup and before security software can be executed, the virus executes malicious code. Once a…
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Keeping Anti-Virus Up-to-date
As a computer repair technician, it is important to keep anti-virus software up to date because computers are regularly threatened by new viruses. Antivirus software needs regular updating and improvements because viruses and other malware are created every day. With up-to-date software, it will become almost impossible for hackers to hack a device. Antivirus software…
Does a Firewall protect against Viruses?
The role of firewalls in protecting a computer from viruses is an important topic for anyone interested in becoming a computer repair technician. A firewall is a security device that can help protect your network by filtering traffic and blocking outsiders from gaining unauthorized access to the private data on your computer. Not only does…
Email Virus Dangers – The dangers of opening email attachments from unknown sources
Opening email attachments from unknown sources can be dangerous because they may contain malware such as viruses, spyware, ransomware, and other unwanted software that gets secretly installed onto your device. Once malware is on your device, criminals can use it to steal your sensitive information, send you unwanted or inappropriate ads, demand payment to unscramble…
How to Backup Your Data to Protect Against Virus Attacks
How to Prevent Viruses from Infecting Your Computer
Viruses can cause serious damage to your computer and compromise your personal information. Here are some tips to help you prevent viruses from infecting your computer in the first place: By following these tips, you can help protect your computer from viruses and keep your personal information safe.
Signs that your computer might be infected with a Virus.
There are several signs that your computer may be infected with a virus. Some common symptoms include: If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is worth checking if your computer has a virus.
Very basic Virus Removal Guide
Here is a basic step-by-step guide to removing a virus from a computer: Please comment with your thoughts on this post – too basic?I will be delving into how to remove specific types of viruses in future posts. 🙂
Types of Computer Viruses
Computer viruses are a type of malicious software that can cause damage to data and software on a computer. They are designed to spread across programs and systems, often attaching themselves to an executable host file. When the file is opened, the virus code executes and spreads from the document or software it is attached…
A Lesson in Computer Viruses and how to deal with them (Part 2 of 2)
PART 2 OF 2 Last Blog I discussed what a virus is and how it multiplies. I also discussed why viruses are written and how they effect our lives. This column I will explain how to deal with viruses. How can you tell when a program is infected with a virus? You can’t,…