So, what exactly is “malware”?
And, why should the average computer user be concerned about it?
The IT Security website recently posted an explanation detailing the different types of malware in terms that the average computer user or layman can understand. It should be required reading for anyone who uses a computer.
From their site: “Malware, or malicious software, simply means any unwanted code or program that embeds itself on a computer without the user’s knowledge.”
Here and here are some real-world examples of why keeping your computer secure and malware-free is more important
now than it has ever been. Here are even more “malware horror stories”.
Hacker-turned-computer security consultant Kevin Mitnick recently wrote a list of the top ten steps computer users should take to protect their information and computing resources from the bad boys and girls of cyberspace.
Carputers specializes in removing malware from your computer. We’ll also secure your computer and your home or small business network. Fixing problems isn’t enough - proactive security measures must be put in place to keep those same problems from returning.
The old adage “An ounce of prevention…” applies here as well. A new computer (or a new installation of Windows) needs to be secured before connecting it to the internet for the first time.
If you’re not sure how to do this, contact us - we’d be happy to help!