Virus oh Virus...

For those who have computers, owners of cyber cafes, organizations or any industries, one biggest challange is PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER FROM VIRUS. Recently, not only virus, also buzz word - malware, spyware, wormies, phising...

Suit with latest technology, these "badware" viruses may harm your computer within less than a second!!! The prehistoric virus may spread through a floppy disk, but now it may attack us via usb gadgets like thumbdrive (or pendrive), networks, emails and mobiles too. These viruses may spread just a single one-click button, may duplicate and more dangerously may harm your personal data! Have you remember a virus called Chernobyl??? Frankly said, due to Chernobyl, i've lost more than a quarter of my important data at office...sound scary huh!

How to Prevent???

The best way is not use computer, hahahahaha..just kidding bro!

Just follow the common rule. If you have some internet connection, it is the first good step. Get the best antivirus to prevent this. Its compulsory.Those who don't have an internet, don't worry. You must have a pendrive and update it. Please ensure your thumbdrive is free-virus-risk too!

The problem is, we do not know which companies provides the best solution to cure our computers. So, in my experience, I love to use Bitdefender Online Scanner. It really works and eliminate virus"WARE". In addition. to run this online scanner, it requires only at least Microsoft Internet Explorer 4+. (Sorry for firefox fans, you need to run via Internet Explorer too!!!)

Just want to share, I use Bitdefender togehter Avira Antivir Personal Edition Classic (it's free maa!). Bitdefender detect and destroy, plus Avira helps to shoot...Kabooom!!!

Just follow the instruction "Scan Now" and select which multiple drives (or files) that you want, and Bitdefender helps to eliminate all so called "virusWARE" even it hidden in your usb thumbdrive.

Or you may try these two good online scanner...For sure, it's ABSOLUTELY F.R.E.E!!!

That are TrendMicro:Housecall and Kasperky Online Scanner. But there some disadvantages. You need some latest browser engine like Internet Explorer 6+ or Mozilla Firefox 1.0.5 and higher to run!

Additional Tips

Here some extra tips which i found from Jan Michaels. (this article is lisenced under Reprinted Article)

• Always make backups of important information and store in a safe place separate from your computer. Don' t save important information in any email account. Print it out and delete the original email, making sure the original email doesn't sit in the trash bin either.

• Update and patch your operating system, web browser and software frequently. If you have a Windows operating system, set your update options to automatic. This program will help you to find the latest patches for your Windows computer.

• Install a firewall. Without a good firewall, viruses, worms,Trojans, malware and adware can all easily access your computer from the internet. Consideration should be given to the benefits and differences between hardware and software based firewall programs. Still redundancy is a good thing, so try use a router with a built-in firewall along with your PCs firewall and antivirus software.

• Review your browser and email settings for optimum security. Why should you do this? Active-X and Java Script are often use by hackers to plant malicious programs into your computers. While cookies are relatively harmless in terms of security concerns, they do still track your movements on the internet to built a profile of you. At a minimum set your security setting for the "internet zone" to High, and your "trusted sites zone" to Medium Low.

• Install anti-virus software and set for automatic updates so that you receive the most current versions.

• Do not open unknown emails attachments. It is simple not enough that so you may recognize the address from which it originates because many viruses can spread from a familiar address, and anyone can pretend to be someone you trust.

• Do not run programs from unknown origins. Also, do not send these types of programs to friend and coworkers because they contain funny or amusing stories or jokes. They may contain a Trojans horse waiting to infect a computer.

• Disable hidden file name extensions. By default, the Windows operating system is set to "hide file extensions for known files types". Disable this option so that file extensions display in Windows. Some file extensions will, by default, continue to remain hidden, but you are more likely to see unusual file extensions that do not belong.

• Turn off your computer and disconnect from the network when not using the computer. A hacker can not attack your computer when you are disconnected from the network or the computer is off.

• Consider making a boot disk on a floppy disk in case your computer is damaged or compromised by a malicious program. Obviously, you need to take this step before you experience a hostile breach of your system.

• Finally, if you are using a wireless network, secure it by using strong encryption! If you incorporate these steps, you will ensure a safer, and more enjoyable on-line experience.

So, we end here...

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