Malware Protection

What is this? It is short for Malicious software ( Virus, Worms, Trojan Horse, Spyware, Exploit, Key Logger, Dialers, Backdoor, Wabbit, rootkit, and URL injection ) that is designed specifically to damage, control, or disrupts a system.

Are you protected against these parasites? You generally get infected when you:

  • Open emails especially with attachments
  • Visit websites that may download and install programs without you even knowing it
  • Download free stuff such as music and games

Workspace Solution can help you remove a malware and setup a preventation plan. The removal solution is dependent on how long you have been infected and how many parasites you may have acquired.

There is no limit to what the parasites can do to your system. Here are some examples:

  • Monitor and report your surfing habits
  • Record your IDs and passwords when you log onto a site, an account, or a financial program
  • Randomly shut your system down or reboot your system
  • Change your desktop configurations
  • Turn your system into a host website
  • This is a BAD one – DELETE YOUR PROGRAM AND DATA FILES

What is really bad is many computer users do not realize that their system or browser has been hijacked. Below is a list of some common potential symptoms a user may encounter when their browser or computer has been hijacked.

  • Default home page changes to a different page; commonly an adult oriented web page
  • Computer slows down
  • New tools in the browser such as a new search tool bar is installed or added to the browser
  • Default search engine or other settings changed

Considering the lengths some companies will go to in order to ensure their adware and spyware cannot be easily removed, the best protection is prevention. The same goes for viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and others. PREVENTATION is your simplest and cost effective solution. adware and spyware is simple enough and won't cost you a dime. Protecting yourself will also prevent you infecting others.