| Whether you have got a new pc or an existing | | | | background constantly checking the new files. Always |
| system in place you need to ensure that you have up | | | | scan new downloads, especially if you are unsure of |
| to date anti virus software in order to protect you | | | | the author to make sure they are safe to use. |
| from any malicious behaviour. Sometimes you will get | | | | If you don't keep the virus definitions up to date you |
| a version free with your computer but if you don't it's | | | | could be sending sensitive information to people |
| recommended that you get one as soon as possible. If | | | | without even knowing, this means your credit cards, |
| you are on a budget don't worry there are many | | | | paypal or bank account could be in danger if they get |
| options in which you can take advantage of, some anti | | | | into the wrong hands. People can even use software |
| virus software is freely available which is capable of | | | | that logs the keys you press which means they can |
| finding the most up to date virus' out there. Which ever | | | | gain access to your email accounts and all your other |
| anti virus program you go with be sure to keep the | | | | passwords. |
| automatic updates turned on so that you will get the | | | | Many people don't even realise the level of danger |
| updates as soon as you connect to the internet, if their | | | | they could potentially be in if they were to leave virus' |
| available that is. | | | | and Trojan horses on their pc. If you feel you have a |
| New virus' are constantly being created so it's | | | | security issue and your anti virus won't recognise it you |
| imperative that you keep on top of it. be sure to run | | | | can always perform a format/reinstall. This will wipe |
| the software to ensure you haven't got any virus' | | | | everything of your hard drive so be sure to keep |
| already on your pc, this will make your pc be safer | | | | backups of the files you need. Only select the |
| and run a lot quicker if you eliminate any worms, virus', | | | | necessary files as if you take everything and install |
| Trojan horses or any other type of problem. Once you | | | | them again, chances are you will pick the infected files |
| are confident your computer is virus free you can | | | | again and install that onto your computer. |
| carry on as normal, the anti virus will run in the | | | | |