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BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID MALWARE, VIRUS, AND THREATS

- March 19, 2021

Introduction Whether you are accessing the Internet at home, at work, or at school, you should always take online safety seriously. Falling victim to scams, viruses, Trojans, malware, adware, and countless other problems is very easy to do, even if you know the risks. Stay safe while following few basic rules. This guide covers the main risk areas and how to improve your personal cyber security when and where you access the Internet. Use Antivirus Software New viruses are released every day, and the best way to protect yourself is to use reliable antivirus software on your computer. Antivirus software is constantly updated to protect your computer from the latest threats as they arise, and should be considered essential every time you go online. It does more than protect your computer from viruses and malware. Depending on the product you use, it can also protect your privacy, prevent you from visiting unsafe websites, help you locate a lost device, and provide secure online...

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPYWARE AND MALWARE

- March 12, 2021

Spyware Definition Spyware is malware that infects computers and other connected devices and secretly records your online habits, the sites you visit, and your online purchases. Some types of spyware also store your passwords, IDs, and credit card numbers. This information is then passed on to the author of the spyware, who either uses it for personal gain or sells it to a third party. Like other types of malware, spyware is installed on your computer without your knowledge. They usually accompany legitimate software that you downloaded intentionally (a file sharing program for example, or other free software or sharing application), but you can also download it unintentionally by visiting malicious sites or clicking on links or attachments to infected emails. As soon as you install it, the spyware attaches itself to your operating system and runs quietly in the background. The term "spyware" was coined in the mid-1990s, but the software itself has been around much longer...

How To Prevent Malware Infection?

- February 25, 2021

When browsing the Internet, accessing social networks, emails or filling out an online form, there are a number of drawbacks that many users often encounter. Many problems that can cause the infection of a computer, smartphone or information leakage are reported daily and the number of users who see their information compromised is considerable. That is why today, we are going to review 10 tips to avoid infection of a system or device. 1. Use a secure connection It seems simple, but many users tend to overlook the fact that when logging into a website the connection is through HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure). When accessing a web page using this protocol, the communication between the client and the server travels encrypted, which increases security and minimizes the possibility of password theft. When accessing these types of sites, you can see the difference between accessing using HTTPS or without security over HTTP. It is possible to configure a secure connection in so...

Frequent Types Of Malware

- February 22, 2021

Depending on the intention of its creator, malware can range from being very sophisticated software, capable of variety of functions to easily being something of a nuisance. There are many sorts of malware, which differ supported their features or mode of operation a number of these include: Computer Virus: A bug is that the classic sort of malware. It’s a bit of code or program that creates its way onto your device without you knowing about it. Once there it can cause a variety of damages, from slowing your system down, disabling specific parts or taking up entirely a bit like to biological virus, it's designed to stay spreading automatically across networks and devices. Spyware: These are malware designed to collect data from a computer and its users. It does this by infiltrating the user’s computer and monitoring their activities. It’s installed on the user’s computer directly or by exploiting holes within the cybersecurity. Ransomware: Very similar to the name suggests, ...

MALWARE MAKES OUR SYSTEM DEFECTIVE

- February 16, 2021

We all know about malware and what it does, but we always ignore it, but it can damage us and that too really very bad if best antivirus is not used then. In this blog we are going to know what malware is and how to stay safe from this. What Is Malware? Formerly called computer viruses, today they are more technically known as 'malware' (malicious software). This term is used to encompass all types of malicious program or code specifically designed to infect a computer and thus perform certain actions (harmful or fraudulent) for which it was programmed. For all these unpleasant creations of unfriendly people, we bring you this guide with tools and steps to follow in order to detect and eliminate practically 90% of all the 'malware' currently circulating on the net. Who Creates Malware And For What? Today, the creation of 'malware' has evolved into an industry of organized crime (crimeware). Although it may surprise some, it is run by mafias. They are ...

CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN MALWARE, SPYWARE AND VIRUSES?

- February 13, 2021

Could you detect if your computer has been infected with any of them? If you want to find out what they are and what their differences are, you are in the right place. But most important of all, let's see how you can protect yourself against spyware, virus or malware. Is having an antivirus enough to keep your computer safe? Or do you need specific tools for each of them? What Is Malware, Spyware And Computer Virus? Surely you know that all these names perform some "bad" action for your device. However, there are several differences between these three concepts. To understand them better, let's first see what each of them is. What Is Malware? The word malware comes from malicious software or what is the same, malicious software. The function of such software is to infiltrate and / or damage your device without your consent. This is the generic term or general category that is given to all types of malicious programs that can damage your computer such as v...

DISTANCE FROM MALWARE

- February 12, 2021

In this blog we are going to discuss, how to detect, avoid and eliminate viruses and malware. The world of 'computer viruses' has also continued to evolve in recent years. This has ended up giving life to a new fauna that is becoming more extensive and dangerous. What Is Malware? Formerly called computer viruses, today they are more technically known as 'malware' (malicious software). This term is used to encompass all types of malicious program or code specifically designed to infect a computer and thus perform certain actions (harmful or fraudulent) for which it was programmed. Types of Malware There are different types of malware: Adware / PUPs: Those annoying malware that fill us with advertising. Rootkits: Elusive and sometimes difficult to remove. Trojans: The most dangerous. They are famous for being "the thieves" who steal bank details, private and confidential information from companies or individuals, and so on. Botnets: Creators ...

HOW TO REMOVE MALWARE FROM YOUR DEVICE?

- February 11, 2021

You may not realize it, but your computer is constantly in danger of being infected with malware which not only affects its proper functioning, but could also put your privacy including financial information at risk. What to do if your PC or Mac is infected with malware. If you think your computer is affected by computer viruses, we will teach you how to eliminate them, no matter what operating system you use. How To Remove A Virus From A Computer? Most people use computers with Windows operating systems, precisely the most vulnerable to malware attacks, although Linux and Mac OS X are not safe either, so it is necessary not only to take precautions but also to know how to proceed against a possible infection. If you want to protect yourself, you need to update your system periodically, the same with the antivirus software application you have, although that does not make you immune to viruses, worms, Trojans and ransomware, among others. In case of detecting an infection, eit...

HOW ANTIVIRUS DETECTS MALWARE?

- February 10, 2021

Antivirus is that tool that we constantly mention in our articles and whose functionality is essential to preserve the integrity of the information and the systems that manage it. It protects all our data, information and keep us safe. In this article we will show you some details and characteristics of this basic cybersecurity tool. What Does An Antivirus Do? An antivirus is a type of software whose main objective is to detect and block malicious actions on the computer, generated by any type of malware and, in the event of an infection, to eliminate it. Currently, this type of software is part of what are known as suites of security tools that incorporate other functionalities: password managers, Wi-Fi network analyzers or blockers of malicious websites such as those used in phishing campaigns. Malware Detection Antivirus incorporate a large number of functions. Today we are going to focus on how they detect malicious code. To do this, they mainly have two types of protectio...

WHAT IS MALWARE AND HOW IT WORKS

- February 03, 2021

Malware is a broad term that designates any type of malicious software designed to cause damage or harm to a computer, server, client or equipment network or infrastructure without the knowledge of the end user. Cyber attackers create, use and sell malware for many different reasons, but most of the time it is used to steal personal, financial or corporate information. Although their motivations vary, cyber attackers almost always focus their tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) on obtaining access to credentials and privileged accounts to carry out their mission. Malware Classification Most types of malware can be classified into one of the following categories: Viruses: When a computer virus runs, it can replicate itself by modifying other programs and inserting its malicious code. It is the only type of malware that can "infect" other files and is one of the most difficult types of malware to remove. Worm: A worm has the ability to self-replicate without end-...

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