We’ve all had the problem before. One day you use your computer just as any other day but something just doesn’t seem right. You don’t know what it is…yet. All you know is that your computer is running like it’s a Windows 95 model using today’s software. A few years ago, the problem would’ve have been known as a computer virus. It seems like that term is pretty far-fetched.
The REAL problem lies in something called Malware and viruses are just a fingernail compared to how far this bad boy can reach. Malware is designer software. Perfectly crafted to disrupt and deny operations, corrupt system data, and gather information to exploit the privacy of users in just about every way imaginable based on the laws of computer programming. The creation of these things is considered unlawful however tracing the creator can be nerve-wrecking for even the world’s top security programmers so they opt to just focus on prevention rather than the antidote.
There is hope however. Just as Malware is constantly mutating into much more discombobulating and complicated nuisances, anti-malware software is catching up pretty fast. I would recommend users to update their current anti-viral software (AVG, Norton, Webroot, etc.) or purchase a new one to ensure maximum security of your privacy. Choosing to neglect might leave you with a bigger problem than just having to replace your computer.
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