Monday, February 21, 2011

The Truth about Virus Protection

By Jon Jensen


With successive generations of viruses becoming nastier than their predecessors, ensuring computer virus protection through various applications is a must for every user.

Usually when malicious attacks occur, users often put the blame the computer system, i.e. it was inefficient or not competent enough to fight off the threat but that is not the complete truth. The truth is that it is due to the negligence of the user that the attack occurred. Hence the user should be alert and show diligence when it comes to matters like virus protection.

When the proper firewalls and anti-virus packages are installed they will be able to tell if there is a virus attached to the email and warn the user. These types of procedures will help to protect the user from any invasions coming on the computer. It helps to keep the personal information that is stored on the computer from ending up in the wrong hands.

Basic computer virus protection entails turning off the 'auto launch' option not just in case of emails but in case of graphics as well. This setting prevents the entry of unknown files, updates, security checks, cookies and so on without the permission of the user as these are some of the most common carriers through which viruses are transmitted. The same rule is applicable while downloading unknown files as well as chances that many of the incoming files might have a virus embedded in them are evidently high.

Installing an anti virus protection is imperative but the user might as well be aware that this software package in itself is not infallible and needs to be strengthened and backed by a software and hardware firewall in addition to an anti spy-ware.

Lastly, the user must take time and educate himself about the mannerisms and pathways of viruses so that he is able to virtually seal his system against virulent attacks and thus ensure its longevity.




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