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Difference between Virus and Worm

Dec 1st, 2009 by riskstar

There is a continuous development of computers and intent technologies but in the mean time all these developments  on one side leads to the development  in the various fields  for example  education , communication and  business, but  on the other  side it caused several  threats  on the Internet such as virus, trojan horse, worm, and spyware .But before discussing on the process to get rid of these  threats, we need to understand what exactly these threats are and how they spreads.A virus is a program or code that copies itself into other programs, it execute itself and replicate itself. Virus can infect desktop and network server, some viruses are programmed to damage the computer by damaging programs deleting files or reformatting the hard disk. Others are not designed to do any damage, but simply to replicate themselves and make their presence in video, and audio messages. These viruses can create problems for the computer user. They take computer memory used by important programs, these viruses can crash your system and slow your computer or even some times freezes the computer . Viruses are of many kind and they infected different files like file infector viruses. These viruses normally infects executable code, such as .exe and .dll  files. They can infect other  files when an infected program is copied  from floppy, hard drive or from the network . Boot sector viruses infect the boot record on floppy disks and hard disks. All floppy disks and hard disks  contain a small program in the boot record that is run when the computer starts up. Boot sector viruses to this part of the disk and activate when the user attempts to start up from the infected disk these viruses responsible for slow booting of your computer. Master boot record Master boot record viruses are memory-resident viruses that infect disks in the same manner as boot sector viruses. To repair computer infected by virus you need antivirus.Worms are almost similar to that of the virus. Unlike the viruses, worm uses computer networks to replicate itself.  It searches for servers with security holes and copies itself .Worms are programs that replicate themselves from system to system without the user. This is in contrast to viruses which requires the spreading of an infected host file, However worms generally exist inside of other files often Word or Excel documents, there is a difference between how worms and viruses use the host file. To remove all these threats from our computer, we need to download and install antivirus software on our computer. But we have to keep one thing in our mind, that installing antivirus software never means that our computer is free from all the threats, as these virus worms are created on the daily basis, so to make our computer immune against all these new threats, we need to update our antivirus software, we can download these updates form the websites of the antivirus software.So if  we scan our computer, with the updated antivirus softwares atleast once in a weak, we can make our computer safe and secure against all the threats. I am a printer support specialist for iYogi, iYogi is the first direct-to-consumer and windows technical support service from India.Mortgages in Spain

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Keep your Anti Virus Updated Time to Time

Dec 1st, 2009 by riskstar

With the development of computer and Internet technologies, on one side one person can contact with others, but one of the drawback of development of this technologies opens us to, various sort of attack from the virus or malwares. And thus there is always the threat of attack on the personal data.Before discussing the use of adware and spyware services we must know what their services are. Starting with adware – they are the software which are used to display advertisements on our computer, in the form of Pop-up’s on our computers.Spyware are spy software’s which are used to extract our personal information , such as phone no, address, full name, Sites we are visiting, our user name and passwords,  credit card information and several other personal information from the computer and  transfer them to the third person without our information of our permission , to protect yourself from these spywares you need spyware removal software.Now the question arises if they are so dangerous to our personal data then how to get rid of this malicious software, to get rid of this software, we must always use proper antivirus support software. Which can trap these virus and spyware? But  all the antivirus software are not capable enough to deal with this sort of the malicious software, so we must select the antivirus properly , keeping in view that they are capable of detecting and removing these software’s. We must always scan our computer data against virus or adware, spyware. Scanning the computer with proper antivirus never means that our data is safe against the virus related threats, as there is always new threat available on the internet, to be safe and secure against such threat, we must always update our antivirus software. Updating the Antivirus definition is all about adding  new definitions of virus, adware, spyware, worms, in the antivirus software. Thus enable the antivirus software to scan the new virus related threats, and help in removing them from the computer, and makes our computer safe and provides the immunity to the data in the computer against the all new threats on the Internet.So in brief the Antivirus software provides help against the following 1) Unwanted pop-up’s of advertisement.2) Secure our personal data (financial information, sites visited). To be safe and secure on the internet against new threats always use proper antivirus software, with proper updates installed. I am a computer support specialist for iYogi, iYogi is the first direct-to-consumer and windows technical support service from India. Providing an Annual Unlimited subscription to technical support, iYogi now boasts of more than 50,000 customers.Mortgages in Spain

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Pc Virus Protection That Everyone Can Afford

Oct 13th, 2009 by riskstar

Today, more and more people have been using their PCs to perform various things, from investing to shopping. Clearly, our lives are already getting influenced by this technology.
Unfortunately, malicious programs erupt daily and they are getting more complex. That is why as a PC user you should stay alert and use some common sense to keep your computer virus-free, especially if your PC is connected to the internet 24 hours a day.
Some reputable security companies such as Symantec provide the latest virus alerts on their websites. Just make sure to keep yourself informed by visiting such sites frequently. This way, you will be more aware about the latest threats and will always be able to know how to avoid them.
Computer viruses can spread fast and they are hard to eradicate. They can be brought from the internet by downloading a file. A free downloadable file may contain an unfavorable program. Keep in mind that although not all viruses inflict damage they can still cause annoying problems so it is highly recommended to exercise caution every time you want to download a file from an unknown source.
Viruses can also be brought from the internet as attachments to emails. As a general rule, do not open an attachment coming from someone you do not know. Even if the attachment is from a reputable source, it is still wise to scan it first before downloading or opening it.
The behaviors of viruses vary. Many which only show messages or pictures do not really harm anything. However, others are extremely dangerous. That is why it is a good idea to install an antivirus program on your PC. Such program can detect the presence of viruses in your computer and then disinfect the infected files or delete the ones that can not be disinfected.
Many antivirus programs can be purchased at a low cost. Some are often prepackaged with an anti-spyware software and a personal firewall. Normally, you are allowed to download the trial version of an antivirus program to test its abilities. Whatever antivirus software that you will choose, just make sure to only use the one created by a reputable company that provides ongoing support and updates.
Some security companies even provide antivirus programs which can be downloaded for free. Free downloadable antivirus programs usually come with some limitations compared with the paid versions. Moreover, the companies which created such programs normally do not provide technical support. However free antivirus software still make a good choice for many home computer users.
After installing an antivirus program on your PC, you should also make sure to configure it properly. For instance, it is a good idea to configure the program to start automatically each time you boot your computer and to perform automatic updates as new viruses erupt daily. Just be familiar with the features offered.
As a computer user you should protect your PC from the threat of a virus. Fortunately good virus protection can be accomplished without having to spend much money. Many security software are very affordable these days. Some can even be downloaded for free, with no further obligation necessary. Just choose the one which fits your needs. Wordpress Autoblog Plugin

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