Virus removal is a common reason why people seek professional computer repair services. As computer protection becomes more robust, the methods hackers and malicious programmers use to infect a computer also becomes increasingly tricky to detect and prevent. Here are the most common methods for contracting a computer virus. An awareness of these will help you…
Viruses come in many shapes and sizes, some are a minor inconvenience, while others can require you to reformat your computer and start over from scratch with a newly installed operating system. For the most part, you do not have to worry about experiencing viruses that cause such significant damage, but you should have a decent…
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a virus that blocks you from using your computer unless you pay a ransom, usually of one or two bitcoins, or around $300-500. In a recent report by the Australian government, 72 percent of businesses have been affected by Ransomware in 2015, up from 13 percent just two years ago….
Whether you have a laptop or desktop, you may come to use this device on a daily basis. The possibilities are nearly endless when it comes to what you can do with the computer. For instance, you can browse the web, work, pay bills, take online classes, and more. While your computer should not run…
Although you might be doing everything that you can to prevent viruses, adware, spyware and other harmful software from installing itself on your computer, some of these programs can be pretty tricky. If there is a harmful program on your computer, however, it is important to take your machine to a repair shop that specializes…
If you suspect that your computer may be infected, here are three common forms of malware be look for: Ransomware As the name implies, ransomware holds your computer – or your personal information ransom. Many times, this malware disguises itself as an update to existing software. Once installed, it encrypts, or locks, all data on…
A computer virus is a small software program that is created to spread from 1 computer to another and interfere with computer operation. It can also contribute to identity theft. Many computer viruses are stopped before they can start, but others can corrupt or delete data, use your email to spread to other computers or…
The days of just simply getting rid of that nasty virus you’ve been given by running a simple program seem to be near an end. Today’s infections are: Meaner, Smarter, Better designed, and A whole lot more sophisticated than they used to be.