Malware on the Rise

A Malware is a program that behaves like a virus. These software programs are pretty annoying and sometimes destructive if continues to run.

What are the signs that you have a any in your system?

• your pc slows down as it do normally


• you cannot access popular websites, ex. yahoo, google, FB, etc.


• a popup appeared that says you are infected, infiltrated, unsecure, etc.


• ...and many other tactics to invade your PC

What to do?

• Use firefox: I am a fan. It restricts running activeX application. ActiveX is a program that runs using your browser. It could do a lot of things depending on the program application.


• Disable pop-ups: These are the ones that asks consent to run a malicious program.


• put adblock addon: more info here.

And finally install and run the following FREE programs:

1. Combofix
2. MalwareBytes
3. Super Antispyware
4. A-Squared Antimalware

Notes:

• the anti malware programs are the free version
• keep a good antivirus (I commend ESET or Kaspersky)
• do not active all the programs at one time.
• Use it only when needed (regular maintenance ans check up)
• after the scan, check if the infected files are really infected (false positive)
• make a habit to regularly scan your PC

That's it, have a safe computing and thanks for reading!