Friday, December 10, 2010

Protecting yourself from malware and scareware!

Do you get pop ups saying you have a virus? Need to purchase there antivirus?

This is scareware do not pay for it !

Here are some simple ways to help keep yourself safe.

1. Keep computer updated - Windows and all other software updates are put out to help keep computers safe and plug holes malware can come through.
2. Keep anti- virus updated and run frequently if not set to run automatically
3. Be careful of what you click and download from the internet and/or e-mail
4. If a screen pops up in your browser that looks like something is scanning close the browser with with the X do not hit ok or cancel as those are usually triggers to download.

If in doubt call or e-mail and as us.

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