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Are PDF Files subject to virus malware spyware?
If you have an outdated version of adobe PDF then yes it can be exploited by malware and viruses. update your software by running Secunia Online Software Inspector
Why not download files sent to you by strangers?
These files may contain viruses, malware, spyware, etc that damage your computer or access your personal information.
What sneakware spyware malware virus is annoying but really doesnt render any harm to your computer?
Spyware is not destructive like a virus or other malware. It doesn't harm you computer or files, but it may transmit information to places you don''t want it to go.
What can damage my data?
Any number of things from spyware, malware, and viruses, to misplaced files, corrupted files, deleted files, fragmented files. It could also be caused by external factors like physical damage to.the drive, or magnetic exposure.
What files are most susceptible to virus malware?
Malware and virus can infect all kinds of files.
Which company created the SpywareKiller software?
SpywareKiller software was created by the company Cosmi. SpywareKiller Pro scans ones computer for the latest known spyware and malware and removes malicious files.
What represents good practice for optimizing system performance?
schedule the regular deletion of temporary files schedule the regular defragmenting the hard drive schedulle the regular running of an anti-spyware/malware program
An antivirus program will not keep spyware off of your computer?
Answer An anti-virus program will in theory keep viruses from infecting your computer. A virus is a type of malware. Malware is any malicious code that deletes files, steals personal information or does anything that harms the user. Different types of malware include iviruses, spyware, adware, worms and Trojan horses. Spyware is a type of malware and an anti-virus program is not promoted as a program likely to detect most spyware programs. However, anti-virus programs have been known spyware, I wouldn't trust your run of the mill anti-virus program to protect my banking information. If you are worried about real spyware threat I suggest you run an Internet security program instead of an anti-virus program. Internet security programs are programs with a number of tools that detect a wide range of different types of malware. I recommend using Avast Internet Security. To help stay safe online do not visit adult sites, bank online, open suspicious emails or try and download files illegally. This means if you want a movie, television show for example just pay for it.
How does malware protection distinguish malware from regular files?
Malware protection searches for hidden files that are automatically downloaded or automatically executed on your computer. Regular files are not automatically downloaded and require the user to click 'Yes' or 'OK' on the alert window before the download begins.
How to remove virus that always hide my files extensions?
Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Run the anti spyware removal programs spybot Run Superantispyware Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
Is ca internet security effective enough to protect ones computer?
CA Internet Security is designed to product your computer from malware, spyware, spam, inappropriate content, lost files, and data corruption. However it is not as highly reviewed as other products.
What can adware cause?
Normally it won't do anything, except in the case that it is also spyware, or malware. Spyware is designed to steal information from the computer, which can potentially result in the corruption of files on your computer. However, its usually nothing seriously. In the past it would mainly just mean more pop ups and annoying ads, but the modern internet browser prevents that completely.
