In order to run the F-Secure anti-virus program you will need an internet connection. If you don\'t have an Internet connection try connecting the phone through a Wi-Fi hotspot to run the scan.
Nope, In few cases might be due to your antivirus software, i read the news in thread that one consumer got affected it's internet connection by Mcafee antivirus in his pc
I downloaded the fake Antivirus 2010 software, not knowing it was fake. What are the risks involved? Is there a chance that my identity could be stolen?
Nothing... The internet 'itself' cannot be secure You connecting and interacting with the internet can be, like antivirus software, firewalls and network configurations. Websites use encryption and secure signatures to manage the files being uploaded and downloaded.
Avast, its free.
Open end software or Shareware.
AVG is a reputable free anti-virus program. It has paid options, but basic protection is no cost.
Binaries for free software can be downloaded from many sources on the internet. Such sources include HHD Software, Source Forge, GNU and Python. The software can be downloaded from the companies' respective websites.
Mobile software can be downloaded to a smartphone while on the go. However, some software downloads require WiFi connection, and to download these kinds of software, users would need 3G or 4G connection on their smartphone.
Your internet connection may be slow for many different reasons. It could be that you have a slow computer. It could also be that there is a connection problems in your area.
Norton Antivirus is a paid software, therefore it must be purchased before it can be downloaded. It can be purchased in most PC software retailers, such as PC World and Curry's, however it can also be obtained online via an online software retailer, such as Amazon.
First of all, usb is the connection type. The storage device you're talkign about is called a thumb drive. But to answer your question, you just need to scan it with an antivirus software such as AVG (which can be downloaded from download.com).
To update antivirus software with the internet all you have to do is be connected to a network and then click your antivirus software and click update or just let it automatically do it for you. By doing this you are keeping your computer protected against the 100+ viruses created per day.