Viruses are surely not a new occurrence in the computer world – by now, almost everybody knows the importance of installing antivirus software. However, just to be on the safe side I will list some of the most important parts of configuring an antivirus for your system. First there is security – maybe your computer is not 100% protected just by using an antivirus, but it will protect most of your files from being corrupted and destroyed. Aside from this, your operating system will be more protected – remember those viruses that could tear down the OS? Why bother reinstalling your system and going through so many hoops when you can simply install antivirus software. These are the major advantages of using AV software. (more…)

As a computer user you must be aware that whenever you are connected to the internet – and lots of people are online most of the time – your system is open to vulnerabilities and attacks. Forget about spam emails and phishing, there are people out there who exploit these ‘leaks’ in your computer systems for data collection, for spying on your net usage and for unleashing viruses and Trojans on your computer. (more…)