Virus and Malware Protection

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Issues- What is happening with your computer? Certain computer viruses are designed to inflict harm on your system, causing damage to programs, deleting files, or even reformatting the hard drive. Meanwhile, others focus on replication or flooding a network with excessive traffic, disrupting any internet activity. Our CompTIA  A++ certified expert technicians will remove virus in no time. Have another issue? Just Ask Us!

A computer virus is a harmful segment of code intended to propagate from one device to another. Falling under the category of malware, these self-replicating threats typically aim to cause harm to a device or pilfer data.

Consider it as a biological virus that induces illness. Comparable in its persistent and disruptive nature, a computer virus has the potential to impede normal functioning, often necessitating robust measures to eradicate it. Much like its biological counterpart, a computer virus is engineered to reproduce ceaselessly, infiltrating your programs and files, thereby modifying the normal operation of your computer or rendering it entirely nonfunctional.

What can a virus do to your computer?

Certain computer viruses are coded to inflict harm on your computer by corrupting programs, erasing files, or reformatting the hard drive. Alternatively, some viruses focus on self-replication or inundating a network with excessive traffic, rendering any internet activity unfeasible. Even relatively benign computer viruses can disrupt your system’s performance significantly, depleting computer memory and leading to frequent crashes.

How does a computer become infected with a virus?

Even with caution, exposure to computer viruses can occur through routine web activities such as:

– Sharing music, files, or photos with other users

– Visiting a compromised website

– Opening spam emails or attachments

– Downloading free games, toolbars, media players, and other system utilities

– Installing mainstream software applications without a thorough review of licence agreements

How do computer viruses propagate? 

Viruses can spread through various means, including networks, discs, email attachments, or external storage devices like USB sticks. While early computer viruses often circulated through infected floppy disks due to limited device connections, today’s widespread internet-enabled device links provide ample opportunities for virus dissemination. According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, infected email attachments are currently the most prevalent method for distributing computer viruses. While not all viruses require user action, many do, such as enabling “macros” or clicking on a link.

What are the indicators of a computer virus? 

If you observe any of the following symptoms, your computer may be infected with malware:

– Sluggish computer performance

– Erratic computer behavior

– Unexplained data loss

– Frequent computer crashes

In a time of increasing cyber threats, securing your digital assets is of utmost importance. Our resilient virus and malware protection services guarantee the protection of your desktops and laptops against online threats. We deploy advanced security measures to establish a secure environment for your data and sensitive information.