7 Ways To Protect Your Computer

Has your computer been moving slower than normal? There may be a reason—malicious software.

When the performance of our hardware begins to behave unusually, our default reaction is to think that it’s a virus. Though a virus is always a possibility, more often than not the issue is a specific type of infection known as malware.

What preventive measures can you take against popular malware like ransomware, phishing, and cryptojacking? 

Here’s a seven-step plan.

Only Use Trusted Antivirus and Malware Software

Configure Regular Scans and Monitor Settings

Always Update Your Operating System

Rely Only On Secure Networks (Encrypted)

Employ Browser Common Sense

Keep a Tight Grip on Your Personal Information

Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Attacks

There are more than two million different malware threats are created each day. When you think about it, that is an extraordinarily difficult number to wrap your head around.

Malware is extremely prevalent, annoying, time consuming, and frustrating, regardless of whether it is designed to give you a hard time, or to hijack your browser or operating system.

Let’s take a closer, in-depth look at the seven ways you can avoid malware and the troubles that go with it.

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