Regular visitors to, and readers of, this website and integrated blog will have noted several computer virus (malware) related articles have been published over the last couple of months. The overall intention was to provide fellow users of electronic devices (computer, tablet, e-readers, smartphones, etc.) with some insight into the topic and to try and … More Computer Viruses – Summary
Within each of the recent Computer Viruses series of articles there is consistent advice and recommendations upon preventative actions users may take to protect their systems from infection and attack. Among these is the sensible requirement to have appropriate, valid, antivirus software incorporated. In this article not only will reference be made to some of … More Computer Viruses – Antivirus & Cleaner Software
Note: As will be mentioned a number of times ‘Malware’ is the correct ‘umbrella’ term when referring to computer viruses. However, as, colloquially, the term virus is more readily understood, both will be used throughout discussions that relate to the topic. Ransomeware Ransomware is just one of many different types of virus a … More Computer Viruses – Ransomeware & Scareware
No, there is no need to go running out the door screaming. Yes, of course viruses, of whatever nature, are problematic and can result in difficulties but these are not insurmountable. This is a vast topic with multiple variations and one that, regrettably, affects many computer and internet users. It is a fellow author’s recent … More Computer Viruses – Overview
