If you are using internet, you have probably been infected by a virus, spyware or Trojan horse. In accordance with the free Internet Storm Center, the average unprotected PC is infected within 20 minutes of normal internet use. Many people want to know what they have done to contract. Unfortunately, it is generally a single wrong click.
Here are the top reasons people contracting and how to prevent these common internet security threats.
10. Exchange of files in chat rooms.
You should never download files from sources that you do not trust. Viruses and other internet security threats may seem like valid files or photos. Always scan files with a virus scanner before opening.
9. By clicking on the popup ads.
If you're like most people, you would probably like popup ads. But if you like them or not, you should never click on them. Popup ads can take you to a Web site that secretly downloads adware on your computer. Allowing a Blocker popup on your computer can help protect you. Some popups come from adware programs who have downloaded on your computer, so if you still see popups after a popup blocker installed, scan your computer for spyware, advertising.
8 Email attachments.
Viruses can be sent as attachments to infect your computer if you open. If you download your email address in an e-mail program, scan all attachments with a virus scanner. Most of the programs major webmail parse attachments before download you, but you must still not download files from unknown sources. Email "phishing", claiming to be from your bank or other financial institution that asks you to provide personal information or download something on your computer is a common threat of e-mail.
7. Instant Messaging.
Because people are careful with attachments, new viruses are spread through instant messaging programs. Infections resemble valid files or photos, always be careful accepting file transfers, even from sources you trust.
6 Download music.
Many sites Web which announces free music downloads is loaded with spyware. You can even get spyware on these Web sites without manually start a download. Other sites do you accept a download of spyware to get the music you want.
5 Navigation on Web sites.
Some Web sites use "drive-by downloads" - mislead dialog boxes to secretly install spyware programs. Sometimes, spyware can install even if you choose not "Yes" or "accept". Keep the security settings of your browser for failure to protect you against these infections.
4 Installation of free programs or screen savers.
Verify that the license agreement of any program that you install to confirm that it has not delivered with other programs. License agreements are supposed to explain if the software you download will cause advertisements or other downloads. These programs can have a long-term license agreements or confusion where they buried this information. Always read carefully what you are agreeing to before downloading free software.
3 Websites adult-related.
Many of these sites make a profit by forcing viewers to download spyware and adware software to access their site. You may not be able to view these sites if you use a secure browser or your security settings too high.
2 P2P like Kazaa or Limewire programs.
If you share the music using peer-to-peer networks, you may be forced to download the advertising software on your computer. This software can generate popups in your computer. In these cases, you can see the popup even if you are not online.
1 Sites Web gaming.
It may seem that display spoilers for games online you will save more quickly, but it may slow down your computer with spyware. Mick Lathrop, part of the team to search for Spyware of StopSign said, "I get most of my websites spyware samples related to the game." Avoid any site that requires a software to download for access information.
Even if you have an antivirus product on your computer, confirm that it protects against the growing threat of spyware. Activate a popup blocker and more protection firewall. Using browsing habits safe and good security software can keep you safe on the internet.
Marla Porter is part of the team of product development at eAcceleration Corp., manufacturers of StopSign anti-virus and software spyware remover. StopSign detects and removes viruses, Trojan horses, software spyware, worms, keyloggers and browser pirates of the air. Learn more about StopSign http://www.stopsign.com. StopSign is a product of eAcceleration Corp.: http://www.eacceleration.com.