Protect Your IT System

Computers and the Internet bring significant benefits to everyday lives and businesses, but they do come with hidden dangers, most commonly viruses that attack computer systems from the outside. They’re often hiding in email attachments, Internet downloads or external drives and USB sticks inserted into your computer, and for this reason they’re known as Trojan viruses. Opening or downloading a virus can slow down the performance of your computer, track your online activity or even copy your sensitive information.

Protecting your computer is essential, but not as hard as it may seem. Here are four simple methods:

check.png Install a firewall onto your computer, which acts as a barrier and monitors any information going in or out of your Internet connection that may be harmful; most computers come with a firewall already installed but search around if you want some added protection.

check.png Use anti-virus software, which prevents, detects and removes malware, or malicious software, along with regularly updating your computer to keep on top of new threats. You can accidentally download viruses to your computer via a USB device or disk. Malware cause harm to your computer and can disrupt and destroy systems and copy information.

Keep an eye out for and download software updates ...

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