Consequences of Viruses
A virus can have serious consequences, such as stealing personal information, sending out messages, attacking other machines on a network, allowing remote access to your PC, erasing data, preventing start up or use of programs, damaging parts of the system, and causing the computer to operate slowly. A computer virus can be infectious to other computers, just like a human virus, via email, USB or the network.
Protection from Spyware and Identity Theft
Spyware is specifically designed to spy on you by infecting your computer and stealing your information. It can run silently in the background, wait until you make an online purchase, record and save your data and then send it to the hacker.
Protection from Spam
Spam, also known as “unsolicited commercial e-mail,” is most likely the result of a virus so when you have effective antivirus software you should have a significant decrease in spam.
How does Antivirus work?
Antivirus software keeps a regularly updated database of “signatures” which are parts of code that identifies a virus. When you run a computer scan, it compares your files to the database and if there are matches they are put into a “quarantine” making them useless. Antivirus software will also regularly scan the most likely places for viruses, such as downloads, internet files, and operating system files and notify you of any suspicious activity. Antivirus software protects the computer from threats and destroys the viruses before they can cause harm. Just like human viruses, new computer viruses come out constantly, so antivirus software must keep up with the latest threats. Regular updates of antivirus software are necessary to keep up with the new viruses. Without antivirus software you are not only leaving your front door open but also inviting unwanted guests to come in.
Are there Antivirus Software Packages for Business?
AVG offers many business packages that provide file server security, firewall security, email server security, and email protection. Visit motionborg.net or call (954) 441-1049 today to get more information on the antivirus business packages we offer.
By Rebecca Hunter
Motionborg, Inc.
Technology Consultant at MOTIONBORG
With a natural passion for technology, he is always on the search for next great invention to test out and play with. Enjoys sharing his thoughts and knowledge with others through blogging. Helping business owners on how to better utilize technology to their advantage has become the true meaning of success and life.