Virus & Spyware Removal - Petworth, West Sussex

Malicious software such as viruses and spyware are becoming endemic on the internet. The effects of these software attacks can range from the annoying, to the intrusive, to the downright dangerous.

It is vital these days to ensure that you have adequate protection from malicious software. Protection can take a number of forms, such as:

• Ensuring your operating system and other software are updated with the latest security patches
• Setting up an internet Firewall
• Installing Virus Scanning software
• Installing Spyware Checking software

Acting now to protect your system can save to a great deal of trouble in the future. If you need help or advice about securing your system contact us for a privacy & security audit.

If your system is running very slowly, or behaving unusually, you may already have been infected by a virus or spyware.

How we can help:

• Virus Scan
• Virus Removal
• Bug Removal
• Spyware Checks
• Free Spyware Removal software
• Disaster Recovery

 

ALERT - Mass ransomware spamming event targeting UK computer users

Posted 24th November 2013

What is ransomware?

CryptoLocker ransomware is computer malware which encrypts your data and prevents you from accessing it until you pay a fee (Approx £536 as at 15/11/2013). Infections of the malware can infect individual PC’s AND also work across networks including servers which means it could be that ALL your company data is inaccessible.

How does it infect your PC and servers?

Email attachment is currently the most common source of infection, often one which looks like it is from a bank / financial institution or delivery company. Typically the attachment looks like a PDF but is actually code which sets up an encryption program. Once on the network it works across all devices including servers.

What should you do?

• Ensure your backups are working both at a server level and at a user/PC level so you can “roll back” using System Restore to an unencrypted state should you need to. Ensure the backups are not stored attached to your PC otherwise your backups will be encrypted too!
• Make all your users aware of the risk and what to look out for.
• Ensure anti virus software is up to date and on all devices including servers, especially the “on access” scanning element.
• Make sure all security patches are implemented on all devices on your network.
• Check your email spam filter is working correctly as this is your first line of defence.

Read more at the National Crime Agency website

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