Devry Institute publish an article listing their top 5 computer security threats. One threat that PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Virus Removal often encounters is (1) malware and bots. Poisoned websites and advertising are a popular way to deliver malware. Adware and spyware is prevalent with some companies putting hard-to-remove cookies and tracking software on computers to report back data about what products and services people are looking for so those company can display the ads the way the want. Some of these malicious softwares can track users every move and can take their passwords.
(2) Devry also lists spam as PC security offenders. Often time spam can be sent in bulk that trick users into clicking a link that takes them to a tainted site that will install malware and then track or scrape passwords from users browsers. This malicious software can also scrape contacts from users address books and send emails to them claiming you need money because you are in trouble.
(3) Phishing scams are usually sent by email to users in attempts to look like an official company and asking users for personal information like names, addresses, date of birth, social security numbers, bank accounts, passwords, etc. If in doubt never respond to these and denote this emails a phishing attacks if your email client allows this demarcation.
(4) Unsecured wireless networks are also an exploit criminals may use in attempt to gain access to your desktop, laptop, phone, iPad or other wireless devices attached to the network. Wireless networks should have a strong password using letters, numbers and symbols if permitted. Passwords should be changed every so often and written down so they are not forgotten.
(5) Lost Data is reported as a top 5 PC security issue. Data from laptops, desktops, phones, iPad and other devices should be routinely backed up. Theft can also be a problem with laptops and portable mobile devices being used in airports, coffee shops and other public places.
Users needing help in securing their devices and with repairs can contact PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Computer Repair for expert help.
(2) Devry also lists spam as PC security offenders. Often time spam can be sent in bulk that trick users into clicking a link that takes them to a tainted site that will install malware and then track or scrape passwords from users browsers. This malicious software can also scrape contacts from users address books and send emails to them claiming you need money because you are in trouble.
(3) Phishing scams are usually sent by email to users in attempts to look like an official company and asking users for personal information like names, addresses, date of birth, social security numbers, bank accounts, passwords, etc. If in doubt never respond to these and denote this emails a phishing attacks if your email client allows this demarcation.
(4) Unsecured wireless networks are also an exploit criminals may use in attempt to gain access to your desktop, laptop, phone, iPad or other wireless devices attached to the network. Wireless networks should have a strong password using letters, numbers and symbols if permitted. Passwords should be changed every so often and written down so they are not forgotten.
(5) Lost Data is reported as a top 5 PC security issue. Data from laptops, desktops, phones, iPad and other devices should be routinely backed up. Theft can also be a problem with laptops and portable mobile devices being used in airports, coffee shops and other public places.
Users needing help in securing their devices and with repairs can contact PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Computer Repair for expert help.
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