#165 - Fighting Back Against Malware

I can't keep up with all my customer having malware issues. If you do get some bad guys you will know you have it because windows will pop up telling you need something to fix an issue. DO NOT GO THERE. The program trying to get you to buy something is the infection. What to do if this happens? Try and download Malware Bytes here: MalwareBytes; Install it and run it. If you can't do that then call PCSS.

A way to prevent getting malware is to use the Mozilla Firefox Internet Browser with a couple of their add in programs. The worst thing to do is nothing and go browsing the Internet. Here is the Mozilla Firefox Download Site: Mozilla.ORG. Firefox will import all you Internet Explorer favorites and home page. After you start Firefox then go to the Tools menu and then Add Ons. Click on the Get Addons button and search for two addons: AdBlock Plus and WOT (Web of Trust). Install these and you will have protected your browsing. AdBlock Plus blocks ads in web sites. Ads have been one of the worst transmitters of malware on the Internet. WOT will let you know when you go to a site (red/yellow/green indicator) whether it is infected.

Keeping your antivirus up to date and having a paid antivirus/antispyware program will also help. We recommend AVG paid ($39 for 2 years from PCSS). We've used the above items and have kept clear of any infections. Confused at any of this? Give PCSS a call.