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  • You may have heard of computer viruses, but do you know why they’re so devastating? Not only should you be aware of what viruses are,

    you should also know why it’s important to protect yourself with antivirus software.

    We clean all forms of computer virus's

    What is a computer virus

    A computer virus is a program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge or permission. Some viruses are merely annoying, but most viruses are destructive and designed to infect and gain control over vulnerable systems. A virus can spread across computers and networks by making copies of itself, just like a biological virus passes from one person to another.

    Computer Virus
    Where a PC virus comes from

    Computer viruses are usually hidden in a commonly used program, such as a game or PDF viewer, or you may receive an infected file attached to an email or from another file you downloaded from the Internet. As soon as you interact with the file (run the program, click on an attachment or open the file), the virus runs automatically. The code can then copy itself to other files and make changes on your computer.

    How to recognize a computer virus

     Internet connection might be slow or non-existent. It's common for your antivirus and/or firewall protection to disappear or be disabled. Computers infected by viruses are even capable of acting on their own, executing actions without you knowing. The best way to identify if you have been infected is to use a virus scanner, found in any virus remover software.

    How to prevent viruses
    • Avoid programs from unknown sources.
    • Don't open attachments from unsolicited email or in Facebook.
    • Only download apps from Google’s official Android Market.
    • Secure your phone with Avast Free Mobile Security.
    • Regularly scan your devices with a virus scanner, and remove all detected viruses using virus removal software.
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