Computer viruses are a fact of life. Have been for years. Irritating little creatures that can be mere annoyances or outright network killers. Avoiding and defeating them isn't nearly as difficult as it used to be. With the proper knowledge, applying and using some modern tools and technologies can help you squash these bugs. So, how do you protect yourself?3 easy steps:1) Install antivirus software on all desktops, laptops and server and keep it up to date. Manually open the software occasionally and verify that it's updating. I can't stress that enough. Out of date antivirus software is useless. Even software that's a few days out of date. Check to see that it's downloading updates and that those updates are installing. We like the AVG line of antivirus, but there are MANY good choices.2) Learn the warning signs of a virus. When a virus is detected and your antivirus software detects it, what do you do? Learn how to react when your antivirus package detects a virus. Clicking the wrong button could tell the software to ignore the virus altogether.3) Install gateway antivirus protection. Many routers (not the residential Linksys, NetGear jobs) have gateway antivirus add-ons that will strip a virus off at your internet connection before it ever gets to your PCs. We like the Sonicwall line. This level of protection becomes more important every day. If you can stop the virus from ever hitting the desktop PCs or laptops, 95% of the battle is won.If you can accept the fact that virus writers are trying hard to infect you, then you can accept the fact that taking a few small, easy steps can help keep you and your network well protected!
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