MALWARE, or "malicious software" is a generic name for the multitude of possible computer infections whose number is growing at an exponential rate.
While the rate of growth of these threats is alarming, recent statistics from Trend Micro indicate that the majority of infections are caused by computer users electing to download an add on, program or other file when prompted by a website. In addition to this avenue of infection (53% ), opening email attachments was the cause of another 12% of infections.
The simple rule that computer users must be reminded to follow is:
1) do not open / install / download anything that is not from a trusted source.
2) ensure that your antivirus program is up to date.
3) also make sure that your operating systems are being updated with latest security patches.
For internet and email security, Go Computer Company recommends:
1) For home use (internet and email), AVG Free
2) For business and professional use (internet and email), Trend Micro
3) For business email anti spam and anti virus, Westnet filtering.
Go Computer Company specialises in IT Services for businesses and professional offices with up to 30 users, and supports over 40 Sunshine Coast companies using Microsoft systems, Small Business Server and Terminal Server.
Website: www.gocomputers.com.au