REMOVING MALWARE

Malware is a broad term. It consists of virus, worms to spyware and adware sometimes. It is advisable to remove traces of malware because it can cause data damage and system crashes. Also mostly we are afraid of their system resource utilization and data theft.

The first method we are going to use is prevention. Its advised that ‘Prevention is better than cure’. In order to prevent malware please do keep these points in mind

1. Always use a surfing protection software. Many free programs are out there. Choose an authentic one.
2. Install an antivirus software and make sure it is always updated. Scan once a week.
3. Use windows updates.
4. Try not to visit adult and other harmful site.
5. Download attachments from only trusted sender and always scan before opening it.
6. Avoid using pen drives/CD/DVD without proper antivirus scanning.

Antiviruses:

You can use any of the antivirus listed here. These are some of the most effective antiviruses available in the market:

• Bitdefender Antivirus
• Norton Antivirus