One of the biggest questions I get is “How can I still get a virus if I’m running antivirus???!!”!
Firstly often it is not a virus, per se, but malware, adware or tracking software that is slowing you down. Also, hackers, those that create these nasty programs, are constantly look for ways around every safety mechanisms you put in place and/or to exploit vulnerabilities – it’s what they do, why I don’t know! J
So a couple of ways they work around Antivirus Protection is:
- Whenever you are online temporary files are dropped onto your PC, it’s how the internet works, so those innocently looking text files are ignored by your anti-virus – but some of them are just malware, adware or viruses in disguised. After it’s dropped as a temporary file it will change into a virus, malware or tracking software! Often they are using the resources of your PC to track your online activity and send you Junk email!
- Sometimes you can get it by trying downloading software you need.
- Email, clicking on an attachment in an email is still another way you can get bad viruses! It’s especially bad as by clicking on the attachment is giving the virus permission to run on your computer.
What can you do?:
- Know what antivirus program you are using and allow it to update and scan.
- If your antivirus program pops up and warns you of danger while online, x out of website.
- Run malwarebytes anti-malware
- Have your computer maintenance done by a professional on a routine, regular basis.
