The best protection

Not only do we need to be mindful of the effects of the Coronavirus, but we also need to be vigilant to virus attacks on our computers.  With the pandemic, there has been a vast increase in the number of malware and ransomware attacks with more people working remotely. 

Viruses can make their way into your computer system through various means, but by far the most common, is via email attachments.  It’s easy to mistake something that looks genuine, and with the viruses being cleverly disguised, it’s easy to become a cyber victim.  The ultimate aim is to create as much damage as possible and quickly, so taking action to remove the virus as soon as you become aware of it is of paramount importance.  

So, if your computer, laptop, or smartphone becomes infected, what can you do to get rid of the malicious software and to prevent future attacks?

At BizWiseIT, we use Bitdefender Free AV on client’s PCs.  It is tough on threats and has had the industry’s best detection rate for the past five years.  It’s also Tech Radar’s top choice for 2020. It uses advanced AI and other revolutionary technologies to look for suspicious activity and apps that aren’t behaving as they should be.  It anticipates, detects, and instantly blocks even the newest threats before they cause any trouble. It automatically performs a boot scan every time you start your PC, so you can be sure you’re in safe hands.  There are 500 million systems worldwide running the Bitdefender security software.  And the best thing about is that it is ad-free!  It’s quick and easy to install and runs quietly in the background. 

There are of course many other products available on the market which include AVG, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, Norton, McAfee, and Panda.

If you are concerned by the threat of malware and ransomware, please get in touch with us.