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There is no better form of caution than precaution, and installing Malware protection on your Windows 10 as soon as possible is much better than waiting until a threat arises.
Fortunately, if you are experiencing issues as a result of an attack, then there are still plenty of excellent programmes capable of cleaning the threat out of your PC. Want to get rid of malware on Windows 10 for free? Your best bet is to get started immediately – before the threat has an opportunity to access your files.
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While your Windows computer will have come out of the box with some security features already in place, relying on these measures alone is very risky.
Virus writers are constantly updating their methods, and learning more about the weak spots in a system’s defences. Security programmes need to be constantly updated in order to prevent anything getting through, but cyber criminals are always on the lookout for weak defences – like, say, a PC protected only by Windows’ built-in firewall.
That’s not to say that Windows’ own security features are useful – not by any means – but that, on their own, they are vulnerable to a constant barrage of attacks from all angles, and without additional measures in place, the chances of a hacker gaining access to your PC are much higher.
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Cyber criminals are intent on finding weaknesses in PC security, but they are also incredibly adept at finding weaknesses in us — the users – as well. This practice is also known as social engineering.
Take, for instance, the recent influx of scams using the coronavirus, which seek to play to our emotions and distract us from recognising the inherent threat of opening emails from unknown sources.
As computer users, we often represent one of the most vulnerable points of entry to cyber criminals hoping to harvest our sensitive data, and while an effective antivirus offers a high level of defence against these threats, it does not free us from the responsibility of remaining cautious online. Airbags do not give us free reign to drive recklessly; just as we always practice safe driving, so too should be practice safe internet habits.
If you receive an email that feels suspicious in any way, for instance, you should never open any attachments of follow any links contained within it. If it is attempting to impersonate a trusted source, such as PayPal, then visit the site directly and contact their customer services.
Avoid public Wi-Fi networks open to everyone, sites that seem in any way suspicious, or applications not run by a trusted source, and always practice good password hygiene and multiple factor authentication in order to keep your accounts secure.
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